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Core i7-2600K vs Core i7-860

Core i7-2600K vs Core i7-860: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-2600K

3.4 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i7-2600K Logo
Intel Core i7-2600K Quad-Core Processor 3.4 Ghz 8 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I72600K,Black

Buy for CA$350 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 4147 minutes ago

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Intel Core i7-860

2.8 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i7-860 Logo
Intel OEM BV80605001908AK Core i7-860 Processor 2.8GHz 2.5GT/s 8MB LGA 1156 CPU OEM

Buy for CA$71.01 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 4146 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-2600K

3.4 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i7-2600K Logo
Intel Core i7-2600K Quad-Core Processor 3.4 Ghz 8 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I72600K,Black

Buy for CA$350 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 4147 minutes ago

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Intel Core i7-860

2.8 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i7-860 Logo
Intel OEM BV80605001908AK Core i7-860 Processor 2.8GHz 2.5GT/s 8MB LGA 1156 CPU OEM

Buy for CA$71.01 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 4146 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i7-2600K outperforms the cheaper Core i7-860 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-860 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-2600K is 488 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-860.

Advantages of Intel Core i7-2600K

  • Performs up to 1% better in HITMAN 3 than Core i7-860 - 190 vs 188 FPS
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-860 doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Intel Core i7-860

  • Up to 80% cheaper than Core i7-2600K - CA$71.01 vs CA$350.0
  • Up to 79% better value when playing HITMAN 3 than Core i7-2600K - CA$0.38 vs CA$1.84 per FPS
This is a free version of HITMAN 3.
HITMAN 3

HITMAN 3

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i7-2600K Logo
Core i7-2600K

Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011


FPS

190

100%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$1.84/FPS

20%

Price, CA$

CA$350

20%

FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-2600K Quad-Core Processor 3.4 Ghz 8 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I72600K,Black

Buy for CA$350 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 4147 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-860 Logo
Core i7-860

Desktop • Sep 8th, 2009


FPS

188

98%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$0.38/FPS

100%

Price, CA$

CA$71.01

100%

Value Winner

Intel OEM BV80605001908AK Core i7-860 Processor 2.8GHz 2.5GT/s 8MB LGA 1156 CPU OEM

Buy for CA$71.01 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 4146 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i7-2600K Logo
Core i7-2600K

Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011

Intel Core i7-860 Logo
Core i7-860

Desktop • Sep 8th, 2009

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-2600K Logo
Core i7-2600K

Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011


Single-Core

668

100%

Multi-Core

2320

100%

Intel Core i7-860 Logo
Core i7-860

Desktop • Sep 8th, 2009


Single-Core

446

66%

Multi-Core

1463

63%

Intel Core i7-2600K Logo

Intel Core i7-2600K

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Intel Core i7-860 Logo

Intel Core i7-860

Jan 9th, 2011
Release DateSep 8th, 2009
Core i7CollectionCore i7
Sandy BridgeCodenameLynnfield
Intel Socket 1155SocketIntel Socket 1156
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
4Cores4
8Threads8
3.4 GHz
Base Clock Speed2.8 GHz
3.8 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed3.5 GHz
95 WTDP95 W
32 nm
Process Size45 nm
34.0x
Multiplier21.0x
Intel HD 3000
Integrated GraphicsNone
Yes
OverclockableNo

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