Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900K outperforms Core i7-2600S on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i9-12900K is 3952 days newer than Core i7-2600S.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-2600S
- Consumes up to 48% less energy than Intel Core i9-12900K - 65 vs 125 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900K
- Performs up to 21% better in Elden Ring than Core i7-2600S - 135 vs 112 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-2600S - 24 vs 8 threads
Elden Ring
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
135
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$3.04/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$409.98
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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In Stock
Updated 174 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-2600S | vs | Intel Core i9-12900K |
---|---|---|
Jan 9th, 2011 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i9 |
Sandy Bridge | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 16 |
8 | Threads | 24 |
2.8 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.2 GHz |
3.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.2 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 125 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
28.0x | Multiplier | 32.0x |
Intel HD 2000 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
No | Overclockable | Yes |