Key Differences
In short — Core i5-8600K outperforms Core i7-2960XM on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-8600K is 2223 days newer than Core i7-2960XM.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-2960XM
- Consumes up to 42% less energy than Intel Core i5-8600K - 55 vs 95 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-8600K doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i5-8600K
- Performs up to 24% better in Dota 2 than Core i7-2960XM - 210 vs 170 FPS
Dota 2
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Best Looking
Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017
FPS
210
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.07/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$225
100%
FPS and Value Winner
Buy for CA$225 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 11 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Best Looking
Mobile • Sep 4th, 2011
Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-2960XM | vs | Intel Core i5-8600K |
---|---|---|
Sep 4th, 2011 | Release Date | Oct 5th, 2017 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i5 |
Sandy Bridge | Codename | Coffee Lake |
Intel Socket G2 (988B) | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 6 |
8 | Threads | 6 |
2.7 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
3.7 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.3 GHz |
55 W | TDP | 95 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
27.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
Intel HD 3000 | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |