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Core i7-3930K vs Core i7-2600

Core i7-3930K vs Core i7-2600: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

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Intel Core i7-3930K

3.2 GHz | 6-core

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Intel Core i7-3930K Hexa-Core Processor 3.2 Ghz 12 MB Cache LGA 2011 - BX80619I73930K

Buy for CA$499.95 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 39 minutes ago

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Intel Core i7-2600

3.4 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i7-2600 Logo
Core i7 2600 3.4GHz Quad Core Processor 8MB 5GT/S SR00B LGA 1155 i7-2600 CPU

Buy for CA$117.91 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 39 minutes ago

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Intel Core i7-3930K

3.2 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i7-3930K Logo
Intel Core i7-3930K Hexa-Core Processor 3.2 Ghz 12 MB Cache LGA 2011 - BX80619I73930K

Buy for CA$499.95 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 39 minutes ago

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Intel Core i7-2600

3.4 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i7-2600 Logo
Core i7 2600 3.4GHz Quad Core Processor 8MB 5GT/S SR00B LGA 1155 i7-2600 CPU

Buy for CA$117.91 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 39 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i7-3930K outperforms the cheaper Core i7-2600 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-3930K is 309 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-2600.

Advantages of Intel Core i7-3930K

  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-2600 - 12 vs 8 threads

Advantages of Intel Core i7-2600

  • Up to 76% cheaper than Core i7-3930K - CA$117.91 vs CA$499.95
  • Consumes up to 27% less energy than Intel Core i7-3930K - 95 vs 130 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-3930K doesn't have integrated graphics
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Overwatch 2

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Epic

Intel Core i7-3930K Logo
Core i7-3930K

Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011


FPS

323

100%

Value, CA$/FPS

Price, CA$

CA$499.95

23%

Intel Core i7-3930K Hexa-Core Processor 3.2 Ghz 12 MB Cache LGA 2011 - BX80619I73930K

Buy for CA$499.95 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 39 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-2600 Logo
Core i7-2600

Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011


FPS

323

100%

Value, CA$/FPS

Price, CA$

CA$117.91

100%

Core i7 2600 3.4GHz Quad Core Processor 8MB 5GT/S SR00B LGA 1155 i7-2600 CPU

Buy for CA$117.91 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 39 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Epic

Intel Core i7-3930K Logo
Core i7-3930K

Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011

Intel Core i7-2600 Logo
Core i7-2600

Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-3930K Logo
Core i7-3930K

Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011


Single-Core

606

99.01960784313727%

Multi-Core

2961

100%

Intel Core i7-2600 Logo
Core i7-2600

Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011


Single-Core

612

100%

Multi-Core

2054

69.36845660249915%

Intel Core i7-3930K

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Intel Core i7-2600

Nov 14th, 2011
Release DateJan 9th, 2011
Core i7CollectionCore i7
Sandy Bridge ECodenameSandy Bridge
Intel Socket 2011SocketIntel Socket 1155
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
6
Cores4
12
Threads8
3.2 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.4 GHz
3.8 GHzTurbo Clock Speed3.8 GHz
130 WTDP
95 W
32 nmProcess Size32 nm
32.0xMultiplier
34.0x
NoneIntegrated Graphics
Intel HD 2000
Yes
OverclockableNo

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