Key Differences
In short — Core i7-7700K outperforms the cheaper Core i7-2600K on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-2600K is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-7700K is 2186 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-2600K.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-7700K
- Performs up to 11% better in A Plague Tale: Requiem than Core i7-2600K - 134 vs 121 FPS
- Consumes up to 4% less energy than Intel Core i7-2600K - 91 vs 95 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i7-2600K
- Up to 56% cheaper than Core i7-7700K - CA$212.04 vs CA$482.09
- Up to 51% better value when playing A Plague Tale: Requiem than Core i7-7700K - CA$1.75 vs CA$3.6 per FPS
A Plague Tale: Requiem
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
FPS
134
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$3.6/FPS
48%
Price, CA$
CA$482.09
43%
FPS Winner
Buy for CA$482.09 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 75 minutes ago
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
FPS
121
90%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.75/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$212.04
100%
Value Winner
Buy for CA$212.04 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 75 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-7700K | vs | Intel Core i7-2600K |
---|---|---|
Jan 3rd, 2017 | Release Date | Jan 9th, 2011 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
Kaby Lake | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
4.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
4.5 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.8 GHz |
91 W | TDP | 95 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
42.0x | Multiplier | 34.0x |
HD 630 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 3000 |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |