Key Differences
In short — Core i9-7960X outperforms the cheaper Core i7-2600 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-2600 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-7960X is 2427 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-2600.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-7960X
- Performs up to 7% better in F1 22 than Core i7-2600 - 275 vs 256 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-2600 - 32 vs 8 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i7-2600
- Up to 83% cheaper than Core i9-7960X - CA$117.91 vs CA$709.99
- Up to 82% better value when playing F1 22 than Core i9-7960X - CA$0.46 vs CA$2.58 per FPS
- Consumes up to 42% less energy than Intel Core i9-7960X - 95 vs 165 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-7960X doesn't have integrated graphics
F1 22
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2017
FPS
275
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$2.58/FPS
17%
Price, CA$
CA$709.99
16%
FPS Winner
Buy for CA$709.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 11320 minutes ago
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
FPS
256
93%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.46/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$117.91
100%
Value Winner
Buy for CA$117.91 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 11315 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2017
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i9-7960X | vs | Intel Core i7-2600 |
---|---|---|
Sep 1st, 2017 | Release Date | Jan 9th, 2011 |
Core i9 | Collection | Core i7 |
Skylake | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
16 | Cores | 4 |
32 | Threads | 8 |
2.8 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
4.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.8 GHz |
165 W | TDP | 95 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
28.0x | Multiplier | 34.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |