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Core i7-3970X vs Core i7-2600S

Core i7-3970X vs Core i7-2600S: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

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Intel Core i7-2600S

2.8 GHz | 4-core

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CHYYAC Intel Core I7-2600S I7 2600S I7 2600 S 2,8 GHz Quad-Core Achtkern 65 W CPU Prozessor LGA 1155

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Intel Core i7-2600S

2.8 GHz | 4-core

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CHYYAC Intel Core I7-2600S I7 2600S I7 2600 S 2,8 GHz Quad-Core Achtkern 65 W CPU Prozessor LGA 1155

Buy for 75.84 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 23 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i7-3970X 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 i7-3970X is 662 days newer than Core i7-2600S.

Advantages of Intel Core i7-3970X

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

Advantages of Intel Core i7-2600S

  • Consumes up to 57% less energy than Intel Core i7-3970X - 65 vs 150 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-3970X doesn't have integrated graphics
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Death Stranding

Death Stranding

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Very High

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Core i7-3970X

Desktop • Nov 1st, 2012


FPS

215

100%

Value, €/FPS

Price, €

Intel Core i7-2600S Logo
Core i7-2600S

Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011


FPS

215

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.35/FPS

100%

Price, €

€75.84

100%

Value Winner

CHYYAC Intel Core I7-2600S I7 2600S I7 2600 S 2,8 GHz Quad-Core Achtkern 65 W CPU Prozessor LGA 1155

Buy for 75.84 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 23 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Very High

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Core i7-3970X

Desktop • Nov 1st, 2012

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Core i7-2600S

Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-3970X Logo
Core i7-3970X

Desktop • Nov 1st, 2012


Single-Core

648

100%

Multi-Core

3305

100%

Intel Core i7-2600S Logo
Core i7-2600S

Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011


Single-Core

583

89%

Multi-Core

1811

54%

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Intel Core i7-3970X

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Intel Core i7-2600S

Nov 1st, 2012
Release DateJan 9th, 2011
Core i7CollectionCore i7
Sandy Bridge ECodenameSandy Bridge
Intel Socket 2011SocketIntel Socket 1155
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
6
Cores4
12
Threads8
3.5 GHz
Base Clock Speed2.8 GHz
4.0 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed3.8 GHz
150 WTDP
65 W
32 nmProcess Size32 nm
35.0x
Multiplier28.0x
NoneIntegrated Graphics
Intel HD 2000
Yes
OverclockableNo

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