Key Differences
In short — Core i9-7900X outperforms Core i7-2600 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i9-7900X is 2360 days newer than Core i7-2600.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-7900X
- Performs up to 5% better in Deathloop than Core i7-2600 - 178 vs 169 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-2600 - 20 vs 8 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i7-2600
- Consumes up to 32% less energy than Intel Core i9-7900X - 95 vs 140 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-7900X doesn't have integrated graphics
Deathloop
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
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Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Single-Core
612
43.037974683544306%
Multi-Core
2054
23.391413278669855%
Intel Core i9-7900X | vs | Intel Core i7-2600 |
---|---|---|
Jun 26th, 2017 | Release Date | Jan 9th, 2011 |
Core i9 | Collection | Core i7 |
Skylake-E/EP | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
10 | Cores | 4 |
20 | Threads | 8 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
4.3 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.8 GHz |
140 W | TDP | 95 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
33.0x | Multiplier | 34.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |