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Key Differences
In short — Core i7-14700K 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 i7-14700K is 4664 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-2600.
Advantages of Core i7-2600
- Up to 86% cheaper than Core i7-14700K - $36.52 vs $269.95
- Up to 79% better value when playing Dota 2 than Core i7-14700K - $0.23 vs $1.11 per FPS
Advantages of Core i7-14700K
- Performs up to 55% better in Dota 2 than Core i7-2600 - 269 vs 173 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-2600 - 28 vs 8 threads
Dota 2
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
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Core i7-2600
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
FPS
173
64%
Value, €/FPS
€0.23/FPS
100%
Price, €
€40.54
100%
Value Winner
Intel Core i7-2600 Processor 3.4GHz 5.0GT/s 8MB LGA 1155 CPU, OEM (CM8062300834302)
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Updated 268 minutes ago
Core i7-14700K
Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023
FPS
269
100%
Value, €/FPS
€1.11/FPS
21%
Price, €
€299.65
13%
FPS Winner
Intel® Core™ i7-14700K New Gaming Desktop Processor 20 cores (8 P-cores + 12 E-cores) with Integrated Graphics - Unlocked
Buy for €299.65 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 267 minutes ago
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Resolution
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Core i7-2600
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Core i7-14700K
Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i7-2600 | vs | Core i7-14700K |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 9th, 2011 | Release Date | Oct 17th, 2023 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Sandy Bridge | Codename | Raptor Lake |
| Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 4 | Cores | 20 |
| 8 | Threads | 28 |
| 3.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
| 3.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.6 GHz |
| 95 W | TDP | Not Available |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
| 34.0x | Multiplier | 34.0x |
| Intel HD 2000 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
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