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Core i7-2600 vs Ryzen 9 7950X3D

Core i7-2600 vs Ryzen 9 7950X3D: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Core i7-2600

3.4 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i7-2600 Logo
Intel Core i7-2600 Processor 3.4GHz 5.0GT/s 8MB LGA 1155 CPU, OEM (CM8062300834302)

Buy for 40.54 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 260 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Ryzen 9 7950X3D

4.2 GHz | 16-core

AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D Logo
AMD Ryzen™ 9 7950X3D 16-Core, 32-Thread Desktop Processor

Buy for 671.16 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 260 minutes ago

Core i7-2600

3.4 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i7-2600 Logo
Intel Core i7-2600 Processor 3.4GHz 5.0GT/s 8MB LGA 1155 CPU, OEM (CM8062300834302)

Buy for 40.54 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 260 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Ryzen 9 7950X3D

4.2 GHz | 16-core

AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D Logo
AMD Ryzen™ 9 7950X3D 16-Core, 32-Thread Desktop Processor

Buy for 671.16 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 260 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Ryzen 9 7950X3D 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 Ryzen 9 7950X3D is 4378 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-2600.

Advantages of Core i7-2600

  • Up to 94% cheaper than Ryzen 9 7950X3D - $36.52 vs $604.65
  • Up to 89% better value when playing Far Cry 6 than Ryzen 9 7950X3D - $0.42 vs $3.69 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 21% less energy than AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D - 95 vs 120 Watts

Advantages of Ryzen 9 7950X3D

  • Performs up to 90% better in Far Cry 6 than Core i7-2600 - 182 vs 96 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-2600 - 32 vs 8 threads
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Far Cry 6

Far Cry 6

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i7-2600 Logo
Core i7-2600

Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011


FPS

96

53%

Value, €/FPS

€0.42/FPS

100%

Price, €

€40.54

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core i7-2600 Processor 3.4GHz 5.0GT/s 8MB LGA 1155 CPU, OEM (CM8062300834302)

Buy for 40.54 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 260 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D Logo
Ryzen 9 7950X3D

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2023


FPS

182

100%

Value, €/FPS

€3.69/FPS

11%

Price, €

€671.16

6%

FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen™ 9 7950X3D 16-Core, 32-Thread Desktop Processor

Buy for 671.16 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 260 minutes ago

Trending Games

With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i7-2600 Logo
Core i7-2600

Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011

AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D Logo
Ryzen 9 7950X3D

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2023

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-2600 Logo
Core i7-2600

Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011


Single-Core

612

21%

Multi-Core

2054

10%

AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D Logo
Ryzen 9 7950X3D

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2023


Single-Core

2918

100%

Multi-Core

19633

100%

Intel Core i7-2600 Logo

Core i7-2600

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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D Logo

Ryzen 9 7950X3D

Jan 9th, 2011Release Date
Jan 4th, 2023
Core i7CollectionRyzen 9
Sandy BridgeCodenameRaphael
Intel Socket 1155SocketAMD Socket AM5
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
4Cores
16
8Threads
32
3.4 GHzBase Clock Speed
4.2 GHz
3.8 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
5.7 GHz
95 W
TDP120 W
32 nmProcess Size
5 nm
34.0xMultiplier
42.0x
Intel HD 2000Integrated GraphicsRadeon Graphics
NoOverclockable
Yes

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