The Core i7-4930K is a slightly slower gaming CPU than the Core i7-2600K, however, it's a much better value for money, as it's $180.97 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i7-4930K
- Up to 77% cheaper – $54.05 vs $235.02
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 8 threads
Advantages of the Core i7-2600K
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 27% less energy – 95 vs 130 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i7-4930K cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Core i7-4930K vs Core i7-2600K for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-4930K
Sep 1st, 2013
Average FPS
171
100%
Min 1% FPS
115
100%
Price, €
€54.05
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.31/FPS
100%
Core i7-2600K
Jan 9th, 2011
Average FPS
171
100%
Min 1% FPS
115
100%
Price, €
€235.02
22%
Value, €/FPS
€1.37/FPS
23%
Core i7-4930K vs Core i7-2600K in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-4930K vs Core i7-2600K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-4930K vs Core i7-2600K in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-4930K
Sep 1st, 2013
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
12 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.9 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Core i7-2600K
Jan 9th, 2011
Cores
4-core
67%
L3 Cache
8 MB
67%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.8 GHz
97%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-4930K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-2600K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Sep 1st, 2013 | Release Date | Jan 9th, 2011 |
| Not Available | MSRP | $317.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Ivy Bridge E | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
| 130 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 8 |
| 3.4 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.4 GHz |
3.9 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.8 GHz |
12 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 | RAM | DDR3 @ 1600 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 3000 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
