The Core i7-9700KF is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-2600S and it's also a much better value for money, as it's $4.46 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i7-9700KF
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Up to 2% cheaper – $202.70 vs $207.16
- A much better value for money for gaming
Advantages of the Core i7-2600S
- Consumes up to 32% less energy – 65 vs 95 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i7-9700KF cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Core i7-9700KF vs Core i7-2600S for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-9700KF
Jan 8th, 2019
Average FPS
192
100%
Min 1% FPS
127
100%
Price, €
€202.7
100%
Value, €/FPS
€1.05/FPS
100%
Core i7-2600S
Jan 9th, 2011
Average FPS
169
88%
Min 1% FPS
114
90%
Price, €
€207.16
97%
Value, €/FPS
€1.22/FPS
86%
Core i7-9700KF vs Core i7-2600S 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 i7-9700KF vs Core i7-2600S in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-9700KF vs Core i7-2600S in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-9700KF
Jan 8th, 2019
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
12 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.9 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Core i7-2600S
Jan 9th, 2011
Cores
4-core
50%
L3 Cache
8 MB
67%
Base Frequency
2.8 GHz
78%
Turbo Frequency
3.8 GHz
78%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-9700KF | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-2600S |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 8th, 2019 | Release Date | Jan 9th, 2011 |
| $374.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Coffee Lake | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
| 95 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
8 | Cores | 4 |
| 8 | Threads | 8 |
3.6 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.8 GHz |
4.9 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.8 GHz |
12 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
| No | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
