The Core i9-10900K is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-2600K and it's also a better value for money, as it's only $237.95 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-10900K
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A better value for money for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 20 vs 8 threads
Advantages of the Core i7-2600K
- Up to 50% cheaper – $235.02 vs $472.97
- Consumes up to 24% less energy – 95 vs 125 Watts
Core i9-10900K vs Core i7-2600K for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-10900K
Apr 30th, 2020
Average FPS
194
100%
Min 1% FPS
128
100%
Price, €
€472.97
49%
Value, €/FPS
€2.43/FPS
56%
Core i7-2600K
Jan 9th, 2011
Average FPS
171
88%
Min 1% FPS
115
90%
Price, €
€235.02
100%
Value, €/FPS
€1.37/FPS
100%
Core i9-10900K 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 i9-10900K vs Core i7-2600K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-10900K vs Core i7-2600K in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-10900K
Apr 30th, 2020
Cores
10-core
100%
L3 Cache
20 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5.3 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2933 MHz
100%
Core i7-2600K
Jan 9th, 2011
Cores
4-core
40%
L3 Cache
8 MB
40%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
92%
Turbo Frequency
3.8 GHz
72%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
55%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-10900K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-2600K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Apr 30th, 2020 | Release Date | Jan 9th, 2011 |
| $547.00 | MSRP | $317.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Comet Lake | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
10 | Cores | 4 |
20 | Threads | 8 |
3.7 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.4 GHz |
5.3 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.8 GHz |
20 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2933 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1600 MHz |
| UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 3000 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
