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Core i5-10600KF vs Core i7-2600

Core i5-10600KF vs Core i7-2600: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-10600KF

4.1 GHz | 6-core

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Intel® Core™ i5-10600KF Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.8 GHz Unlocked Without Processor Graphics LGA 1200 (Intel® 400 Series chipset) 125W

Buy for 95.77 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 92 minutes ago

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Intel Core i7-2600

3.4 GHz | 4-core

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Intel BX80623I72600 Core i7-2600 Quad-Core Processor 3.4 GHz 8 MB Cache LGA 1155

Buy for 162.75 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 92 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-10600KF

4.1 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i5-10600KF Logo
Intel® Core™ i5-10600KF Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.8 GHz Unlocked Without Processor Graphics LGA 1200 (Intel® 400 Series chipset) 125W

Buy for 95.77 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 92 minutes ago

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Intel Core i7-2600

3.4 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i7-2600 Logo
Intel BX80623I72600 Core i7-2600 Quad-Core Processor 3.4 GHz 8 MB Cache LGA 1155

Buy for 162.75 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 92 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-10600KF outperforms the more expensive Core i7-2600 on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i5-10600KF is 3399 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-2600.

Advantages of Intel Core i5-10600KF

  • Performs up to 4% better in Dishonored 2 than Core i7-2600 - 268 vs 257 FPS
  • Up to 41% cheaper than Core i7-2600 - $86.28 vs $146.62
  • Up to 43% better value when playing Dishonored 2 than Core i7-2600 - $0.36 vs $0.63 per FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-2600 - 12 vs 8 threads

Advantages of Intel Core i7-2600

  • Consumes up to 24% less energy than Intel Core i5-10600KF - 95 vs 125 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-10600KF doesn't have integrated graphics
This is a free version of Dishonored 2.
Dishonored 2

Dishonored 2

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Very High

Intel Core i5-10600KF Logo
Core i5-10600KF

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


FPS

268

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.36/FPS

100%

Price, €

€95.77

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel® Core™ i5-10600KF Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.8 GHz Unlocked Without Processor Graphics LGA 1200 (Intel® 400 Series chipset) 125W

Buy for 95.77 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 92 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-2600 Logo
Core i7-2600

Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011


FPS

257

95%

Value, €/FPS

€0.63/FPS

57%

Price, €

€162.75

58%

Intel BX80623I72600 Core i7-2600 Quad-Core Processor 3.4 GHz 8 MB Cache LGA 1155

Buy for 162.75 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 92 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Very High

Intel Core i5-10600KF Logo
Core i5-10600KF

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020

Intel Core i7-2600 Logo
Core i7-2600

Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i5-10600KF Logo
Core i5-10600KF

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


Single-Core

1686

100%

Multi-Core

6819

100%

Intel Core i7-2600 Logo
Core i7-2600

Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011


Single-Core

612

36%

Multi-Core

2054

30%

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Intel Core i5-10600KF

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Intel Core i7-2600 Logo

Intel Core i7-2600

Apr 30th, 2020
Release DateJan 9th, 2011
Core i5CollectionCore i7
Comet LakeCodenameSandy Bridge
Intel Socket 1200SocketIntel Socket 1155
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
6
Cores4
12
Threads8
4.1 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.4 GHz
4.8 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed3.8 GHz
125 WTDP
95 W
14 nm
Process Size32 nm
41.0x
Multiplier34.0x
NoneIntegrated Graphics
Intel HD 2000
Yes
OverclockableNo

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