Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i7-2600K outperforms the more expensive Core i5-2500K on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i7-2600K and the more expensive Core i5-2500K have been released at the same time.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-2600K
- Performs up to 1% better in Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition than Core i5-2500K - 184 vs 182 FPS
- Up to 72% cheaper than Core i5-2500K - $62.15 vs $219.35
- Up to 72% better value when playing Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition than Core i5-2500K - $0.37 vs $1.34 per FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-2500K - 8 vs 4 threads
Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
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FPS
184
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.37/FPS
100%
Price, €
€68.99
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-2500K | vs | Intel Core i7-2600K |
---|---|---|
Jan 9th, 2011 | Release Date | Jan 9th, 2011 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i7 |
Sandy Bridge | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 4 |
4 | Threads | 8 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
3.7 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.8 GHz |
95 W | TDP | 95 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
33.0x | Multiplier | 34.0x |
Intel HD 3000 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 3000 |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |