Key Differences
In short — Core i7-2600S outperforms the cheaper Core i7-930 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-930 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-2600S is 315 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-930.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-2600S
- Performs up to 2% better in Apex Legends than Core i7-930 - 260 vs 255 FPS
- Consumes up to 50% less energy than Intel Core i7-930 - 65 vs 130 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-930 doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i7-930
- Up to 15% cheaper than Core i7-2600S - $145.32 vs $171.83
- Up to 14% better value when playing Apex Legends than Core i7-2600S - $0.63 vs $0.73 per FPS
Apex Legends
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Buy for €190.73 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 2339 minutes ago
Desktop • Feb 28th, 2010
FPS
255
98%
Value, €/FPS
€0.63/FPS
100%
Price, €
€161.3
100%
Value Winner
Buy for €161.3 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 2339 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Desktop • Feb 28th, 2010
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-2600S | vs | Intel Core i7-930 |
---|---|---|
Jan 9th, 2011 | Release Date | Feb 28th, 2010 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
Sandy Bridge | Codename | Bloomfield |
Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1366 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
2.8 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.8 GHz |
3.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.1 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 130 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 45 nm |
28.0x | Multiplier | 21.0x |
Intel HD 2000 | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | No |