Key Differences
In short — Core i7-9700 outperforms the cheaper Core i7-2600 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-9700 is 3026 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-2600.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-9700
- Performs up to 12% better in Watch Dogs: Legion than Core i7-2600 - 144 vs 128 FPS
- Consumes up to 32% less energy than Intel Core i7-2600 - 65 vs 95 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i7-2600
- Up to 80% cheaper than Core i7-9700 - $32.89 vs $164.51
Watch Dogs: Legion
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Apr 23rd, 2019
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Single-Core
612
39.33161953727507%
Multi-Core
2054
33.03844297892874%
Intel Core i7-9700 | vs | Intel Core i7-2600 |
---|---|---|
Apr 23rd, 2019 | Release Date | Jan 9th, 2011 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
Coffee Lake | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
8 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
3.0 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
4.7 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.8 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 95 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
30.0x | Multiplier | 34.0x |
UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
No | Overclockable | No |