Key Differences
In short — Core i7-5930K outperforms Core i7-2600K on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-5930K is 1331 days newer than Core i7-2600K.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-5930K
- Performs up to 28% better in The Callisto Protocol than Core i7-2600K - 104 vs 81 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-2600K - 12 vs 8 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i7-2600K
- Consumes up to 32% less energy than Intel Core i7-5930K - 95 vs 140 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-5930K doesn't have integrated graphics
The Callisto Protocol
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
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Desktop • Sep 1st, 2014
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Single-Core
668
57.785467128027676%
Multi-Core
2320
42.33576642335766%
Intel Core i7-5930K | vs | Intel Core i7-2600K |
---|---|---|
Sep 1st, 2014 | Release Date | Jan 9th, 2011 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
Haswell E | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
Intel Socket 2011-3 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 8 |
3.5 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
3.7 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.8 GHz |
140 W | TDP | 95 W |
22 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
35.0x | Multiplier | 34.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 3000 |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |