Key Differences
In short — Core i7-7700 outperforms the cheaper Core i7-2600K on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-2600K is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-7700 is 2186 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-2600K.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-7700
- Performs up to 9% better in Watch Dogs: Legion than Core i7-2600K - 141 vs 129 FPS
- Consumes up to 32% less energy than Intel Core i7-2600K - 65 vs 95 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i7-2600K
- Up to 39% cheaper than Core i7-7700 - £118.88 vs £195.0
- Up to 33% better value when playing Watch Dogs: Legion than Core i7-7700 - £0.92 vs £1.38 per FPS
Watch Dogs: Legion
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Buy for £195 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 20 minutes ago
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
FPS
129
91%
Value, £/FPS
£0.92/FPS
100%
Price, £
£118.88
100%
Value Winner
Buy for £118.88 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 19 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-7700 | vs | Intel Core i7-2600K |
---|---|---|
Jan 3rd, 2017 | Release Date | Jan 9th, 2011 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
Kaby Lake | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
3.6 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
4.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.8 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 95 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
36.0x | Multiplier | 34.0x |
HD 630 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 3000 |
No | Overclockable | Yes |