Key Differences
In short — Core i7-2600K outperforms Core i7-960 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-2600K is 446 days newer than Core i7-960.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-2600K
- Performs up to 4% better in Dota 2 than Core i7-960 - 175 vs 168 FPS
- Consumes up to 27% less energy than Intel Core i7-960 - 95 vs 130 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-960 doesn't have integrated graphics
Dota 2
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Best Looking
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
FPS
175
100%
Value, £/FPS
£0.68/FPS
100%
Price, £
£118.88
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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In Stock
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Best Looking
Desktop • Oct 20th, 2009
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-960 | vs | Intel Core i7-2600K |
---|---|---|
Oct 20th, 2009 | Release Date | Jan 9th, 2011 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
Bloomfield | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
Intel Socket 1366 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
3.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
3.5 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.8 GHz |
130 W | TDP | 95 W |
45 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
24.0x | Multiplier | 34.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 3000 |
No | Overclockable | Yes |