The Core i7-10700F is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-2600K, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's €250.65 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-10700F
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 32% less energy – 65 vs 95 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 16 vs 8 threads
Advantages of the Core i7-2600K
- Up to 78% cheaper – €68.97 vs €319.62
- A better value for money for gaming
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i7-10700F cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Core i7-10700F vs Core i7-2600K for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-10700F
Apr 30th, 2020
Average FPS
191
100%
Min 1% FPS
126
100%
Price, €
€319.62
21%
Value, €/FPS
€1.67/FPS
24%
Core i7-2600K
Jan 9th, 2011
Average FPS
171
90%
Min 1% FPS
115
91%
Price, €
€68.97
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.4/FPS
100%
Core i7-10700F vs Core i7-2600K in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-10700F vs Core i7-2600K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-10700F vs Core i7-2600K in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-10700F
Apr 30th, 2020
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
16 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.9 GHz
85%
Turbo Frequency
4.8 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2933 MHz
100%
Core i7-2600K
Jan 9th, 2011
Cores
4-core
50%
L3 Cache
8 MB
50%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.8 GHz
79%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
55%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-10700F | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-2600K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Apr 30th, 2020 | Release Date | Jan 9th, 2011 |
| Not Available | MSRP | $317.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Comet Lake | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
65 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
8 | Cores | 4 |
16 | Threads | 8 |
| 2.9 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.4 GHz |
4.8 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.8 GHz |
16 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2933 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1600 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 3000 |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
