The Core i7-4770K is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-2600K, however, it's a worse value for money, as it's €108.25 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-4770K
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 12% less energy – 84 vs 95 Watts
Advantages of the Core i7-2600K
- Up to 61% cheaper – €68.97 vs €177.22
- A better value for money for gaming
Core i7-4770K vs Core i7-2600K for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-4770K
Jun 2nd, 2013
Average FPS
183
100%
Min 1% FPS
122
100%
Price, €
€177.22
38%
Value, €/FPS
€0.96/FPS
42%
Core i7-2600K
Jan 9th, 2011
Average FPS
171
93%
Min 1% FPS
115
94%
Price, €
€68.97
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.4/FPS
100%
Core i7-4770K 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 i7-4770K vs Core i7-2600K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-4770K vs Core i7-2600K in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-4770K
Jun 2nd, 2013
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
8 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.9 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
100%
Core i7-2600K
Jan 9th, 2011
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
8 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
97%
Turbo Frequency
3.8 GHz
97%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-4770K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-2600K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jun 2nd, 2013 | Release Date | Jan 9th, 2011 |
| $350.00 | MSRP | $317.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1150 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Haswell | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
84 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
| 4 | Cores | 4 |
| 8 | Threads | 8 |
3.5 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.4 GHz |
3.9 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.8 GHz |
| 8 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 @ 1600 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1600 MHz |
| Intel HD 4600 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 3000 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
