Key Differences
In short — Core i5-10600KF outperforms the cheaper Core i7-2600S on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-2600S is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-10600KF is 3399 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-2600S.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-10600KF
- Performs up to 16% better in Valorant than Core i7-2600S - 808 vs 695 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-2600S - 12 vs 8 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i7-2600S
- Up to 43% cheaper than Core i5-10600KF - €77.34 vs €136.32
- Up to 35% better value when playing Valorant than Core i5-10600KF - €0.11 vs €0.17 per FPS
- Consumes up to 48% less energy than Intel Core i5-10600KF - 65 vs 125 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-10600KF doesn't have integrated graphics
Valorant
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
FPS
808
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.17/FPS
64%
Price, €
€136.32
56%
FPS Winner
Buy for €136.32 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 15283 minutes ago
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
FPS
695
86%
Value, €/FPS
€0.11/FPS
100%
Price, €
€77.34
100%
Value Winner
Buy for €77.34 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 15282 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-10600KF | vs | Intel Core i7-2600S |
---|---|---|
Apr 30th, 2020 | Release Date | Jan 9th, 2011 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i7 |
Comet Lake | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 8 |
4.1 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.8 GHz |
4.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.8 GHz |
125 W | TDP | 65 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
41.0x | Multiplier | 28.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |