Key Differences
In short — Core i5-5257U outperforms Core i7-2600 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-5257U is 1512 days newer than Core i7-2600.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-2600
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-5257U - 8 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i5-5257U
- Performs up to 2% better in HITMAN 3 than Core i7-2600 - 193 vs 190 FPS
- Consumes up to 71% less energy than Intel Core i7-2600 - 28 vs 95 Watts
HITMAN 3
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i7-2600
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Core i5-5257U
Mobile • Mar 1st, 2015
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-2600 | vs | Intel Core i5-5257U |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 9th, 2011 | Release Date | Mar 1st, 2015 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i5 |
| Sandy Bridge | Codename | Broadwell |
| Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel BGA 1168 |
Desktop | Segment | Mobile |
4 | Cores | 2 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
3.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.7 GHz |
3.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.1 GHz |
| 95 W | TDP | 28 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
34.0x | Multiplier | 27.0x |
| Intel HD 2000 | Integrated Graphics | Intel Iris 6100 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
