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Core i7-2600K vs Core i5-8400

Core i7-2600K vs Core i5-8400: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Intel Core i7-2600K

3.4 GHz | 4-core

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Intel Intel Core i7 2nd generation Intel® Core(TM) i7-2600K Processor

Buy for 148.88 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 139 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-8400

2.8 GHz | 6-core

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Intel Core i5-8400 Processore 9 MB di cache fino a 4.00 GHz

Buy for 188.88 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 140 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-2600K

3.4 GHz | 4-core

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Intel Intel Core i7 2nd generation Intel® Core(TM) i7-2600K Processor

Buy for 148.88 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 139 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-8400

2.8 GHz | 6-core

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Intel Core i5-8400 Processore 9 MB di cache fino a 4.00 GHz

Buy for 188.88 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 140 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i5-8400 outperforms the cheaper Core i7-2600K on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-2600K is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-8400 is 2461 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-2600K.

Advantages of Intel Core i7-2600K

  • Up to 21% cheaper than Core i5-8400 - €148.88 vs €188.88
  • Up to 17% better value when playing God of War than Core i5-8400 - €0.9 vs €1.09 per FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-8400 - 8 vs 6 threads
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-8400 doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Intel Core i5-8400

  • Performs up to 5% better in God of War than Core i7-2600K - 173 vs 165 FPS
  • Consumes up to 32% less energy than Intel Core i7-2600K - 65 vs 95 Watts
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God of War

God of War

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i7-2600K Logo
Core i7-2600K

Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011


FPS

165

95%

Value, €/FPS

€0.9/FPS

100%

Price, €

€148.88

100%

Value Winner

Intel Intel Core i7 2nd generation Intel® Core(TM) i7-2600K Processor

Buy for 148.88 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 139 minutes ago

Intel Core i5-8400 Logo
Core i5-8400

Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017


FPS

173

100%

Value, €/FPS

€1.09/FPS

82%

Price, €

€188.88

78%

FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-8400 Processore 9 MB di cache fino a 4.00 GHz

Buy for 188.88 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 140 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i7-2600K Logo
Core i7-2600K

Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011

Intel Core i5-8400 Logo
Core i5-8400

Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-2600K Logo
Core i7-2600K

Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011


Single-Core

668

49%

Multi-Core

2320

48%

Intel Core i5-8400 Logo
Core i5-8400

Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017


Single-Core

1353

100%

Multi-Core

4748

100%

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Intel Core i7-2600K

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Intel Core i5-8400 Logo

Intel Core i5-8400

Jan 9th, 2011Release Date
Oct 5th, 2017
Core i7CollectionCore i5
Sandy BridgeCodenameCoffee Lake
Intel Socket 1155SocketIntel Socket 1151
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
4Cores
6
8
Threads6
3.4 GHz
Base Clock Speed2.8 GHz
3.8 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
4.0 GHz
95 WTDP
65 W
32 nmProcess Size
14 nm
34.0x
Multiplier28.0x
Intel HD 3000
Integrated GraphicsNone
Yes
OverclockableNo

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