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Core i7-2700K vs Core i7-6700K

Core i7-2700K vs Core i7-6700K: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Intel Core i7-2700K

3.5 GHz | 4-core

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Intel Core i7-2700K Processore Sandy Bridge (3,5GHz, L3-Cache, Sockel 1155)

Buy for 178.74 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 69 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-6700K

4.0 GHz | 4-core

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Intel BX80662I7 Processore 6700K Core i7-6700K, 4 GHz, cache 8 MB, Socket LGA1151

Buy for 188.88 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 70 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-2700K

3.5 GHz | 4-core

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Intel Core i7-2700K Processore Sandy Bridge (3,5GHz, L3-Cache, Sockel 1155)

Buy for 178.74 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 69 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-6700K

4.0 GHz | 4-core

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Intel BX80662I7 Processore 6700K Core i7-6700K, 4 GHz, cache 8 MB, Socket LGA1151

Buy for 188.88 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 70 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i7-6700K outperforms the cheaper Core i7-2700K on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i7-6700K is 1377 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-2700K.

Advantages of Intel Core i7-2700K

  • Up to 5% cheaper than Core i7-6700K - €178.74 vs €188.88

Advantages of Intel Core i7-6700K

  • Performs up to 13% better in Sea of Thieves than Core i7-2700K - 238 vs 211 FPS
  • Up to 7% better value when playing Sea of Thieves than Core i7-2700K - €0.79 vs €0.85 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 4% less energy than Intel Core i7-2700K - 91 vs 95 Watts
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Sea of Thieves

Sea of Thieves

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Mythical

Intel Core i7-2700K Logo
Core i7-2700K

Desktop • Oct 24th, 2011


FPS

211

88%

Value, €/FPS

€0.85/FPS

92%

Price, €

€178.74

100%

Intel Core i7-2700K Processore Sandy Bridge (3,5GHz, L3-Cache, Sockel 1155)

Buy for 178.74 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 69 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-6700K Logo
Core i7-6700K

Desktop • Aug 1st, 2015


FPS

238

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.79/FPS

100%

Price, €

€188.88

94%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel BX80662I7 Processore 6700K Core i7-6700K, 4 GHz, cache 8 MB, Socket LGA1151

Buy for 188.88 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 70 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Mythical

Intel Core i7-2700K Logo
Core i7-2700K

Desktop • Oct 24th, 2011

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Core i7-6700K

Desktop • Aug 1st, 2015

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

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Core i7-2700K

Desktop • Oct 24th, 2011


Single-Core

664

44%

Multi-Core

2264

46%

Intel Core i7-6700K Logo
Core i7-6700K

Desktop • Aug 1st, 2015


Single-Core

1480

100%

Multi-Core

4897

100%

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Intel Core i7-2700K

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Intel Core i7-6700K

Oct 24th, 2011Release Date
Aug 1st, 2015
Core i7CollectionCore i7
Sandy BridgeCodenameSkylake
Intel Socket 1155SocketIntel Socket 1151
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
4Cores4
8Threads8
3.5 GHzBase Clock Speed
4.0 GHz
3.9 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
4.2 GHz
95 WTDP
91 W
32 nmProcess Size
14 nm
35.0xMultiplier
40.0x
Intel HD 3000Integrated GraphicsHD Graphics 530
Yes
OverclockableNo

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