Key Differences
In short — Core i7-8700K 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 i7-8700K is 2461 days newer than Core i7-2600.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-8700K
- Performs up to 17% better in Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition than Core i7-2600 - 213 vs 182 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-2600 - 12 vs 8 threads
Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-8700K | vs | Intel Core i7-2600 |
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Oct 5th, 2017 | Release Date | Jan 9th, 2011 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
Coffee Lake | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 8 |
3.7 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
4.7 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.8 GHz |
95 W | TDP | 95 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
37.0x | Multiplier | 34.0x |
UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |