Key Differences
In short — Core i9-10900X outperforms Core i7-2600K on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i9-10900X is 3205 days newer than Core i7-2600K.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-10900X
- Performs up to 11% better in FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker than Core i7-2600K - 254 vs 229 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-2600K - 20 vs 8 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i7-2600K
- Consumes up to 42% less energy than Intel Core i9-10900X - 95 vs 165 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-10900X doesn't have integrated graphics
FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker
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Desktop • Oct 19th, 2019
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Single-Core
668
42.38578680203046%
Multi-Core
2320
24.75722975136058%
Intel Core i9-10900X | vs | Intel Core i7-2600K |
---|---|---|
Oct 19th, 2019 | Release Date | Jan 9th, 2011 |
Core i9 Extreme | Collection | Core i7 |
Cascade Lake | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
10 | Cores | 4 |
20 | Threads | 8 |
3.7 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
4.5 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.8 GHz |
165 W | TDP | 95 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
37.0x | Multiplier | 34.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 3000 |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |