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Core i7-2600 vs Core i7-14700K

Core i7-2600 vs Core i7-14700K: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Core i7-2600

3.4 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i7-2600 Logo
Intel Core i7-2600 Processor 3.4GHz 5.0GT/s 8MB LGA 1155 CPU, OEM (CM8062300834302)

Buy for $45 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 265 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Core i7-14700K

3.4 GHz | 20-core

Intel Core i7-14700K Logo
Intel® Core™ i7-14700K New Gaming Desktop Processor 20 cores (8 P-cores + 12 E-cores) with Integrated Graphics - Unlocked

Buy for $332.61 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 265 minutes ago

Core i7-2600

3.4 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i7-2600 Logo
Intel Core i7-2600 Processor 3.4GHz 5.0GT/s 8MB LGA 1155 CPU, OEM (CM8062300834302)

Buy for $45 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 265 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

Core i7-14700K

3.4 GHz | 20-core

Intel Core i7-14700K Logo
Intel® Core™ i7-14700K New Gaming Desktop Processor 20 cores (8 P-cores + 12 E-cores) with Integrated Graphics - Unlocked

Buy for $332.61 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 265 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i7-14700K outperforms the cheaper Core i7-2600 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-2600 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-14700K is 4664 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-2600.

Advantages of Core i7-2600

  • Up to 86% cheaper than Core i7-14700K - $45.00 vs $332.61
  • Up to 82% better value when playing A Plague Tale: Requiem than Core i7-14700K - $0.38 vs $2.12 per FPS

Advantages of Core i7-14700K

  • Performs up to 31% better in A Plague Tale: Requiem than Core i7-2600 - 157 vs 120 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-2600 - 28 vs 8 threads
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A Plague Tale: Requiem

A Plague Tale: Requiem

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i7-2600 Logo
Core i7-2600

Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011


FPS

120

76%

Value, $/FPS

$0.38/FPS

100%

Price, $

$45

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core i7-2600 Processor 3.4GHz 5.0GT/s 8MB LGA 1155 CPU, OEM (CM8062300834302)

Buy for $45 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 265 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-14700K Logo
Core i7-14700K

Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023


FPS

157

100%

Value, $/FPS

$2.12/FPS

18%

Price, $

$332.61

13%

FPS Winner

Intel® Core™ i7-14700K New Gaming Desktop Processor 20 cores (8 P-cores + 12 E-cores) with Integrated Graphics - Unlocked

Buy for $332.61 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 265 minutes ago

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With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i7-2600 Logo
Core i7-2600

Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011

Intel Core i7-14700K Logo
Core i7-14700K

Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-2600 Logo
Core i7-2600

Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011


Single-Core

612

21%

Multi-Core

2054

11%

Intel Core i7-14700K Logo
Core i7-14700K

Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023


Single-Core

2939

100%

Multi-Core

19317

100%

Intel Core i7-2600 Logo

Core i7-2600

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Core i7-14700K

Jan 9th, 2011Release Date
Core i7CollectionCore i7
Sandy BridgeCodenameRaptor Lake
Intel Socket 1155SocketIntel Socket 1700
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
4Cores
8Threads
3.4 GHzBase Clock Speed3.4 GHz
3.8 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
95 WTDPNot Available
32 nmProcess Size
34.0xMultiplier34.0x
Intel HD 2000Integrated GraphicsUHD Graphics 770
NoOverclockable

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