The Core i7-2600K is the comparison's loser – it's a slightly slower gaming CPU than the Core i7-4820K and it's also a worse value for money, as it's $55.67 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-2600K
- Consumes up to 27% less energy – 95 vs 130 Watts
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Advantages of the Core i7-4820K
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- Up to 22% cheaper – $199.88 vs $255.55
- A better value for money for gaming
Core i7-2600K vs Core i7-4820K for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-2600K
Jan 9th, 2011
Average FPS
286
100%
Min 1% FPS
167
100%
Price, $
$255.55
78%
Value, $/FPS
$0.89/FPS
78%
Core i7-4820K
Sep 1st, 2013
Average FPS
286
100%
Min 1% FPS
167
100%
Price, $
$199.88
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.69/FPS
100%
Core i7-2600K vs Core i7-4820K in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
Add a Game
Select Settings
Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-2600K vs Core i7-4820K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-2600K vs Core i7-4820K in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-2600K
Jan 9th, 2011
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
8 MB
80%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
92%
Turbo Frequency
3.8 GHz
97%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
100%
Core i7-4820K
Sep 1st, 2013
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
10 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.9 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-2600K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-4820K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Jan 9th, 2011 | Release Date | Sep 1st, 2013 |
| $317.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011 |
| Sandy Bridge | Codename | Ivy Bridge-E |
95 W | Power Consumption | 130 W |
| Performance | ||
| 4 | Cores | 4 |
| 8 | Threads | 8 |
| 3.4 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
| 3.8 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.9 GHz |
| 8 MB | L3 Cache | 10 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 @ 1600 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
Intel HD 3000 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
