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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i7-2600K vs Core i7-4930K

The Core i7-2600K is slightly slower than the Core i7-4930K on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 7% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 2 years and 8 months newer

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

Resolution

Quality

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Overwatch 22023

Core i7-2600K

519FPS

Core i7-4930K

518FPS

League of Legends2009

Core i7-2600K

140FPS

Core i7-4930K

148FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i7-2600K

325FPS

Core i7-4930K

325FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

190FPS

192FPS

404FPS

420FPS

Valorant2020

Core i7-2600K

543FPS

Core i7-4930K

546FPS

Minecraft2011

Core i7-2600K

575FPS

Core i7-4930K

577FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Core i7-2600K

Core i7-4930K

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

Scorehelp

Core i7-2600K

Core i7-4930K

10%

Core i7-4930K ranks 1 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core i7-2600K

Core i7-4930K

Core i7-4930K has 2 more cores.

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Core i7-2600K

Core i7-4930K

Core i7-4930K has 4 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i7-2600K

8 MB

Core i7-4930K

12 MB

Core i7-4930K has 4 MB more L3 cache.

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Core i7-2600K

3.4 GHz

Core i7-4930K

3.4 GHz

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Core i7-2600K

3.8 GHz

Core i7-4930K

3.9 GHz

Core i7-4930K boosts 3% higher.

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Core i7-2600K

95W

Core i7-4930K

130W

Core i7-2600K draws 35W less power.

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Core i7-2600K

$249.95

Core i7-4930K

Core i7-2600KCore i7-4930K

LGA1155

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LGA2011

Sandy Bridge

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Ivy Bridge-E

Desktop

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Desktop

Intel HD 3000

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No Integrated Graphics

1600 MHz (DDR3)

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DDR3

Overclockable

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Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i7-2600K or Core i7-4930K?expand_more

Neither, they're within 1% of each other across 100+ games. Pick based on price, availability, or platform compatibility.

aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core i7-2600K or Core i7-4930K?expand_more

They trade blows depending on the game. Toggle the resolution selector above to compare per-game FPS at 1440p and 4K.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i7-2600K and Core i7-4930K?expand_more

Performance: Core i7-2600K scores 9/100, Core i7-4930K scores 11/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i7-2600K or Core i7-4930K bottleneck my PC?expand_more

Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.

upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Core i7-2600K or Core i7-4930K?expand_more

Both are solid choices. Compare your current CPU against each one to see the exact FPS gain.