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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i7-2600K vs Xeon E5620

The Core i7-2600K is quite a bit faster than the Xeon E5620 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 25% faster on average across 100+ games
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FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

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

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Escape From Tarkov2017

Core i7-2600K

209FPS

Xeon E5620

208FPS

League of Legends2009

Core i7-2600K

139FPS

Xeon E5620

117FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i7-2600K

190FPS

Xeon E5620

184FPS

Elden Ring2022

Core i7-2600K

146FPS

Xeon E5620

146FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i7-2600K

326FPS

Xeon E5620

331FPS

Overwatch 22023

Core i7-2600K

520FPS

Xeon E5620

528FPS

Minecraft2011

Core i7-2600K

575FPS

Xeon E5620

576FPS

Valorant2020

Core i7-2600K

543FPS

Xeon E5620

538FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

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Core i7-2600K

Xeon E5620

Core i7-2600K ranks 4 points higher.

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8 MB

12 MB

Xeon E5620 has 4 MB more L3 cache.

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Core i7-2600K

3.4 GHz

Xeon E5620

2.4 GHz

Core i7-2600K has a 42% higher base clock.

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Core i7-2600K

3.8 GHz

Xeon E5620

2.666 GHz

Core i7-2600K boosts 43% higher.

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Core i7-2600K

95W

Xeon E5620

80W

Xeon E5620 draws 15W less power.

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Core i7-2600K

$249.95

Xeon E5620

Core i7-2600KXeon E5620

LGA1155

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LGA1366

Sandy Bridge

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Westmere-EP

Desktop

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Server/Workstation

Intel HD 3000

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No Integrated Graphics

1600 MHz (DDR3)

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DDR3

Overclockable

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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i7-2600K or Xeon E5620?expand_more

The Xeon E5620. It's 80% faster than the Core i7-2600K on average across 100+ games, scoring 5/100 vs 9/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Xeon E5620 than Core i7-2600K?expand_more

80% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.

aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core i7-2600K or Xeon E5620?expand_more

The Xeon E5620 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Xeon E5620 worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 5/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i7-2600K and Xeon E5620?expand_more

Performance: Core i7-2600K scores 9/100, Xeon E5620 scores 5/100. 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 Xeon E5620 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 Xeon E5620?expand_more

The Xeon E5620 is the stronger pick at 5/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.