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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i7-2600K vs Xeon E5620

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

  • Up to 20% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 10 months newer
  • Available for $249.95

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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Core i7-2600K ranks 3 points higher.

L3 Cachehelp

Xeon E5620 has 4 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp
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Xeon E5620
2.4 GHz

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

Turbo Frequencyhelp
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Xeon E5620
2.666 GHz

Core i7-2600K boosts 43% higher.

TDPhelp

Xeon E5620 draws 15W less power.

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LGA1155
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LGA1366
Sandy Bridge
Codenamehelp
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
Overclock Supporthelp
Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i7-2600K or Xeon E5620?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 Xeon E5620?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 Xeon E5620?expand_more
Performance: Core i7-2600K scores 8/100, 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
Both are solid choices. Compare your current CPU against each one to see the exact FPS gain.

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