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AvailabilityMSRP $409
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MSRP $409
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In short, we have a clear winner — Core i7-12700K outperforms the more expensive Core i7-2600S on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i7-12700K is 3952 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-2600S.
Advantages of Core i7-2600S
- Consumes up to 48% less energy than Intel Core i7-12700K - 65 vs 125 Watts
Advantages of Core i7-12700K
- Performs up to 25% better in FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker than Core i7-2600S - 284 vs 227 FPS
- Up to 12% cheaper than Core i7-2600S - $207.00 vs $235.00
- Up to 30% better value when playing FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker than Core i7-2600S - $0.73 vs $1.04 per FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-2600S - 20 vs 8 threads
FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker
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Intel Core i7-2600S Quad-Core Processor 2.8 GHz 8 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I72600S
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Core i7-12700K
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
284
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.73/FPS
100%
Price, $
$207
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FPS and Value Winner
Intel Core i7-12700K Gaming Desktop Processor with Integrated Graphics and 12 (8P+4E) Cores up to 5.0 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W
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Core i7-2600S
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Core i7-12700K
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i7-2600S | vs | Core i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 9th, 2011 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Sandy Bridge | Codename | Alder Lake |
| Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 4 | Cores | 12 |
| 8 | Threads | 20 |
| 2.8 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
| 3.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.0 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 125 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
| 28.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
| Intel HD 2000 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
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