The Core i7-5930K is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-2600K, however, it's a worse value for money, as it's $300.00 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-5930K
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 8 threads
Advantages of the Core i7-2600K
- Up to 55% cheaper – $249.95 vs $549.95
- A better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 32% less energy – 95 vs 140 Watts
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Core i7-5930K vs Core i7-2600K for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-5930K
Sep 1st, 2014
Average FPS
130
100%
Min 1% FPS
97
100%
Price, $
$549.95
45%
Value, $/FPS
$4.23/FPS
48%
Core i7-2600K
Jan 9th, 2011
Average FPS
123
95%
Min 1% FPS
92
95%
Price, $
$249.95
100%
Value, $/FPS
$2.03/FPS
100%
Core i7-5930K vs Core i7-2600K 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
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-5930K vs Core i7-2600K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-5930K vs Core i7-2600K in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-5930K
Sep 1st, 2014
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
15 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.7 GHz
97%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2133 MHz
100%
Core i7-2600K
Jan 9th, 2011
Cores
4-core
67%
L3 Cache
8 MB
53%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
97%
Turbo Frequency
3.8 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
75%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-5930K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-2600K |
---|---|---|
General | ||
Sep 1st, 2014 | Release Date | Jan 9th, 2011 |
Not Available | MSRP | $317.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
Intel Socket 2011-3 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Haswell E | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
140 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
Performance | ||
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 8 |
3.5 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.4 GHz |
3.7 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.8 GHz |
15 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
Other Features | ||
DDR4 @ 2133 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1600 MHz |
No | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 3000 |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |