The Core i9-10940X is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-2600K, however, it's a worse value for money, as it's $494.13 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-10940X
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 28 vs 8 threads
Advantages of the Core i7-2600K
- Up to 65% cheaper – $260.87 vs $755.00
- A better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 42% less energy – 95 vs 165 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i9-10940X cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Core i9-10940X vs Core i7-2600K for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-10940X
Oct 19th, 2019
Average FPS
189
100%
Min 1% FPS
125
100%
Price, $
$755
34%
Value, $/FPS
$3.99/FPS
38%
Core i7-2600K
Jan 9th, 2011
Average FPS
171
90%
Min 1% FPS
115
92%
Price, $
$260.87
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.52/FPS
100%
Core i9-10940X vs Core i7-2600K in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i9-10940X vs Core i7-2600K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-10940X vs Core i7-2600K in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-10940X
Oct 19th, 2019
Cores
14-core
100%
L3 Cache
19.25 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
97%
Turbo Frequency
4.6 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
MHz
Core i7-2600K
Jan 9th, 2011
Cores
4-core
29%
L3 Cache
8 MB
42%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.8 GHz
83%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-10940X | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-2600K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Oct 19th, 2019 | Release Date | Jan 9th, 2011 |
| Not Available | MSRP | $317.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Cascade Lake | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
| 165 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
14 | Cores | 4 |
28 | Threads | 8 |
| 3.3 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.4 GHz |
4.6 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.8 GHz |
19.25 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 | RAM | DDR3 @ 1600 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 3000 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
