The Core i9-13900K is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-2600S, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $453.70 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-13900K
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 32 vs 8 threads
Advantages of the Core i7-2600S
- Up to 92% cheaper – $39.00 vs $492.70
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 48% less energy – 65 vs 125 Watts
Core i9-13900K vs Core i7-2600S for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-13900K
Sep 27th, 2022
Average FPS
221
100%
Min 1% FPS
145
100%
Price, $
$492.7
7%
Value, $/FPS
$2.22/FPS
10%
Core i9-13900K vs Core i7-2600S 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 i9-13900K vs Core i7-2600S in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-13900K vs Core i7-2600S in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-13900K
Sep 27th, 2022
Cores
24-core
100%
L3 Cache
36 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5.8 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
5600 MHz
100%
Core i7-2600S
Jan 9th, 2011
Cores
4-core
17%
L3 Cache
8 MB
22%
Base Frequency
2.8 GHz
93%
Turbo Frequency
3.8 GHz
66%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-13900K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-2600S |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Sep 27th, 2022 | Release Date | Jan 9th, 2011 |
| $589.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Raptor Lake | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
24 | Cores | 4 |
32 | Threads | 8 |
3.0 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.8 GHz |
5.8 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.8 GHz |
36 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 5600 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
| UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
