The Core i9-7920X is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-2600S, however, it's a worse value for money, as it's $96.98 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-7920X
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 24 vs 8 threads
Advantages of the Core i7-2600S
- Up to 67% cheaper – $48.02 vs $145.00
- A better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 54% less energy – 65 vs 140 Watts
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Core i9-7920X vs Core i7-2600S for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-7920X
Sep 10th, 2017
Average FPS
862
100%
Min 1% FPS
462
100%
Price, $
$145
33%
Value, $/FPS
$0.16/FPS
31%
Core i7-2600S
Jan 9th, 2011
Average FPS
827
96%
Min 1% FPS
452
98%
Price, $
$48.02
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.05/FPS
100%
Core i9-7920X vs Core i7-2600S 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 i9-7920X vs Core i7-2600S in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-7920X vs Core i7-2600S in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-7920X
Sep 10th, 2017
Cores
12-core
100%
L3 Cache
16.5 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.9 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.4 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Core i7-2600S
Jan 9th, 2011
Cores
4-core
33%
L3 Cache
8 MB
48%
Base Frequency
2.8 GHz
97%
Turbo Frequency
3.8 GHz
86%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-7920X | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-2600S |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Sep 10th, 2017 | Release Date | Jan 9th, 2011 |
| $1,199.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Skylake-X | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
| 140 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
12 | Cores | 4 |
24 | Threads | 8 |
2.9 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.8 GHz |
4.4 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.8 GHz |
16.5 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
| No | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
