The Core i9-7940X is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-2600 and it's also a better value for money, as it's only $178.26 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-7940X
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A better value for money for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 28 vs 8 threads
Advantages of the Core i7-2600
- Up to 40% cheaper – $271.74 vs $450.00
- Consumes up to 42% less energy – 95 vs 165 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i9-7940X cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Core i9-7940X vs Core i7-2600 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-2600
Jan 9th, 2011
Average FPS
170
91%
Min 1% FPS
114
92%
Price, $
$271.74
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.59/FPS
100%
Core i9-7940X vs Core i7-2600 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 i9-7940X vs Core i7-2600 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-7940X vs Core i7-2600 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-7940X
Sep 1st, 2017
Cores
14-core
100%
L3 Cache
19.25 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.1 GHz
91%
Turbo Frequency
4.3 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Core i7-2600
Jan 9th, 2011
Cores
4-core
29%
L3 Cache
8 MB
42%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.8 GHz
88%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-7940X | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-2600 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Sep 1st, 2017 | Release Date | Jan 9th, 2011 |
| $1,399.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Skylake | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
| 165 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
14 | Cores | 4 |
28 | Threads | 8 |
| 3.1 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.4 GHz |
4.3 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.8 GHz |
19.25 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
| No | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
