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Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-10600K outperforms the more expensive Core i7-2600 on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i5-10600K is 3399 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-2600.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-10600K
- Performs up to 24% better in Dota 2 than Core i7-2600 - 214 vs 173 FPS
- Up to 41% cheaper than Core i7-2600 - $136.49 vs $229.95
- Up to 52% better value when playing Dota 2 than Core i7-2600 - $0.64 vs $1.33 per FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-2600 - 12 vs 8 threads
Dota 2
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Best Looking
Core i5-10600K
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
FPS
214
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.64/FPS
100%
Price, $
$136.49
100%
FPS and Value Winner
Intel Core i5-10600K Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.8 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series Chipset) 125W
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Updated 33797 minutes ago
Core i7-2600
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
FPS
173
80.8411214953271%
Value, $/FPS
$1.33/FPS
48.1203007518797%
Price, $
$229.95
59%
Intel Core i7-2600 Processor 3.4GHz 5.0GT/s 8MB LGA 1155 CPU, OEM (CM8062300834302)
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Updated 33789 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Best Looking
Core i5-10600K
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
Core i7-2600
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i7-2600
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Single-Core
612
36.91194209891435%
Multi-Core
2054
30.038022813688215%
Intel Core i5-10600K | vs | Intel Core i7-2600 |
|---|---|---|
Apr 30th, 2020 | Release Date | Jan 9th, 2011 |
| Core i5 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Comet Lake | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
| Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 8 |
4.1 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
4.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.8 GHz |
| 95 W | TDP | 95 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
41.0x | Multiplier | 34.0x |
| UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
Builds Using Core i5-10600K or Core i7-2600
Dota 2, 1920 x 1080, Best Looking
68 FPS
$13.24/FPS
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Core i7-2600
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