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Core i5-2500K vs Core i7-2600

Core i5-2500K vs Core i7-2600: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

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Intel Core i7-2600

3.4 GHz | 4-core

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Intel BX80623I72600 Core i7-2600 Quad-Core Processor 3.4 GHz 8 MB Cache LGA 1155

Buy for $54.95 on Amazon

In Stock

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Intel Core i7-2600

3.4 GHz | 4-core

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Intel BX80623I72600 Core i7-2600 Quad-Core Processor 3.4 GHz 8 MB Cache LGA 1155

Buy for $54.95 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 186 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i5-2500K outperforms the cheaper Core i7-2600 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-2600 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-2500K and the cheaper Core i7-2600 have been released at the same time.

Advantages of Intel Core i7-2600

  • Up to 88% cheaper than Core i5-2500K - $54.95 vs $449.95
  • Up to 88% better value when playing Crysis 3 Remastered than Core i5-2500K - $0.31 vs $2.53 per FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-2500K - 8 vs 4 threads
This is a free version of Crysis 3 Remastered.
Crysis 3 Remastered

Crysis 3 Remastered

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Very High

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Core i5-2500K

Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011


FPS

178

100%

Value, $/FPS

$2.53/FPS

12%

Price, $

$449.95

12%

INTEL Core i5-2500K Processor - BX80623i52500K

Buy for $449.95 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 186 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-2600 Logo
Core i7-2600

Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011


FPS

178

100%

Value, $/FPS

$0.31/FPS

100%

Price, $

$54.95

100%

Value Winner

Intel BX80623I72600 Core i7-2600 Quad-Core Processor 3.4 GHz 8 MB Cache LGA 1155

Buy for $54.95 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 186 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Very High

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Core i5-2500K

Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011

Intel Core i7-2600 Logo
Core i7-2600

Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i5-2500K Logo
Core i5-2500K

Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011


Single-Core

646

100%

Multi-Core

1921

93%

Intel Core i7-2600 Logo
Core i7-2600

Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011


Single-Core

612

94%

Multi-Core

2054

100%

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Intel Core i5-2500K

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Intel Core i7-2600

Jan 9th, 2011Release DateJan 9th, 2011
Core i5CollectionCore i7
Sandy BridgeCodenameSandy Bridge
Intel Socket 1155SocketIntel Socket 1155
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
4Cores4
4Threads
8
3.3 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.4 GHz
3.7 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
3.8 GHz
95 WTDP95 W
32 nmProcess Size32 nm
33.0xMultiplier
34.0x
Intel HD 3000Integrated GraphicsIntel HD 2000
Yes
OverclockableNo

Builds Using Core i5-2500K or Core i7-2600

Crysis 3 Remastered, 1920 x 1080, Very High

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