Key Differences
In short — Core i5-6600K outperforms Core i7-2600 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-6600K is 1635 days newer than Core i7-2600.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-6600K
- Performs up to 54% better in FIFA 23 than Core i7-2600 - 162 vs 105 FPS
- Consumes up to 4% less energy than Intel Core i7-2600 - 91 vs 95 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i7-2600
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-6600K - 8 vs 4 threads
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-6600K doesn't have integrated graphics
FIFA 23
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
FPS
105
64%
Value, $/FPS
$1.83/FPS
100%
Price, $
$191.98
100%
Value Winner
Buy for $191.98 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 145 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jul 2nd, 2015
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-6600K | vs | Intel Core i7-2600 |
---|---|---|
Jul 2nd, 2015 | Release Date | Jan 9th, 2011 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i7 |
Skylake | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 4 |
4 | Threads | 8 |
3.5 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
3.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.8 GHz |
91 W | TDP | 95 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
35.0x | Multiplier | 34.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |