Key Differences
In short — Core i5-8279U outperforms Core i7-2600K on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-8279U is 3006 days newer than Core i7-2600K.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-8279U
- Performs up to 4% better in HITMAN 3 than Core i7-2600K - 197 vs 190 FPS
- Consumes up to 71% less energy than Intel Core i7-2600K - 28 vs 95 Watts
HITMAN 3
Resolution
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Game Graphics
Ultra
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Mobile • Apr 3rd, 2019
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-8279U | vs | Intel Core i7-2600K |
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Apr 3rd, 2019 | Release Date | Jan 9th, 2011 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i7 |
Coffee Lake | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
Intel BGA 1526 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
2.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
4.1 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.8 GHz |
28 W | TDP | 95 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
24.0x | Multiplier | 34.0x |
Iris Pro Plus 655 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 3000 |
No | Overclockable | Yes |