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Core i7-12700K vs Core i7-2600S

Core i7-12700K vs Core i7-2600S: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-12700K

3.6 GHz | 12-core

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Intel Core i7-12700K Gaming Desktop Processor with Integrated Graphics and 12 (8P+4E) Cores up to 5.0 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for $229.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 158 minutes ago

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Intel Core i7-2600S

2.8 GHz | 4-core

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Intel Core i7-2600S Quad-Core Processor 2.8 GHz 8 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I72600S

Buy for $235 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 158 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-12700K

3.6 GHz | 12-core

Intel Core i7-12700K Logo
Intel Core i7-12700K Gaming Desktop Processor with Integrated Graphics and 12 (8P+4E) Cores up to 5.0 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for $229.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 158 minutes ago

vs

Intel Core i7-2600S

2.8 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i7-2600S Logo
Intel Core i7-2600S Quad-Core Processor 2.8 GHz 8 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I72600S

Buy for $235 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 158 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i7-12700K outperforms the more expensive Core i7-2600S on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i7-12700K is 3952 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-2600S.

Advantages of Intel Core i7-12700K

  • Performs up to 18% better in DOOM Eternal than Core i7-2600S - 538 vs 455 FPS
  • Up to 2% cheaper than Core i7-2600S - $229.99 vs $235.0
  • Up to 17% better value when playing DOOM Eternal than Core i7-2600S - $0.43 vs $0.52 per FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-2600S - 20 vs 8 threads

Advantages of Intel Core i7-2600S

  • Consumes up to 48% less energy than Intel Core i7-12700K - 65 vs 125 Watts
This is a free version of DOOM Eternal.
DOOM Eternal

DOOM Eternal

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Nightmare

Intel Core i7-12700K Logo
Core i7-12700K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


FPS

538

100%

Value, $/FPS

$0.43/FPS

100%

Price, $

$229.99

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel Core i7-12700K Gaming Desktop Processor with Integrated Graphics and 12 (8P+4E) Cores up to 5.0 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for $229.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 158 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-2600S Logo
Core i7-2600S

Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011


FPS

455

84%

Value, $/FPS

$0.52/FPS

82%

Price, $

$235

97%

Intel Core i7-2600S Quad-Core Processor 2.8 GHz 8 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I72600S

Buy for $235 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 158 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Nightmare

Intel Core i7-12700K Logo
Core i7-12700K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

Intel Core i7-2600S Logo
Core i7-2600S

Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-12700K Logo
Core i7-12700K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


Single-Core

2531

100%

Multi-Core

13694

100%

Intel Core i7-2600S Logo
Core i7-2600S

Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011


Single-Core

583

23%

Multi-Core

1811

13%

Intel Core i7-12700K Logo

Intel Core i7-12700K

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Intel Core i7-2600S Logo

Intel Core i7-2600S

Nov 4th, 2021
Release DateJan 9th, 2011
Core i7CollectionCore i7
Alder LakeCodenameSandy Bridge
Intel Socket 1700SocketIntel Socket 1155
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
12
Cores4
20
Threads8
3.6 GHz
Base Clock Speed2.8 GHz
5.0 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed3.8 GHz
125 WTDP
65 W
10 nm
Process Size32 nm
36.0x
Multiplier28.0x
UHD Graphics 770Integrated GraphicsIntel HD 2000
Yes
OverclockableNo

Builds Using Core i7-12700K or Core i7-2600S

DOOM Eternal, 1920 x 1080, Nightmare

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