Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-10600KF 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 i5-10600KF is 3399 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-2600.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-2600
- Consumes up to 24% less energy than Intel Core i5-10600KF - 95 vs 125 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-10600KF doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i5-10600KF
- Performs up to 7% better in ARK: Survival Evolved than Core i7-2600 - 125 vs 117 FPS
- Up to 35% cheaper than Core i7-2600 - $124.0 vs $190.73
- Up to 39% better value when playing ARK: Survival Evolved than Core i7-2600 - $0.99 vs $1.63 per FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-2600 - 12 vs 8 threads
ARK: Survival Evolved
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
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FPS
125
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Price, $
$124
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-2600 | vs | Intel Core i5-10600KF |
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Jan 9th, 2011 | Release Date | Apr 30th, 2020 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i5 |
Sandy Bridge | Codename | Comet Lake |
Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1200 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 6 |
8 | Threads | 12 |
3.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 4.1 GHz |
3.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.8 GHz |
95 W | TDP | 125 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
34.0x | Multiplier | 41.0x |
Intel HD 2000 | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | Yes |