Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i7-7700K outperforms the cheaper Core i7-2600 on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i7-7700K is 2186 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-2600.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-2600
- Up to 17% cheaper than Core i7-7700K - $190.73 vs $230.0
Advantages of Intel Core i7-7700K
- Performs up to 57% better in The Callisto Protocol than Core i7-2600 - 124 vs 79 FPS
- Up to 23% better value when playing The Callisto Protocol than Core i7-2600 - $1.85 vs $2.41 per FPS
- Consumes up to 4% less energy than Intel Core i7-2600 - 91 vs 95 Watts
The Callisto Protocol
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Buy for $190.73 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 2730 minutes ago
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
FPS
124
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.85/FPS
100%
Price, $
$230
82%
FPS and Value Winner
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In Stock
Updated 2731 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-2600 | vs | Intel Core i7-7700K |
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Jan 9th, 2011 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
Sandy Bridge | Codename | Kaby Lake |
Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
3.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 4.2 GHz |
3.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.5 GHz |
95 W | TDP | 91 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
34.0x | Multiplier | 42.0x |
Intel HD 2000 | Integrated Graphics | HD 630 |
No | Overclockable | Yes |