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Key Differences
In short — Ryzen Threadripper 3990X outperforms the cheaper Core i7-2600K on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Ryzen Threadripper 3990X is 3316 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-2600K.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-2600K
- Up to 98% cheaper than Ryzen Threadripper 3990X - $59.0 vs $2795.95
- Consumes up to 66% less energy than AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X - 95 vs 280 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
- Performs up to 6% better in Valheim than Core i7-2600K - 203 vs 192 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-2600K - 128 vs 8 threads
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Intel Core i7-2600K Quad-Core Processor 3.4 Ghz 8 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I72600K
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X 64-Core, 128-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor
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TOP 5 Games
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Core i7-2600K
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
Desktop • Feb 7th, 2020
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i7-2600K
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Single-Core
668
42.87548138639281%
Multi-Core
2320
16.68584579976985%
Intel Core i7-2600K | vs | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 9th, 2011 | Release Date | Feb 7th, 2020 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Ryzen Threadripper |
| Sandy Bridge | Codename | Castle Peak |
| Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | AMD Socket TRX4 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 4 | Cores | 64 |
| 8 | Threads | 128 |
3.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.9 GHz |
| 3.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.3 GHz |
95 W | TDP | 280 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 7 nm |
34.0x | Multiplier | 29.0x |
Intel HD 3000 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
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