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Core i7-2600K vs Core i3-4130

Core i7-2600K vs Core i3-4130: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Intel Core i7-2600K

3.4 GHz | 4-core

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Intel Core i7-2600K Quad-Core Processor 3.4 Ghz 8 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I72600K

Buy for $85 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 75 minutes ago

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Intel Core i3-4130

3.4 GHz | 2-core

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Intel Core i3-4130 3.4 3 FCLGA 1150 Processor BX80646I34130

Buy for $41.13 on Amazon

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Updated 76 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-2600K

3.4 GHz | 4-core

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Intel Core i7-2600K Quad-Core Processor 3.4 Ghz 8 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I72600K

Buy for $85 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 75 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Intel Core i3-4130

3.4 GHz | 2-core

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Intel Core i3-4130 3.4 3 FCLGA 1150 Processor BX80646I34130

Buy for $41.13 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 76 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i3-4130 outperforms the more expensive Core i7-2600K on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i3-4130 is 966 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-2600K.

Advantages of Intel Core i7-2600K

  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-4130 - 8 vs 4 threads

Advantages of Intel Core i3-4130

  • Performs up to 2% better in HITMAN 3 than Core i7-2600K - 194 vs 190 FPS
  • Up to 52% cheaper than Core i7-2600K - $41.13 vs $85.0
  • Up to 53% better value when playing HITMAN 3 than Core i7-2600K - $0.21 vs $0.45 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 43% less energy than Intel Core i7-2600K - 54 vs 95 Watts
This is a free version of HITMAN 3.
HITMAN 3

HITMAN 3

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i7-2600K Logo
Core i7-2600K

Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011


FPS

190

97%

Value, $/FPS

$0.45/FPS

46%

Price, $

$85

48%

Intel Core i7-2600K Quad-Core Processor 3.4 Ghz 8 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I72600K

Buy for $85 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 75 minutes ago

Intel Core i3-4130 Logo
Core i3-4130

Desktop • Sep 1st, 2013


FPS

194

100%

Value, $/FPS

$0.21/FPS

100%

Price, $

$41.13

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel Core i3-4130 3.4 3 FCLGA 1150 Processor BX80646I34130

Buy for $41.13 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 76 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i7-2600K Logo
Core i7-2600K

Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011

Intel Core i3-4130 Logo
Core i3-4130

Desktop • Sep 1st, 2013

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-2600K Logo
Core i7-2600K

Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011


Single-Core

668

67%

Multi-Core

2320

100%

Intel Core i3-4130 Logo
Core i3-4130

Desktop • Sep 1st, 2013


Single-Core

995

100%

Multi-Core

1960

84%

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Intel Core i7-2600K

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Intel Core i3-4130

Jan 9th, 2011Release Date
Sep 1st, 2013
Core i7CollectionCore i3
Sandy BridgeCodenameHaswell
Intel Socket 1155SocketIntel Socket 1150
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
4
Cores2
8
Threads4
3.4 GHzBase Clock Speed3.4 GHz
3.8 GHzTurbo Clock SpeedNon-Turbo
95 WTDP
54 W
32 nmProcess Size
22 nm
34.0xMultiplier34.0x
Intel HD 3000Integrated GraphicsIntel HD 4400
Yes
OverclockableNo

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