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Core i7-2600K vs Core i5-11400F

Core i7-2600K vs Core i5-11400F: 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

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Intel Core i5-11400F

2.6 GHz | 6-core

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Intel® Core™ i5-11400F Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.4 GHz LGA1200 (Intel® 500 Series & Select 400 Series Chipset) 65W

Buy for $108 on Amazon

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Updated 103 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 103 minutes ago

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Intel Core i5-11400F

2.6 GHz | 6-core

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Intel® Core™ i5-11400F Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.4 GHz LGA1200 (Intel® 500 Series & Select 400 Series Chipset) 65W

Buy for $108 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 103 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i5-11400F outperforms the cheaper Core i7-2600K on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-2600K is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-11400F is 3719 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-2600K.

Advantages of Intel Core i7-2600K

  • Up to 21% cheaper than Core i5-11400F - $85.0 vs $108.0
  • Up to 11% better value when playing Elden Ring than Core i5-11400F - $0.75 vs $0.84 per FPS
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-11400F doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Intel Core i5-11400F

  • Performs up to 13% better in Elden Ring than Core i7-2600K - 128 vs 113 FPS
  • Consumes up to 32% less energy than Intel Core i7-2600K - 65 vs 95 Watts
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-2600K - 12 vs 8 threads
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Elden Ring

Elden Ring

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Maximum

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

Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011


FPS

113

88%

Value, $/FPS

$0.75/FPS

100%

Price, $

$85

100%

Value Winner

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

Buy for $85 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 103 minutes ago

Intel Core i5-11400F Logo
Core i5-11400F

Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021


FPS

128

100%

Value, $/FPS

$0.84/FPS

89%

Price, $

$108

78%

FPS Winner

Intel® Core™ i5-11400F Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.4 GHz LGA1200 (Intel® 500 Series & Select 400 Series Chipset) 65W

Buy for $108 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 103 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Maximum

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

Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011

Intel Core i5-11400F Logo
Core i5-11400F

Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

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

Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011


Single-Core

668

34%

Multi-Core

2320

30%

Intel Core i5-11400F Logo
Core i5-11400F

Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021


Single-Core

1961

100%

Multi-Core

7608

100%

Intel Core i7-2600K Logo

Intel Core i7-2600K

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Intel Core i5-11400F

Jan 9th, 2011Release Date
Mar 16th, 2021
Core i7CollectionCore i5
Sandy BridgeCodenameRocket Lake
Intel Socket 1155SocketIntel Socket 1200
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
4Cores
6
8Threads
12
3.4 GHz
Base Clock Speed2.6 GHz
3.8 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
4.4 GHz
95 WTDP
65 W
32 nmProcess Size
14 nm
34.0x
Multiplier26.0x
Intel HD 3000
Integrated GraphicsNone
Yes
OverclockableNo

Builds Using Core i7-2600K or Core i5-11400F

Elden Ring, 1920 x 1080, Maximum

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