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Core i7-2600K vs Core i7-950

Core i7-2600K vs Core i7-950: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

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 $79 on Amazon

In Stock

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Intel Core i7-950

3.1 GHz | 4-core

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Intel Core i7-950 3.06 GHz 8 MB Cache Socket LGA1366 Processor

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FPS Winner

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 $79 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 44061 minutes ago

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Intel Core i7-950

3.1 GHz | 4-core

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Intel Core i7-950 3.06 GHz 8 MB Cache Socket LGA1366 Processor

Buy for $100 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 44061 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i7-2600K outperforms the more expensive Core i7-950 on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i7-2600K is 586 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-950.

Advantages of Intel Core i7-2600K

  • Performs up to 7% better in Far Cry 6 than Core i7-950 - 98 vs 92 FPS
  • Up to 21% cheaper than Core i7-950 - $79.0 vs $100.0
  • Up to 26% better value when playing Far Cry 6 than Core i7-950 - $0.81 vs $1.09 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 27% less energy than Intel Core i7-950 - 95 vs 130 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-950 doesn't have integrated graphics
This is a free version of Far Cry 6.
Far Cry 6

Far Cry 6

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

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

Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011


FPS

98

100%

Value, $/FPS

$0.81/FPS

100%

Price, $

$79

100%

FPS and Value Winner

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

Buy for $79 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 44061 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-950 Logo
Core i7-950

Desktop • Jun 2nd, 2009


FPS

92

93.87755102040816%

Value, $/FPS

$1.09/FPS

74.31192660550458%

Price, $

$100

79%

Intel Core i7-950 3.06 GHz 8 MB Cache Socket LGA1366 Processor

Buy for $100 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 44061 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 i7-950 Logo
Core i7-950

Desktop • Jun 2nd, 2009

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

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

Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011


Single-Core

668

100%

Multi-Core

2320

100%

Intel Core i7-950 Logo
Core i7-950

Desktop • Jun 2nd, 2009


Single-Core

463

69.311377245509%

Multi-Core

1569

67.62931034482759%

Intel Core i7-2600K Logo

Intel Core i7-2600K

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Intel Core i7-950 Logo

Intel Core i7-950

Jan 9th, 2011
Release DateJun 2nd, 2009
Core i7CollectionCore i7
Sandy BridgeCodenameBloomfield
Intel Socket 1155SocketIntel Socket 1366
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
4Cores4
8Threads8
3.4 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.1 GHz
3.8 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed3.3 GHz
95 W
TDP130 W
32 nm
Process Size45 nm
34.0x
Multiplier23.0x
Intel HD 3000
Integrated GraphicsNone
Yes
OverclockableNo

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