Key Differences
In short — Core i7-9700K 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 i7-9700K is 2840 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-2600K.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-2600K
- Up to 69% cheaper than Core i7-9700K - $85.0 vs $275.13
- Up to 67% better value when playing The Last of Us Part I than Core i7-9700K - $0.66 vs $1.99 per FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i7-9700K
- Performs up to 7% better in The Last of Us Part I than Core i7-2600K - 138 vs 129 FPS
The Last of Us Part I
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
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In Stock
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Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018
FPS
138
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.99/FPS
33%
Price, $
$275.13
30%
FPS Winner
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In Stock
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-2600K | vs | Intel Core i7-9700K |
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Jan 9th, 2011 | Release Date | Oct 19th, 2018 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
Sandy Bridge | Codename | Coffee Lake |
Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 8 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
3.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
3.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.9 GHz |
95 W | TDP | 95 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
34.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
Intel HD 3000 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |