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Core i7-2600S vs Core i7-12700KF

Core i7-2600S vs Core i7-12700KF: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Intel Core i7-2600S

2.8 GHz | 4-core

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Intel Core i7-2600S Quad-Core Processor 2.8 GHz 8 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I72600S

Buy for $235 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 107 minutes ago

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Intel Core i7-12700KF

3.6 GHz | 12-core

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Intel Core i7-12700KF Gaming Desktop Processor 12 (8P+4E) Cores up to 5.0 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for $206.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 108 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-2600S

2.8 GHz | 4-core

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Intel Core i7-2600S Quad-Core Processor 2.8 GHz 8 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I72600S

Buy for $235 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 107 minutes ago

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Intel Core i7-12700KF

3.6 GHz | 12-core

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Intel Core i7-12700KF Gaming Desktop Processor 12 (8P+4E) Cores up to 5.0 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for $206.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 108 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i7-12700KF outperforms the more expensive Core i7-2600S on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i7-12700KF is 3952 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-2600S.

Advantages of Intel Core i7-2600S

  • Consumes up to 48% less energy than Intel Core i7-12700KF - 65 vs 125 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-12700KF doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Intel Core i7-12700KF

  • Performs up to 360% better in League of Legends than Core i7-2600S - 322 vs 70 FPS
  • Up to 12% cheaper than Core i7-2600S - $206.99 vs $235.0
  • Up to 81% better value when playing League of Legends than Core i7-2600S - $0.64 vs $3.36 per FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-2600S - 20 vs 8 threads
This is a free version of League of Legends.
League of Legends

League of Legends

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Very High

Intel Core i7-2600S Logo
Core i7-2600S

Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011


FPS

70

21%

Value, $/FPS

$3.36/FPS

19%

Price, $

$235

88%

Intel Core i7-2600S Quad-Core Processor 2.8 GHz 8 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I72600S

Buy for $235 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 107 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-12700KF Logo
Core i7-12700KF

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


FPS

322

100%

Value, $/FPS

$0.64/FPS

100%

Price, $

$206.99

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel Core i7-12700KF Gaming Desktop Processor 12 (8P+4E) Cores up to 5.0 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for $206.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 108 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Very High

Intel Core i7-2600S Logo
Core i7-2600S

Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011

Intel Core i7-12700KF Logo
Core i7-12700KF

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-2600S Logo
Core i7-2600S

Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011


Single-Core

583

23%

Multi-Core

1811

13%

Intel Core i7-12700KF Logo
Core i7-12700KF

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


Single-Core

2526

100%

Multi-Core

13549

100%

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Intel Core i7-2600S

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Intel Core i7-12700KF

Jan 9th, 2011Release Date
Nov 4th, 2021
Core i7CollectionCore i7
Sandy BridgeCodenameAlder Lake
Intel Socket 1155SocketIntel Socket 1700
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
4Cores
12
8Threads
20
2.8 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.6 GHz
3.8 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
5.0 GHz
65 W
TDP125 W
32 nmProcess Size
10 nm
28.0xMultiplier
36.0x
Intel HD 2000
Integrated GraphicsNone
NoOverclockable
Yes

Builds Using Core i7-2600S or Core i7-12700KF

League of Legends, 1920 x 1080, Very High

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