Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i7-7740X 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 i7-7740X is 2360 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-2600S.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-2600S
- Consumes up to 42% less energy than Intel Core i7-7740X - 65 vs 112 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-7740X doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i7-7740X
- Performs up to 35% better in Starfield than Core i7-2600S - 62 vs 46 FPS
- Up to 45% cheaper than Core i7-2600S - $129.95 vs $235.0
- Up to 59% better value when playing Starfield than Core i7-2600S - $2.1 vs $5.11 per FPS
Starfield
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
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Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
FPS
62
100%
Value, $/FPS
$2.1/FPS
100%
Price, $
$129.95
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-2600S | vs | Intel Core i7-7740X |
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Jan 9th, 2011 | Release Date | Jun 26th, 2017 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
Sandy Bridge | Codename | Kaby Lake |
Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 2066 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
2.8 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 4.3 GHz |
3.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.5 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 112 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
28.0x | Multiplier | 43.0x |
Intel HD 2000 | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | Yes |