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Key Differences
In short — Core i7-2600S outperforms the cheaper Core i7-930 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-930 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-2600S is 315 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-930.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-2600S
- Performs up to 1% better in The Outer Worlds than Core i7-930 - 196 vs 194 FPS
- Consumes up to 50% less energy than Intel Core i7-930 - 65 vs 130 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-930 doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i7-930
- Up to 15% cheaper than Core i7-2600S - $198.73 vs $235.0
- Up to 15% better value when playing The Outer Worlds than Core i7-2600S - $1.02 vs $1.2 per FPS
The Outer Worlds
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Intel Core i7-2600S Quad-Core Processor 2.8 GHz 8 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I72600S
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Core i7-930
Desktop • Feb 28th, 2010
FPS
194
98%
Value, $/FPS
$1.02/FPS
100%
Price, $
$198.73
100%
Value Winner
Intel Core i7 Processor i7-930 2.80GHz 8 MB LGA1366 CPU, Retail BX80601930
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In Stock
Updated 54 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i7-2600S
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Core i7-930
Desktop • Feb 28th, 2010
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-2600S | vs | Intel Core i7-930 |
|---|---|---|
Jan 9th, 2011 | Release Date | Feb 28th, 2010 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Sandy Bridge | Codename | Bloomfield |
| Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1366 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 4 | Cores | 4 |
| 8 | Threads | 8 |
| 2.8 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.8 GHz |
3.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.1 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 130 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 45 nm |
28.0x | Multiplier | 21.0x |
Intel HD 2000 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| No | Overclockable | No |
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