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Core i7-2600S vs Core i9-10900K

Core i7-2600S vs Core i9-10900K: 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 197 minutes ago

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Intel Core i9-10900K

3.7 GHz | 10-core

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Intel Core i9-10900K Desktop Processor 10 Cores up to 5.3 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series Chipset) 125W

Buy for $399.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 197 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 197 minutes ago

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Intel Core i9-10900K

3.7 GHz | 10-core

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Intel Core i9-10900K Desktop Processor 10 Cores up to 5.3 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series Chipset) 125W

Buy for $399.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 197 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i9-10900K outperforms the cheaper Core i7-2600S on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-2600S is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-10900K is 3399 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-2600S.

Advantages of Intel Core i7-2600S

  • Up to 41% cheaper than Core i9-10900K - $235.0 vs $399.99
  • Up to 34% better value when playing Elden Ring than Core i9-10900K - $2.1 vs $3.2 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 48% less energy than Intel Core i9-10900K - 65 vs 125 Watts

Advantages of Intel Core i9-10900K

  • Performs up to 12% better in Elden Ring than Core i7-2600S - 125 vs 112 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-2600S - 20 vs 8 threads
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Elden Ring

Elden Ring

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Maximum

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

Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011


FPS

112

89%

Value, $/FPS

$2.1/FPS

100%

Price, $

$235

100%

Value Winner

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

Buy for $235 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 197 minutes ago

Intel Core i9-10900K Logo
Core i9-10900K

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


FPS

125

100%

Value, $/FPS

$3.2/FPS

65%

Price, $

$399.99

58%

FPS Winner

Intel Core i9-10900K Desktop Processor 10 Cores up to 5.3 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series Chipset) 125W

Buy for $399.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 197 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Maximum

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

Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011

Intel Core i9-10900K Logo
Core i9-10900K

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

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

Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011


Single-Core

583

33%

Multi-Core

1811

19%

Intel Core i9-10900K Logo
Core i9-10900K

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


Single-Core

1749

100%

Multi-Core

9163

100%

Intel Core i7-2600S Logo

Intel Core i7-2600S

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Intel Core i9-10900K

Jan 9th, 2011Release Date
Apr 30th, 2020
Core i7CollectionCore i9
Sandy BridgeCodenameComet Lake
Intel Socket 1155SocketIntel Socket 1200
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
4Cores
10
8Threads
20
2.8 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.7 GHz
3.8 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
5.3 GHz
65 W
TDP125 W
32 nmProcess Size
14 nm
28.0xMultiplier
37.0x
Intel HD 2000Integrated GraphicsUHD Graphics 630
NoOverclockable
Yes

Builds Using Core i7-2600S or Core i9-10900K

Elden Ring, 1920 x 1080, Maximum

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