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Key Differences
In short — Core i7-4600U outperforms Core i7-2600 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-4600U is 966 days newer than Core i7-2600.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-4600U
- Performs up to 14% better in The Callisto Protocol than Core i7-2600 - 90 vs 79 FPS
- Consumes up to 84% less energy than Intel Core i7-2600 - 15 vs 95 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i7-2600
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-4600U - 8 vs 4 threads
The Callisto Protocol
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i7-2600
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
FPS
79
87%
Value, $/FPS
$2.91/FPS
100%
Price, $
$229.95
100%
Value Winner
Intel Core i7-2600 Processor 3.4GHz 5.0GT/s 8MB LGA 1155 CPU, OEM (CM8062300834302)
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i7-4600U
Mobile • Sep 1st, 2013
Core i7-2600
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-4600U | vs | Intel Core i7-2600 |
|---|---|---|
Sep 1st, 2013 | Release Date | Jan 9th, 2011 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Haswell | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
| Intel BGA 1168 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop |
| 2 | Cores | 4 |
| 4 | Threads | 8 |
| 2.1 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
| 3.3 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.8 GHz |
15 W | TDP | 95 W |
22 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
| 21.0x | Multiplier | 34.0x |
| Intel HD 5000 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
Builds Using Core i7-4600U or Core i7-2600
The Callisto Protocol, 1920 x 1080, Ultra
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Core i7-2600
16 GB, 240 GB SSD + 3 TB HDD
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