Key Differences
In short — Core i7-6700K outperforms Core i5-2520M on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-6700K is 1642 days newer than Core i5-2520M.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-6700K
- Performs up to 3% better in Monster Hunter: World than Core i5-2520M - 258 vs 250 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-2520M - 8 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i5-2520M
- Consumes up to 62% less energy than Intel Core i7-6700K - 35 vs 91 Watts
Monster Hunter: World
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Desktop • Aug 1st, 2015
FPS
258
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.7/FPS
100%
Price, $
$180
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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In Stock
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Desktop • Aug 1st, 2015
Mobile • Feb 1st, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-6700K | vs | Intel Core i5-2520M |
---|---|---|
Aug 1st, 2015 | Release Date | Feb 1st, 2011 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i5 |
Skylake | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel BGA 1023 |
Desktop | Segment | Mobile |
4 | Cores | 2 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
4.0 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.5 GHz |
4.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.2 GHz |
91 W | TDP | 35 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
40.0x | Multiplier | 25.0x |
HD Graphics 530 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 3000 |
No | Overclockable | No |