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In short — Core i7-6700K outperforms the cheaper Core i7-2600K on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-2600K is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-6700K is 1665 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-2600K.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-6700K
- Performs up to 7% better in DOOM Eternal than Core i7-2600K - 491 vs 458 FPS
- Consumes up to 4% less energy than Intel Core i7-2600K - 91 vs 95 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i7-2600K
- Up to 53% cheaper than Core i7-6700K - $85.0 vs $180.0
- Up to 49% better value when playing DOOM Eternal than Core i7-6700K - $0.19 vs $0.37 per FPS
DOOM Eternal
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1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Nightmare
Intel Core i7-6700K
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Intel Core i7-2600K Quad-Core Processor 3.4 Ghz 8 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I72600K
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TOP 5 Games
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1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Nightmare
Core i7-6700K
Desktop • Aug 1st, 2015
Core i7-2600K
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-6700K | vs | Intel Core i7-2600K |
|---|---|---|
Aug 1st, 2015 | Release Date | Jan 9th, 2011 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Skylake | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 4 | Cores | 4 |
| 8 | Threads | 8 |
4.0 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
4.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.8 GHz |
91 W | TDP | 95 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
40.0x | Multiplier | 34.0x |
| HD Graphics 530 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 3000 |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
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