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Core i7-2600K vs Ryzen 7 2700X

Core i7-2600K vs Ryzen 7 2700X: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Intel Core i7-2600K

3.4 GHz | 4-core

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Intel Core i7-2600K Quad-Core Processor 3.4 Ghz 8 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I72600K

Buy for $70 on Amazon

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FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 7 2700X

3.7 GHz | 8-core

AMD Ryzen 7 2700X Logo
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X Processor with Wraith Prism LED Cooler - YD270XBGAFBOX

Buy for $210 on Amazon

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Updated 349267 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-2600K

3.4 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i7-2600K Logo
Intel Core i7-2600K Quad-Core Processor 3.4 Ghz 8 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I72600K

Buy for $70 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 349266 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 7 2700X

3.7 GHz | 8-core

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AMD Ryzen 7 2700X Processor with Wraith Prism LED Cooler - YD270XBGAFBOX

Buy for $210 on Amazon

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Updated 349267 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Ryzen 7 2700X 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 Ryzen 7 2700X is 2657 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-2600K.

Advantages of Intel Core i7-2600K

  • Up to 67% cheaper than Ryzen 7 2700X - $70.0 vs $210.0
  • Up to 64% better value when playing Need For Speed Unbound than Ryzen 7 2700X - $0.55 vs $1.52 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 10% less energy than AMD Ryzen 7 2700X - 95 vs 105 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 7 2700X doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of AMD Ryzen 7 2700X

  • Performs up to 9% better in Need For Speed Unbound than Core i7-2600K - 138 vs 127 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-2600K - 16 vs 8 threads
This is a free version of Need For Speed Unbound.

Need For Speed Unbound

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i7-2600K Logo
Core i7-2600K

Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011


FPS

127

92.02898550724638%

Value, $/FPS

$0.55/FPS

100%

Price, $

$70

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core i7-2600K Quad-Core Processor 3.4 Ghz 8 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I72600K

Buy for $70 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 349266 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 7 2700X Logo
Ryzen 7 2700X

Desktop • Apr 19th, 2018


FPS

138

100%

Value, $/FPS

$1.52/FPS

36.18421052631579%

Price, $

$210

33%

FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 7 2700X Processor with Wraith Prism LED Cooler - YD270XBGAFBOX

Buy for $210 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 349267 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i7-2600K Logo
Core i7-2600K

Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011

AMD Ryzen 7 2700X Logo
Ryzen 7 2700X

Desktop • Apr 19th, 2018

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-2600K Logo
Core i7-2600K

Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011


Single-Core

668

53.65461847389559%

Multi-Core

2320

37.95190577457876%

AMD Ryzen 7 2700X Logo
Ryzen 7 2700X

Desktop • Apr 19th, 2018


Single-Core

1245

100%

Multi-Core

6113

100%

Intel Core i7-2600K Logo

Intel Core i7-2600K

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AMD Ryzen 7 2700X Logo

AMD Ryzen 7 2700X

Jan 9th, 2011Release Date
Apr 19th, 2018
Core i7CollectionRyzen 7
Sandy BridgeCodenamePinnacle Ridge
Intel Socket 1155SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
4Cores
8
8Threads
16
3.4 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.7 GHz
3.8 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
4.3 GHz
95 W
TDP105 W
32 nmProcess Size
12 nm
34.0xMultiplier
37.0x
Intel HD 3000
Integrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

Builds Using Core i7-2600K or Ryzen 7 2700X

Need For Speed Unbound, 1920 x 1080, Ultra

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