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Core i7-2600K vs Core i5-4570S

Core i7-2600K vs Core i5-4570S: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Intel Core i7-2600K

3.4 GHz | 4-core

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

Intel Core i5-4570S

2.9 GHz | 4-core

2QX8548 - Intel Core i5 i5-4570S 2.90 GHz Processor - Socket H3 LGA-1150

Buy for $59.57 on Amazon

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Intel Core i7-2600K

3.4 GHz | 4-core

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

Buy for $70 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 280542 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-4570S

2.9 GHz | 4-core

2QX8548 - Intel Core i5 i5-4570S 2.90 GHz Processor - Socket H3 LGA-1150

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In Stock

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Availability

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

Availability

2QX8548 - Intel Core i5 i5-4570S 2.90 GHz Processor - Socket H3 LGA-1150

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-4570S outperforms the more expensive Core i7-2600K on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i5-4570S is 875 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-2600K.

Advantages of Intel Core i7-2600K

Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-4570S - 8 vs 4 threads

Advantages of Intel Core i5-4570S

Performs up to 2% better in World of Tanks than Core i7-2600K - 522 vs 510 FPS
Up to 15% cheaper than Core i7-2600K - $59.57 vs $70.0
Up to 21% better value when playing World of Tanks than Core i7-2600K - $0.11 vs $0.14 per FPS
Consumes up to 32% less energy than Intel Core i7-2600K - 65 vs 95 Watts

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World of Tanks

World of Tanks

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011

FPS

510

97%

Value, $/FPS

$0.14/FPS

78%

Price, $

$70

85%

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

Buy for $70 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 280542 minutes ago

Desktop • Jun 2nd, 2013

FPS

522

100%

Value, $/FPS

$0.11/FPS

100%

Price, $

$59.57

100%

FPS and Value Winner

2QX8548 - Intel Core i5 i5-4570S 2.90 GHz Processor - Socket H3 LGA-1150

Buy for $59.57 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 280544 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011

Desktop • Jun 2nd, 2013

169

FPS

165

FPS

God of War

God of War

120

FPS

79

FPS

League of Legends

League of Legends

162

FPS

157

FPS

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

268

FPS

258

FPS

F1 22

F1 22

169

FPS

160

FPS

Resident Evil 4

Resident Evil 4

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011

Single-Core

668

63%

Multi-Core

2320

81%

Desktop • Jun 2nd, 2013

Single-Core

1046

100%

Multi-Core

2849

100%

Intel Core i7-2600K	vs	Intel Core i5-4570S
Jan 9th, 2011	Release Date	Jun 2nd, 2013
Core i7	Collection	Core i5
Sandy Bridge	Codename	Haswell
Intel Socket 1155	Socket	Intel Socket 1150
Desktop	Segment	Desktop
4	Cores	4
8	Threads	4
3.4 GHz	Base Clock Speed	2.9 GHz
3.8 GHz	Turbo Clock Speed	3.6 GHz
95 W	TDP	65 W
32 nm	Process Size	22 nm
34.0x	Multiplier	29.0x
Intel HD 3000	Integrated Graphics	Intel HD 4600
Yes	Overclockable	No

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