Intel Core i7-4770K vs Intel Core i7-2600

Processor comparisons 17-03-2021

   For example you are thinking about choosing a processor, you will be able to make a choice by looking at the Intel Core i7-4770K vs Intel Core i7-2600 tests and see which is better for games or simple use for rendering, video editing, programming, machine learning, streaming. Here you can find useful information from real streaming and video editing tests or many benchmarks. A careful review of all the specifications, so that it can be easier to understand, is summarized in the table.
   From the comparison video, you can get the results of parallel examination in software tests such as VeraCrypt, Gears 5, 7zip, AIDA64, UserBenchmark, Blender, Dolphin Emulator, World of Tanks enCore Benchmark, Handbrake, PCMark 10, 3DMark, Blender, PassMark, RealBench, SuperPi, Cinebench 23 (20, 15), Furmark, GeekBench 6, 5.2, WPrime, MATLAB, DaVinci Resolve Studio, Prime95.
   And how good the CPUs are in games:

Call of Duty: Warzone and Modern Warfare
Borderlands 3
Valheim
Watch Dogs Legion
Apex Legends
Fortnite
Death Stranding
DOOM: Eternal
Assassin's Creed Valhalla
Valorant
Cyberpunk 2077
Overwatch
Halo Infinite
Last Man Standing
Red Dead Redemption 2
World of Warcraft: Shadowlands
Rainbow Six Siege
Fallout 76
Grand Theft Auto V

After looking at the data of joint benchmarks and videos, you already be able to figure out which processor is better to buy for gaming Intel Core i7-2600 or Intel Core i7-4770K.

Summary benchmark results

As a percentage of the maximum value based on a sample from the entire base of all processors
Processor Benchmark

Core i7-4770K

52%

Core i7-2600

51%

This value shows the performance of the processors in single-threaded and multi-threaded mode. In this comparison, Core i7-4770K is 1% better than Core i7-2600. The data source is several popular tests. Detailed information can be found below.

Gaming performance
Summary result of all game benchmarks.

Core i7-4770K

52%

Core i7-2600

51%

The maximum result in this parameter is 100 percent, which is the performance of the most powerful processor at the moment. And it is clear that this is a server processor, on which no one will run games. Because this processor costs several tens of thousands of dollars. Therefore, if you think that the selected CPU has a little game result, just look at the FPS that it produces in real games in the summary table below.
List of less popular games in which processors were compared: Metro Exodus, Hitman 3, Ghostrunner, Microsoft Flight Simulator, Control, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS GO), NBA 2K20, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, DOTA 2A, Half-Life: Alyx, Forza Horizon 4, Battlefield V, Monster Hunter World, League of Legends (LOL), Resident Evil 7 Biohazard, PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG), Horizon Zero Dawn.

Gaming benchmark

Fortnite	93.2	91.3
Valorant	105.9	103.7
Cyberpunk 2077	59.3	58.1
Apex Legends	99.6	97.5
Call of Duty Warzone	79.5	77.8
Overwatch	85.8	84.0
Red Dead Redemption 2	73.1	71.6
DOOM Eternal	53.0	51.9
Warzone	82.6	80.9
Assassin's Creed	89.0	87.1
Valheim	87.9	86.1

The numbers in this table indicate the maximum FPS that was received on the device with the corresponding processor. Depending on the configuration of the computer (RAM size and Video Card) and graphics quality settings (Ultra, Medium, Normal), the results may differ quite significantly. We recommend that you better study the results of the Cinebench, GeekBench and Passmark becnmarks.
The tested computers not only did they have different amounts of RAM and different video cards. But users also tested them at different screen resolutions: 2K, 4K or FullHD. Therefore, the game benchmark data is approximate. But all video cards met the average system requirements of games. To be sure exactly how much performance the processor will be in games, if you get acquainted with the benchmarks that are made with the same video card that is installed in your computer.

Power consumption

Core i7-4770K

53%

Core i7-2600

29%

To make a finishing choice on which processor is better, you should also consider the generation of its core. The newer the processor generation, the better its performance in games and benchmarks, as well as its energy efficiency. In this case the Core i7-4770K is more energy efficient than the Core i7-2600 since it has less power consumption: 84W vs. 95W. Power consumption is especially important for laptops. And TDP should be taken into account when choosing a processor cooling system. It is necessary to calculate so that the TDP data specified in the cooler specification is greater than the TDP of the compared processor.

Software benchmarks

If you plan to use the processor not only for gaming, but also for programming, streaming, machine learning, video rendering or video editing, then the main parameter for you is its performance in multi-threaded mode. In this mode, the processor uses all cores and threads that it has to the maximum to achieve maximum performance. You will find out this data from the benchmark tables below. Before you take into account the data from these tests, be sure to find out whether the software that you are going to use on your computer can work in multi-threaded mode. Since there are still many programs that can use only one core to run, and all the benefit of multi-core mode turns out to be unnecessary.

Cinebench 23, 20 an 15
The results of this benchmark show Single-threaded and Multi-threaded CPU performance

	Intel Core i7-4770K	Intel Core i7-2600
Cinbench 15 Single-core	141	124
Cinbench 15 Multi-core	709	568
Cinbench 20 Single-core	361	257
Cinbench 20 Multi-core	1769	1824
Cinbench 23 Single-core	961	759
Cinbench 23 Multi-core	4593	3647

Passmark
This popular benchmark displays Multi-threaded and Single-threaded processor performance

	Intel Core i7-4770K	Intel Core i7-2600
Single-Core	2172	1751
Multi-Core	7083	5341

GeekBench 6, 5.2
This benchmark shows Multi-threaded and Single-threaded processor performance

	Intel Core i7-4770K	Intel Core i7-2600
Single-Core	1339	844
Multi-Core	5120	3227

Comparison of specifications

In the specification comparison table, the processor release date and overclocking capability will be the most useful. The newer the processor, the longer it will last in your computer. And the easier it will be to upgrade the system in the future. The same benefits from the presence of overclocking. If the processor can be overclocked, increasing its performance, then it will still be able to produce maximum FPS in new games. It turns out that there is no longer a need to buy a new CPU to enjoy the games any longer. The savings are obvious!

	Intel Core i7-4770K	Intel Core i7-2600
Announcement date	April 01, 2013	October 01, 2010
Type	Desktop	Desktop
Socket	LGA1150	LGA1155
Core name	Haswell	Sandy Bridge
Architecture	x86	x86
Generation	4
Turbo Frequency	3.9 MHz	3.8 MHz
Frequency	3.5 MHz	3.4 MHz
Cores	4	4
Threads	8	8
Bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Bit	64	64
Lithography	22 nm	32 nm
Transistors count	2460 millions	2460 millions
Power consumption (TDP)	84 W	95 W
Memory type	DDR3-1333/1600, DDR3L-1333/1600 @ 1.5V	DDR3 1066/1333
Max. Memory	32 Gb	32 Gb
Memory Frequency
Memory bandwidth	25.6 GB/s	21 GB/s
L1 cache
L2 cache
L3 cache	8 MB	8 MB
Overclocking	Yes	Yes
Supports ECC	No	No
Part number

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here Core i7-4770K is 2% better than Core i7-2600 in terms of CPU frequency. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption (relevant for laptops).

Result:
The number of parameters for which Intel Core i7-4770K is better: 27
The number of parameters for which Intel Core i7-2600 is better: 1
Although it should be realized that the summary data in the text above do not mean that taking them into account you should undividedly trust a simple comparison of these numbers. Be sure to watch the video tests and read the opinion of real owners of Intel Core i7-4770K and Intel Core i7-2600 before making a selection which of the processors to buy for gaming.

• Intel Core i7-4770K specs and review.

• Intel Core i7-2600 specs and review.