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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i7-2600K vs Core i7-3770K

The Core i7-2600K is slightly slower than the Core i7-3770K on average across 100+ games and it's also a much worse value for money, as it's $133.96 more expensive!

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$249.95View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 1% more expensive – $249.95 vs $115.99

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$115.99View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 6% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 1 year and 4 months newer
Up to 1% cheaper – $115.99 vs $249.95
Up to 7% better value for money

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

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Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i7-2600K

188FPS

Core i7-3770K

189FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i7-2600K

327FPS

Core i7-3770K

326FPS

League of Legends2009

Core i7-2600K

132FPS

Core i7-3770K

138FPS

Minecraft2011

574FPS

575FPS

385FPS

398FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Core i7-2600K

209FPS

Core i7-3770K

209FPS

Valorant2020

Core i7-2600K

541FPS

Core i7-3770K

542FPS

Overwatch 22023

Core i7-2600K

522FPS

Core i7-3770K

520FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

Scorehelp

Core i7-2600K

Core i7-3770K

11%

Core i7-3770K ranks 2 points higher.

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8 MB

8 MB

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i7-2600K

3.4 GHz

Core i7-3770K

3.5 GHz

Core i7-3770K has a 3% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i7-2600K

3.8 GHz

Core i7-3770K

3.9 GHz

Core i7-3770K boosts 3% higher.

TDPhelp

Core i7-2600K

95W

Core i7-3770K

77W

Core i7-3770K draws 18W less power.

Pricehelp

Core i7-2600K

$249.95

Core i7-3770K

$115.99

Core i7-3770K is $133.96 cheaper.

Core i7-2600KCore i7-3770K

LGA1155

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LGA1155

Sandy Bridge

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Ivy Bridge

Desktop

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Desktop

Intel HD 3000

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Intel HD 4000

1600 MHz (DDR3)

RAMhelp

1600 MHz (DDR3)

Overclockable

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Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i7-2600K or Core i7-3770K?expand_more

Neither, they're within 1% of each other across 100+ games. Pick based on price, availability, or platform compatibility.

aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core i7-2600K or Core i7-3770K?expand_more

They trade blows depending on the game. Toggle the resolution selector above to compare per-game FPS at 1440p and 4K.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i7-2600K and Core i7-3770K?expand_more

Performance: Core i7-2600K scores 9/100, Core i7-3770K scores 11/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i7-2600K or Core i7-3770K bottleneck my PC?expand_more

Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.

upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Core i7-2600K or Core i7-3770K?expand_more

Both are solid choices. Compare your current CPU against each one to see the exact FPS gain.