Intel Core i7-2600K vs Intel Core i5-7500
Our index puts the Intel Core i5-7500 roughly 13% ahead of the Intel Core i7-2600K. This is an estimate for ranking, not a measured benchmark, and the gap varies considerably by title and by resolution.
| Specification | Intel Core i7-2600K | Intel Core i5-7500 |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Intel | Intel |
| Generation | 2nd Gen (Sandy Bridge) | 7th Gen (Kaby Lake) |
| Multi-thread index | 38 | 43 (better) |
| Single-thread index | 58 | 80 (better) |
| Cores | 4 | 4 |
| Threads | 8 (better) | 4 |
| Base clock | 3.4 GHz | 3.4 GHz |
| Boost clock | 3.8 GHz | 3.8 GHz |
| Socket | LGA1155 | LGA1151 |
| TDP | 95 W | 65 W (better) |
| Release year | 2011 | 2017 (better) |
| Integrated graphics | Yes | Yes |
Green marks the stronger figure for that row only — for power draw and PSU requirement, lower is treated as better. Performance indexes are CanMyPcPlay estimates; read how they are derived.
Which should you pick?
- Games follow single-thread. For gaming, the single-thread index matters more than core count.
- Creative work follows multi-thread. Rendering, compiling and encoding scale with cores.
- Sockets differ. Moving between platforms usually means a new motherboard and often new memory.