Intel Core i7-4820K vs Intel Core i7-2600K

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Intel Core i7-4820K or Intel Core i7-4820K – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i7-4820K features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2013 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition series.
To use the Intel Core i7-4820K, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2011 socket.
The Intel Core i7-2600K features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2011 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-2600K, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1155 socket.
Intel Core i 4000X Group Intel Core i 2000
4 Generation 2
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i7-4820K Name Intel Core i7-2600K
Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition Family Intel Core i7
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-4820K has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-4820K is 3.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.9 GHz.
The Intel Core i7-2600K has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-2600K is 3.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.8 GHz.
8 Threads 8
4x Cores 4x
4 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
Yes Overclocking Yes
3.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.8 GHz
3.7 GHz Frequency 3.4 GHz
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.8 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-4820K does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i7-2600K has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-2600K uses the Intel HD Graphics 3000, which has 96 texture shaders
and 12 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- Shaders 96
-- Release date Q1/2011
-- Technology 32 nm
-- Direct X 10.1
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
-- Execution units 12
-- GPU frequency 0.85 GHz
-- Generation 6
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.35 GHz
GPU name Intel HD Graphics 3000
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
-- VP8 No
-- VC-1 Decode
-- JPEG No
-- AV1 No
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
-- AVC Decode / Encode
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- VP9 No
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 59.7 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 21.0 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR3-1866 Memory type DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333
No ECC No
64.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
4 Memory channels 2
59.7 GB/s Bandwidth 21.0 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 130 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 95 W watts.
130 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 95 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-4820K is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 10.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i7-2600K is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
Q3/2013 Release date Q1/2011
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
22 nm Technology 32 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
280 $ Release price 270 $
Ivy Bridge E Architecture Sandy Bridge S
10.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
LGA 2011 Socket LGA 1155
0 bytes L2-Cache 1.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-4820K
4C 8T @ 3.7 GHz
15097
15097
Intel Core i7-2600K
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
12496
12496

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-4820K
4C 8T @ 3.7 GHz
3813
3813
Intel Core i7-2600K
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
3193
3193

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-4820K
4C 8T @ 3.7 GHz
3392
3392
Intel Core i7-2600K
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
3098
3098

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-4820K
4C 8T @ 3.7 GHz
2803
2803
Intel Core i7-2600K
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
2457
2457

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-4820K
4C 8T @ 3.7 GHz
1851
1851
Intel Core i7-2600K
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
1690
1690

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-4820K
4C 8T @ 3.7 GHz
740
740
Intel Core i7-2600K
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
707
707

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-4820K
4C 8T @ 3.7 GHz
728
728
Intel Core i7-2600K
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
612
612

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-4820K
4C 8T @ 3.7 GHz
141
141
Intel Core i7-2600K
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
128
128