Intel i7-2600K in 2017: Benchmark vs. 7700K, 1700, & More

This revisit looks at the Intel i7-2600K in 2017, as tested in Blender rendering, gaming (FPS), and Cinebench/Firestrike.

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Editor-in-Chief, Test Lead: Steve Burke
Sr Editor, Tester: Patrick Lathan
Video Producer: Andrew Coleman

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[AbyssmalAngel]

The i7 2600K. The processor that started before this console generation, and will still be relevant when it ends....

[CrazyLegsFE]

I would say Sandy Bridge owners definitely got their money's worth! It's still competitive that's nuts!

[AssassinKID]

A 6 years old chip that can still perform admirably in today's game, awesome. I bought one used, OC'ed to 4.4 Ghz and paired it with a Gtx 1060, saved a lot of money :)

[samspace]

I've been editing my channels 4K video with my trusty i7 2600K powered machine for over a year now. Its been editing video since 2011!

[adamaussie]

I have been running my 2600k at 1.5v 5.1ghz for over 6 years now. Keep the temps under 75c. The folks saying 1.4v will destroy your sandy bridge in 6 months are nuts.

[IainB]

I'm still using my launch-day i7 2600k but now have it paired with with a GTX 1070 running at 1440p with 144hz and G-Sync. I have no immediate plans to upgrade the CPU/Mobo yet, it still runs very well.

[piqstef]

So in a nutshell the 6 year difference in performance from 2600k to 7700k is pathetic.

[lifeinthaboot]

Not giving up my 5ghz 2600k just yet. She still has more to give.

[Mockanters]

I run the i7 2600 and gtx 1070. Its amazing.

[puriko]

Steve at 7:46 you were saying how well the i7 2600k holds against the i5 7600k.This shows how little Intel improved in the last 5 years. I remember when each gen of CPU would bring 20-40% improvement over the last .

[wakesake]

the 2600k was the last great thing that came out from intel

[crusadehs]

2600k might just get a 10 year lifespan with a good OC, pretty crazy considering the chip might just give out (die) at that point.

[fbmowner]

My 2600k was the best overclocking chip I've ever had. I couldn't let it go and I couldnt let it sit. Into the NAS it went!

[alexhere]

I'm gonna be rocking my 2600K at 4.8 GHz until PCIe 4.0 platform arrives

[newport]

i still use a 2600k with a gtx 1080 on water, still an awesome cpu

[josephbrien]

thanks for the reviews. no need to upgrade my i7 2600k @4.5ghz with asus z68 v pro gen3 mobo with usb3 and pcie3. still kicks ass in "gaming" :)

[lapptech]

My 2600K is probably the best buy I've ever done in the computer department.

[BulldogsFever]

This makes me feel even better about my decision to upgrade from 2500k to 2600k! Just snagged one off Ebay and should have it tomorrow or Monday.

[PowerPc]

I run 2600K @ 4.7GHz stable 24/7 and this processor for gaming is amazing!
Nice revisit mate!

[ceed]

Finally. a review I can use. I was considering upgrading from my 2600k to a Ryzen 1700. While it would be useful for content creation, it sure looks like a lateral upgrade as far as gaming is concerned (at least as it stands now). This is really making me rethink moving to Ryzen now.