Core i5-4460 vs Core i7-2600K
These two are practically equal for gaming.
Verdict
- Performance index: practically equal (20 vs 20).
- Cores: both have 4.
- Power (TDP): Core i5-4460 84 W, Core i7-2600K 95 W; the Core i5-4460 delivers 13% more performance per watt.
- Age: the Core i5-4460 is 3 years newer (2014 vs 2011).
- Platform: different sockets (LGA1150 vs LGA1155), so they need different motherboards.
Specs
| Spec | Core i5-4460 | Core i7-2600K |
|---|---|---|
| Performance index | 20 | 20 |
| Brand / series | Intel Core 4th Gen | Intel Core 2nd Gen |
| Released | 2014 | 2011 |
| Cores | 4 | 4 |
| Threads | 4 | 8 |
| Base clock | 3.2 GHz | 3.4 GHz |
| Boost clock | 3.4 GHz | 3.8 GHz |
| Power (TDP) | 84 W | 95 W |
| Socket | LGA1150 | LGA1155 |