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		sp332 on Oct 12, 2011 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: AMD's 8-core cpu for desktops arrives in very multi-threaded applications (like compression or encoding) the AMD CPU actually keeps pace with the 2600k What is the difference in price between these CPUs?

Symmetry on Oct 12, 2011 | [–]

The 2600k is about $75 more expensive. The 2500k, which is closer to the FX8150 most of the time, is about $25 cheaper.

buff-a on Oct 12, 2011 | | [–]

2600: $299: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115...

FX-8150: $279: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103...

vondur on Oct 12, 2011 | | [–]

I just picked up an i5 2500k from Microcenter for $179. A great processor at a good price.

http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?prod...

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