Intel Next Generation Core i5-2500K and i7-2600K "Sandy Bridge" Processors Reviewed - Futurelooks
R5 5600X matches i5-2600k in average gaming performance for over $100 less (i5 12600k $320+$70 board premium vs R5 5600X $280 vs R7 5800X $300 at microcenter) : r/AyyMD
60 FPS gaming with a 10 year-old CPU: legendary Sandy Bridge i7-2600K delivers solid gaming results when paired with the RX 6900XT - NotebookCheck.net News