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Intel Core i7-2600K | AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i7-2600K or AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The Intel Core i7-2600K has 4 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.80 GHz. Up to 32 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i7-2600K was released in Q1/2011. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U has 8 cores with 16 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 5.10 GHz. The CPU supports up to 256 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U was released in Q2/2023. |
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Intel Core i7 (298) | Family | AMD Ryzen 7 PRO (21) |
Intel Core i 2000 (28) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen 7040 (21) |
2 | Generation | 6 |
Sandy Bridge S | Architecture | Phoenix (Zen 4) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe 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 3.40 GHz (3.80 GHz) while the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U has 8 CPU cores and 16 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U is at 3.30 GHz (5.10 GHz). |
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Intel Core i7-2600K | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U |
4 | Cores | 8 |
8 | Threads | 16 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
3.40 GHz | Frequency | 3.30 GHz |
3.80 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 5.10 GHz |
3.80 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | -- |
NPU AI performanceThe performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. |
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Intel Core i7-2600K | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U |
-- | AI hardware | AMD Ryzen™ AI |
-- | AI specifications | AMD dedicated AI XDNA Technology |
-- | NPU + CPU + iGPU | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The Intel Core i7-2600K or AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die. |
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Intel HD Graphics 3000 | GPU | AMD Radeon 780M |
0.85 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.80 GHz |
1.35 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 2.70 GHz |
6 | GPU Generation | 3 |
32 nm | Technology | 4 nm |
2 | Max. displays | 4 |
12 | Compute units | 12 |
96 | Shader | 768 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | Yes |
No | Frame Generation | AMD FSR |
2 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 32 GB |
10.1 | DirectX Version | 12 |
Hardware codec supportA 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. |
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Intel HD Graphics 3000 | GPU | AMD Radeon 780M |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | Decode |
No | Codec VP8 | Decode |
No | Codec AV1 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
No | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i7-2600K can use up to 32 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 21.3 GB/s. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U supports up to 256 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 120.0 GB/s. |
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Intel Core i7-2600K | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U |
DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333 | Memory | DDR5-4800, DDR5-5600, LPDDR5-6400, LPDDR5X-7500 |
32 GB | Max. Memory | 256 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
21.3 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 120.0 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
1.00 MB | L2 Cache | 8.00 MB |
8.00 MB | L3 Cache | 16.00 MB |
2.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
16 | PCIe lanes | 20 |
8.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 39.4 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Core i7-2600K is 95 W, while the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U has a TDP of 28 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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Intel Core i7-2600K | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U |
95 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 28 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | 30 W |
-- | TDP down | 15 W |
-- | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i7-2600K is manufactured in 32 nm and has 9.00 MB cache. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U is manufactured in 4 nm and has a 24.00 MB cache. |
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Intel Core i7-2600K | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U |
32 nm | Technology | 4 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX | ISA extensions | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2,FMA3, AVX2, AVX512 |
LGA 1155 | Socket | FP8 |
VT-x, VT-x EPT | Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q1/2011 | Release date | Q2/2023 |
270 $ | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i7-2600K
4C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U
8C 16T @ 5.10 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-2600K
4C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U
8C 16T @ 3.30 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-2600K
4C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U
8C 16T @ 5.10 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-2600K
4C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U
8C 16T @ 3.30 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-2600K
Intel HD Graphics 3000 @ 1.35 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U
AMD Radeon 780M @ 2.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-2600K
4C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U
8C 16T @ 3.30 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-2600K
4C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U
8C 16T @ 5.10 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-2600K
4C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U
8C 16T @ 3.30 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-2600K
4C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U
8C 16T @ 5.10 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-2600K
4C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U
8C 16T @ 3.30 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-2600K
4C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U
8C 16T @ 3.30 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-2600K
4C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U
8C 16T @ 5.10 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-2600K
4C 8T @ 3.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U
8C 16T @ 3.30 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-2600K
4C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U
8C 16T @ 5.10 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-2600K
4C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U
8C 16T @ 3.30 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-2600K
4C 8T @ 3.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U
8C 16T @ 3.30 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i7-2600K | AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U |
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