Intel Core i7-2600
Benchmarks & Specs

The Intel Core i7-2600 is a 4-core CPU based on Intels "Sandy Bridge" CPU architecture. The "Sandy Bridge" CPU architecture has been completely redeveloped by Intel and is now significantly more powerful.

Although the Intel Core i7-2600 has 4 CPU cores, it can process up to 8 threads in parallel. This is made possible by Intels Hyper-Threading technology, which enables 2 threads per physically present CPU core. AMD offers an identical function in its processors with Simultaneous Multi-Threading technology.

The Intel Core i7-2600 is not overclockable, but there are K models from Intel that have a free multiplier and can therefore be overclocked very easily. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-2600 is 3.4 GHz. This can increase the CPU to up to 3.8 GHz via the so-called turbo mode. To do this, the CPU must be in a certain range for CPU temperature and power consumption.

The Intel Core i7-2600 has Intel HD Graphics 2000 as integrated graphics. This has 6 execution units and 48 texture shaders. This graphics is usually too weak for computer games.

The maximum memory bandwidth is 21.3 GB/s using DDR3-1333 memory in dual-channel mode. In dual-channel mode, at least two memory modules must be installed in the system. If only one module is installed, the maximum possible memory bandwidth is halved. A maximum of 32 GB of RAM can be connected to an Intel Core i7-2600 system.

The Intel Core i7-2600 supports the PCIe 2.0 standard with 16 PCIe lines. The maximum PCIe bandwidth is 8 GB/s. External components such as a dedicated graphics card are connected to the processor via PCIe.

The TDP (Thermal Design Power) of the Intel Core i7-2600 is 95 watts.

• Sandy Bridge S Architecture
• Solid performance for everyday tasks
• 8 MB Level 3 Cache
• Integrated Intel HD Graphics 2000