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Intel Core i7-2600 Benchmark, Test and specs
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The Intel Core i7-2600 was released in Q1/2011 and has 4 cores. The processor can process 8 threads simultaneously and uses a mainboard with the socket LGA 1155. In the Geekbench 5 benchmark, the Intel Core i7-2600 achieved a result of 772 points (single-core) or 2,874 points (multi-core).
| Name: | Intel Core i7-2600 |
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| Family: | Intel Core i7 (299) |
| CPU group: | Intel Core i 2000 (28) |
| Architecture: | Sandy Bridge S |
| Technology: | 32 nm |
| Segment: | Desktop |
| Generation: | 2 |
| Predecessor: | -- |
| Successor: | -- |
CPU Cores and Base Frequency
The Intel Core i7-2600 has 4 cores. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-2600 is 3.40 GHz (3.80 GHz). An initial performance assessment can be made using the number of CPU cores.
| CPU Cores / Threads: | 4 / 8 |
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| Core architecture: | normal |
| Cores: | 4x |
| Hyperthreading / SMT: | Yes |
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| Overclocking: | No |
| Frequency: | 3.40 GHz |
| Turbo Frequency (1 Core): | 3.80 GHz |
| Turbo Frequency (4 Cores): | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)
The Intel Core i7-2600 has an integrated graphics that the system can use to efficiently play back videos. The Intel Core i7-2600 has the Intel HD Graphics 2000 installed, which has 6 streaming multiprocessors (48 shaders).
| GPU name: | Intel HD Graphics 2000 |
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| GPU frequency: | 0.85 GHz |
| GPU (Turbo): | 1.35 GHz |
| Compute units: | 6 |
| Shader: | 48 |
| Hardware Raytracing: | No |
| Release date: | Q1/2011 |
| Max. displays: | 2 |
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| Generation: | 6 |
| Direct X: | 10.1 |
| Technology: | 32 nm |
| Max. GPU Memory: | 2 GB |
| Frame Generation: | No |
Hardware codec support
Processors with integrated graphics can process video codecs faster. Support for modern codecs can significantly increase system efficiency during video playback.
| h265 / HEVC (8 bit): | No |
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| h265 / HEVC (10 bit): | No |
| h264: | Decode / Encode |
| VP8: | No |
| VP9: | No |
| AV1: | No |
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| AVC: | Decode / Encode |
| VC-1: | Decode |
| JPEG: | No |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i7-2600 supports a maximum of 32 GB memory. Depending on the mainboard, the processor can use a maximum of 2 (Dual Channel) memory channels. This results in a maximum bandwidth of the main memory of 21.3 GB/s. |
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| Memory type: | Memory bandwidth: |
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| DDR3-1066 DDR3-1333 | 17.1 GB/s 21.3 GB/s |
| Max. Memory: | 32 GB |
| Memory channels: | 2 (Dual Channel) |
| ECC: | No |
| PCIe: | 2.0 x 16 |
| PCIe Bandwidth: | 8.0 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Core i7-2600 has a TDP of 95 W. Based on the TDP, the system manufacturer can and must adapt the cooling solution to the processor. |
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| TDP (PL1 / PBP): | 95 W |
| TDP (PL2): | -- |
| TDP up: | -- |
| TDP down: | -- |
| Tjunction max.: | -- |
Technical details
Modern production reduces the waste heat of a processor and increases its efficiency. The Intel Core i7-2600 is made in 32 nm and has 9.00 MB cache.
| Technology: | 32 nm |
|---|---|
| Chip design: | Monolithic |
| Socket: | LGA 1155 |
| L2-Cache: | 1.00 MB |
| L3-Cache: | 8.00 MB |
| AES-NI: | Yes |
| Operating systems: | Windows 10, Linux |
| Virtualization: | VT-x, VT-x EPT |
|---|---|
| Instruction set (ISA): | x86-64 (64 bit) |
| ISA extensions: | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX |
| Release date: | Q1/2011 |
| Release price: | 270 $ |
| Part Number: | -- |
| Documents: | -- |
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Benchmark results
The benchmark results for the Intel Core i7-2600 have been carefully checked by us. We only publish benchmark results that have been created by us or that have been submitted by a visitor and then checked by a team member. All results are based on and fullfill our benchmark guidelines.
Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)
Cinebench R23 is the successor of Cinebench R20 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
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Intel Core i7-2600
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Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)
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Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
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Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
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CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Single-Core)
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CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)
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Benchmarks
Cinebench R23 (SC)
598 entries
598 entries
Cinebench R23 (MC)
580 entries
580 entries
Geekbench 6 (SC)
1,817 entries
1,817 entries
Geekbench 6 (MC)
1,763 entries
1,763 entries
Geekbench 5 (SC)
2,500 entries
2,500 entries
Geekbench 5 (MC)
2,472 entries
2,472 entries
FP32 SP (iGPU)
2,088 entries
2,088 entries
PassMark CPU-Mark
2,422 entries
2,422 entries
CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (SC)
239 entries
239 entries
CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (MC)
741 entries
741 entries
Description of the processor
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.
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