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Intel Core i7-2600S Benchmark, Test and specs

Name: Intel Core i7-2600S
Brand: Intel
Rating: 3 (2 reviews)

Last updated: 2024-04-16

The Intel Core i7-2600S is a 4 core processor. It can handle 8 threads simultaneously and was introduced in Q1/2011. The Intel Core i7-2600S is based on the 2. generation of the Intel Core i7 series and requires a mainboard with the socket LGA 1155. The Intel Core i7-2600S scores 768 points with one CPU core in the Geekbench 5 benchmark. When using all CPU cores, the result is 2,418 points.

At a glance
Name:	Intel Core i7-2600S
Family:	Intel Core i7 (300)
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 4 CPU cores of the Intel Core i7-2600S clock with 2.80 GHz (3.80 GHz). The number of CPU cores and the clock frequency of the processor are largely responsible for the overall performance.

CPU Cores / Threads:	4 / 8
Core architecture:	normal
Cores:	4x

Hyperthreading / SMT:	Yes
Overclocking:	No
Frequency:	2.80 GHz
Turbo Frequency (1 Core):	3.80 GHz
Turbo Frequency (4 Cores):	--

NPU AI performance

The 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.

Integrated graphics (iGPU)

With the Intel HD Graphics 2000, the Intel Core i7-2600S has an build in graphic solution. It has 6 SM processors, which have a total of 48 texture shaders. The iGPU not only enables games, but also significantly accelerates video playback.

GPU name:	Intel HD Graphics 2000
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
Generation:	6
Direct X:	10.1
Technology:	32 nm
Max. GPU Memory:	2 GB
Frame Generation:	No

Hardware codec support

Processors that have an integrated graphics can play videos faster and more efficiently. This can have a positive effect on the battery life of notebooks, for example.

h265 / HEVC (8 bit):	No
h265 / HEVC (10 bit):	No
h264:	Decode / Encode
VP8:	No
VP9:	No

AV1:	No
AVC:	Decode / Encode
VC-1:	Decode
JPEG:	No

Memory type:	Memory bandwidth:
Memory & PCIe The Intel Core i7-2600S supports up to 32 GB memory in up to 2 (Dual Channel) memory channels. This results in a maximum memory bandwidth of 21.3 GB/s.

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 Management With the TDP, the processor manufacturer specifies the cooling solution required for the processor. The Intel Core i7-2600S has a TDP of 65 W.

TDP (PL1 / PBP):	65 W
TDP (PL2):	--
TDP up:	--
TDP down:	--
Tjunction max.:	--

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-2600S has a 9.00 MB large cache. The processor is manufactured in 32 nm. Modern production increases the efficiency of the processor.

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:	--

Intel Core i7-2600S
4C 8T @ 2.80 GHz (3.80 GHz)

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Benchmark results

The benchmark results for the Intel Core i7-2600S 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.

Geekbench 6 Single-Core

Geekbench 6 is a partial load benchmark for modern computers, notebooks and smartphones. In the single-core test, only the fastest CPU core is measured. The test run simulates the performance in practice.


	Intel Core i7-2600K 4C 8T @ 3.80 GHz	707
	AMD A10-9700 4C 4T @ 3.80 GHz	705
	Intel Core i5-3475S 4C 4T @ 3.60 GHz	705
	Intel Core i7-2600S 4C 8T @ 3.80 GHz	703
	Intel Core i5-3470 4C 4T @ 3.60 GHz	703
	Intel Core i5-3470S 4C 4T @ 3.60 GHz	702
	Intel Xeon E5-2697 v2 12C 24T @ 3.50 GHz	702

Geekbench 6 Multi-Core

The practical Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark tests the system's performance under partial load. The processor's maximum power consumption is far from being used up.


	Intel Core i7-965 4C 8T @ 3.20 GHz	2174
	AMD Athlon 3000G 2C 4T @ 3.50 GHz	2169
	Intel Core i7-2600 4C 8T @ 3.40 GHz	2169
	Intel Core i7-2600S 4C 8T @ 2.80 GHz	2139
	Intel Xeon X3440 4C 8T @ 2.53 GHz	2136
	Intel Core i5-3570S 4C 4T @ 3.10 GHz	2131
	Intel Core i7-960 4C 8T @ 3.20 GHz	2130

Geekbench 5, 64bit Single-Core

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.


	Intel Core i5-4430 4C 4T @ 3.20 GHz	771
	Intel Core i5-3470 4C 4T @ 3.60 GHz	770
	Intel Core i5-3470S 4C 4T @ 3.60 GHz	769
	Intel Core i7-2600S 4C 8T @ 3.80 GHz	768
	Intel Pentium G4560T 2C 4T @ 2.90 GHz	768
	Intel Xeon D-1531 6C 12T @ 2.70 GHz	766
	Intel Core i5-4570R 4C 4T @ 3.20 GHz	764

Geekbench 5, 64bit Multi-Core

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.


	Intel Core i5-4670T 4C 4T @ 2.80 GHz	2427
	Intel Core i5-2500 4C 4T @ 3.30 GHz	2425
	Intel Core i7-965 4C 8T @ 3.20 GHz	2420
	Intel Core i7-2600S 4C 8T @ 2.80 GHz	2418
	Intel Core i5-2450P 4C 4T @ 3.20 GHz	2418
	Intel Pentium Gold G6600 2C 4T @ 4.20 GHz	2415
	Intel Pentium Gold G6505 2C 4T @ 4.20 GHz	2415

iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)

The theoretical computing performance of the internal graphics unit of the processor with simple accuracy (32 bit) in GFLOPS. GFLOPS indicates how many billion floating point operations the iGPU can perform per second.


	Intel Xeon E3-1235L v5 Intel HD Graphics P530 @ 0.40 GHz	154
	AMD A4-3300 AMD Radeon HD 6410D @ 0.44 GHz	142
	Intel Core i7-2600 Intel HD Graphics 2000 @ 1.35 GHz	130
	Intel Core i7-2600S Intel HD Graphics 2000 @ 1.35 GHz	130
	Raspberry Pi 5 B (Broadcom BCM2712) Broadcom VideoCore VII @ 0.80 GHz	120
	Intel Core i5-2500T Intel HD Graphics 2000 @ 1.25 GHz	120
	AMD Sempron 3850 AMD Radeon HD 8280 @ 0.45 GHz	115

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Some of the CPUs listed below have been benchmarked by CPU-monkey. However the majority of CPUs have not been tested and the results have been estimated by a CPU-monkey’s secret proprietary formula. As such they do not accurately reflect the actual Passmark CPU mark values and are not endorsed by PassMark Software Pty Ltd.


	AMD FX-7600P 4C 4T @ 3.60 GHz	4627
	Intel Core i5-3570S 4C 4T @ 3.10 GHz	4627
	AMD Phenom II X4 980 4C 4T @ 3.70 GHz	4610
	Intel Core i7-2600S 4C 8T @ 2.80 GHz	4582
	Intel Xeon Bronze 3104 6C 6T @ 1.70 GHz	4579
	Intel Core i7-4770TE 4C 8T @ 3.20 GHz	4562
	Intel Core i3-7300 2C 4T @ 4.00 GHz	4561

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 Multi-Core

The CPU-Z benchmark measures a processor's performance by measuring the time it takes the system to complete all benchmark calculations. The faster the benchmark is completed, the higher the score.


	Intel Xeon E3-1220 v3 4C 4T @ 3.10 GHz	1416
	Intel Core i7-870 4C 8T @ 2.93 GHz	1414
	Intel Core i5-3550 4C 4T @ 3.30 GHz	1402
	Intel Core i7-2600S 4C 8T @ 2.80 GHz	1395
	AMD Ryzen 3 1200 4C 4T @ 3.10 GHz	1372
	Intel Core i5-4460 4C 4T @ 3.20 GHz	1369
	Intel Core i5-6400 4C 4T @ 2.70 GHz	1360

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (SC)
1,886 entries

Geekbench 6 (MC)
1,820 entries

Geekbench 5 (SC)
2,510 entries

Geekbench 5 (MC)
2,477 entries

FP32 SP (iGPU)
2,155 entries

PassMark CPU-Mark
2,457 entries

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (MC)
744 entries

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