Intel Core i7-2600K vs Intel Core i7-2600
Comparative analysis of Intel Core i7-2600K and Intel Core i7-2600 processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Graphics, Graphics interfaces, Compatibility, Peripherals, Security & Reliability, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark, Geekbench 4 - Single Core, Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core, 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score, CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s).
Differences
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i7-2600K
- Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
- Around 3% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 5492 vs 5343
- Around 12% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Single Core: 811 vs 727
- Around 14% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core: 3117 vs 2727
- Around 3% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s): 4.524 vs 4.393
- Around 5% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s): 77.745 vs 74.312
- Around 11% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s): 0.602 vs 0.54
- Around 1% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s): 2.129 vs 2.109
Specifications (specs) | |
Unlocked | Unlocked vs Locked |
Benchmarks | |
PassMark - Single thread mark | 1746 vs 1740 |
PassMark - CPU mark | 5492 vs 5343 |
Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 811 vs 727 |
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 3117 vs 2727 |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 4.524 vs 4.393 |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 77.745 vs 74.312 |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 0.602 vs 0.54 |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) | 2.129 vs 2.109 |
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i7-2600
- Around 63% better performance in 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score: 3000 vs 1845
Benchmarks | |
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score | 3000 vs 1845 |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) | 5.019 vs 5.018 |
Compare benchmarks
CPU 1: Intel Core i7-2600K
CPU 2: Intel Core i7-2600
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Geekbench 4 - Single Core |
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Name | Intel Core i7-2600K | Intel Core i7-2600 |
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PassMark - Single thread mark | 1746 | 1740 |
PassMark - CPU mark | 5492 | 5343 |
Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 811 | 727 |
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 3117 | 2727 |
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score | 1845 | 3000 |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 4.524 | 4.393 |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 77.745 | 74.312 |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 0.602 | 0.54 |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) | 2.129 | 2.109 |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) | 5.018 | 5.019 |
Compare specifications (specs)
Intel Core i7-2600K | Intel Core i7-2600 | |
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Essentials |
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Architecture codename | Sandy Bridge | Sandy Bridge |
Launch date | 3 January 2011 | January 2011 |
Launch price (MSRP) | $317 | $247 |
Place in performance rating | 2303 | 2304 |
Price now | $189.99 | $148.99 |
Processor Number | i7-2600K | i7-2600 |
Series | Legacy Intel® Core™ Processors | Legacy Intel® Core™ Processors |
Status | Discontinued | Launched |
Value for money (0-100) | 13.10 | 16.20 |
Vertical segment | Desktop | Desktop |
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64 bit support | ||
Base frequency | 3.40 GHz | 3.40 GHz |
Bus Speed | 5 GT/s DMI | 5 GT/s DMI |
Die size | 216 mm | 216 mm |
L1 cache | 64 KB (per core) | 64 KB (per core) |
L2 cache | 1024 KB | 256 KB (per core) |
L3 cache | 8192 KB | 8192 KB (shared) |
Manufacturing process technology | 32 nm | 32 nm |
Maximum core temperature | 72.6°C | 72.6°C |
Maximum frequency | 3.80 GHz | 3.80 GHz |
Number of cores | 4 | 4 |
Number of threads | 8 | 8 |
Transistor count | 995 Million | 1160 million |
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Memory |
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Max memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Maximum memory bandwidth | 21 GB/s | 21 GB/s |
Maximum memory size | 32 GB | 32 GB |
Supported memory types | DDR3 1066/1333 | DDR3 1066/1333 |
Graphics |
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Device ID | 0x112 | 0x102 |
Graphics base frequency | 850 MHz | 850 MHz |
Graphics max dynamic frequency | 1.35 GHz | 1.35 GHz |
Graphics max frequency | 1.35 GHz | 1.35 GHz |
Intel® Clear Video HD technology | ||
Intel® Flexible Display Interface (Intel® FDI) | ||
Intel® InTru™ 3D technology | ||
Intel® Quick Sync Video | ||
Processor graphics | Intel® HD Graphics 3000 | Intel® HD Graphics 2000 |
Graphics interfaces |
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Number of displays supported | 2 | 2 |
Wireless Display (WiDi) support | ||
Compatibility |
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Low Halogen Options Available | ||
Max number of CPUs in a configuration | 1 | 1 |
Package Size | 37.5mm x 37.5mm | 37.5mm x 37.5mm |
Sockets supported | LGA1155 | LGA1155 |
Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 95 Watt | 95 Watt |
Peripherals |
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Max number of PCIe lanes | 16 | 16 |
PCI Express revision | 2.0 | 2.0 |
Security & Reliability |
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Execute Disable Bit (EDB) | ||
Intel® Identity Protection technology | ||
Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT) | ||
Advanced Technologies |
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Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology | ||
Flexible Display interface (FDI) | ||
Idle States | ||
Instruction set extensions | Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX | Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX |
Intel 64 | ||
Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX) | ||
Intel® AES New Instructions | ||
Intel® Fast Memory Access | ||
Intel® Flex Memory Access | ||
Intel® Hyper-Threading technology | ||
Intel® Turbo Boost technology | ||
Intel® vPro™ Platform Eligibility | ||
Thermal Monitoring | ||
Virtualization |
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Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | ||
Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) | ||
Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) |