Intel Core i7-2600
Category: CPU / Processor
Manufacturer: Intel
Cores: 4C / 8T
Clock: 3.4 - 3.4 GHz
Socket: LGA1155
TDP: 95W
Price: $271.74 from Amazon
Intel Core i7-2600
Cores
4C / 8T
Clock
3.4 - 3.4 GHz
Socket
LGA1155
TDP
95W
Best price from Amazon
$271.74
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Overview
The Intel Core i7-2600 offers 4 cores and 8 threads. Integrated Intel HD Graphics 2000 graphics let it run headless-GPU builds and troubleshooting. 8MB of L3 cache helps in cache-sensitive games and workloads. It drops into the LGA1155 socket with a 95W TDP — about 23.8W per core.
Clocks span 3.4GHz base to 3.4GHz boost. Board socket comes first when pairing parts — after that, make sure your cooler's rating covers the chip. Expect to pay around $271.74, which lands it among mid-range options. Use the PlanMyPC system builder to verify it works alongside your other components and to keep a running tally of the cost.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| TDP | 95 W |
| CPU Cores | 4 |
| Socket | LGA1155 |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Threads | 8 |
| Base Clock | 3.4 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 3.4 GHz |
| Microarchitecture | Sandy Bridge |
| Integrated Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 2000 |
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