Intel Core i7-2600K
Category: CPU / Processor
Manufacturer: Intel
Cores: 4C / 8T
Clock: 3.4 - 3.4 GHz
Socket: LGA1155
TDP: 95W
Price: $84.99 from Newegg
Intel Core i7-2600K
Cores
4C / 8T
Clock
3.4 - 3.4 GHz
Socket
LGA1155
TDP
95W
Best price from Newegg
$84.99
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Overview
The Intel Core i7-2600K offers 4 cores and 8 threads. Integrated Intel HD Graphics 3000 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 run from 3.4GHz base to 3.4GHz boost.
Confirm motherboard socket compatibility before anything else, then size the cooler to the TDP. Its $84.99 price tag places it squarely in budget territory. Use the PlanMyPC system builder to verify it works alongside your other components and to watch live retailer pricing. Support and warranty service run through Intel, with terms that vary by region.
| 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 3000 |
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