Intel Core i7-2600K
Category: CPU / Processor
Manufacturer: Intel
Cores: 4C / 8T
Clock: 3.4 - 3.4 GHz
Socket: LGA1155
TDP: 95W
Price: $77.12 from Newegg
Intel Core i7-2600K
Cores
4C / 8T
Clock
3.4 - 3.4 GHz
Socket
LGA1155
TDP
95W
Best price from Newegg
$77.12
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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 $77.12 price tag places it squarely in budget territory. 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 3000 |
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