Intel Core i7-2600S
Category: CPU / Processor
Manufacturer: Intel
Cores: 4C / 8T
Clock: 2.8 - 2.8 GHz
Socket: LGA1155
TDP: 65W
Price: $229.95 from Newegg

Intel Core i7-2600S
Cores
4C / 8T
Clock
2.8 - 2.8 GHz
Socket
LGA1155
TDP
65W
Best price from Newegg
$229.95
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Overview
The Intel Core i7-2600S packs 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 65W TDP — about 16.3W per core.
Clocks run from 2.8GHz base to 2.8GHz boost. Confirm motherboard socket compatibility before anything else, then size the cooler to the TDP. Expect to pay around $229.95, which lands it among mid-range options. Use the PlanMyPC system builder to verify it works alongside your other components and to watch live retailer pricing.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| TDP | 65 W |
| CPU Cores | 4 |
| Socket | LGA1155 |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Threads | 8 |
| Base Clock | 2.8 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 2.8 GHz |
| Microarchitecture | Sandy Bridge |
| Integrated Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 2000 |




