Core i7-2600 Benchmarks & Performance Report

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for Core i7-2600 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,846 Rank: 998

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
994	Core i5-4330M	4,852	+0.1%
995	Xeon E3-1225 V2	4,850	+0.1%
996	Core i5-3470S	4,850	+0.1%
997	Core i3-4150	4,850	+0.1%
998	Core i7-2600	4,846
999	Celeron G4930	4,842	-0.1%
1000	Xeon X5690	4,842	-0.1%
1001	Xeon W3680	4,842	-0.1%
1002	Xeon Silver 4116	4,841	-0.1%
1003	Ryzen 5 2500U	4,841	-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core i7-2600 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,736 Rank: 924

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
920	Core i3-6100U	4,738	+0%
921	Xeon W3670	4,738	+0%
922	Core i5-7500T	4,737	+0%
923	Pentium Gold G5400	4,736	+0%
924	Core i7-2600	4,736
925	Ryzen Embedded V1605B	4,735	+-0%
926	Pentium Gold G5500	4,735	+-0%
927	Core i7-2600S	4,735	+-0%
928	Core i7-2960XM	4,735	+-0%
929	Pentium Gold G4620	4,733	-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core i7-2600 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,919 Rank: 998

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
994	Core i5-3360M	4,921	+0%
995	Pentium Gold G6405	4,920	+0%
996	EPYC 7302	4,919	+0%
997	Xeon E5-4669 v4	4,919	+0%
998	Core i7-2600	4,919
999	Xeon D-1540	4,909	-0.2%
1000	Xeon E3-1290 v2	4,907	-0.2%
1001	Core i7-6822EQ	4,905	-0.3%
1002	Xeon Silver 4109T	4,901	-0.4%
1003	Core i3-6167U	4,901	-0.4%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Core i7-2600 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,630 Rank: 886

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
882	Core i5-3470	4,631	+0%
883	Xeon E3-1270	4,631	+0%
884	Ryzen 3 2200GE	4,630	+0%
885	Core i5-6440EQ	4,630	+0%
886	Core i7-2600	4,630
887	Core i7-3630QM	4,630	+0%
888	Pentium Gold G7400T	4,630	+0%
889	Core i5-4430	4,629	+-0%
890	Xeon X5667	4,629	+-0%
891	Core i7-3610QM	4,629	+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core i7-2600 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,657 Rank: 777

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
773	Xeon E3-1270	4,658	+0%
774	Xeon E-2224	4,657	+0%
775	Core i7-4910MQ	4,657	+0%
776	Core i7-3920XM	4,657	+0%
777	Core i7-2600	4,657
778	Core i3-9300	4,656	+-0%
779	Core i7-6700HQ	4,656	+-0%
780	Xeon E3-1240	4,656	+-0%
781	Core i7-3740QM	4,656	+-0%
782	Core i7-4980HQ	4,656	+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core i7-2600 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,625 Rank: 899

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
895	Xeon X5660	4,626	+0%
896	Core i7-7660U	4,625	+0%
897	Core i5-7360U	4,625	+0%
898	Core i5-7287U	4,625	+0%
899	Core i7-2600	4,625
900	Core i7-3635QM	4,625	+0%
901	Xeon E3-1265L v2	4,625	+0%
902	Xeon E3-1270	4,625	+0%
903	Xeon E3-1245	4,625	+0%
904	Xeon E3-1235	4,625	+0%

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Core i7-2600 Details

The Core i7-2600 stands as a notable evolution in Intel's second-generation Core i7 lineup, offering a refined balance of performance and efficiency for its time. Released in 2011, this processor is now over a decade old, placing it firmly in the legacy category for modern computing standards. Despite its age, the i7-2600 remains relevant in certain contexts due to its robust architecture and strong performance for its era. Built on Intel's 32 nm process, it represents a significant step forward in multi-threaded processing and power management compared to its predecessors.

At its core, the i7-2600 features four physical cores with eight threads enabled through Hyper-Threading technology, making it a capable multitasking processor. It operates at a base frequency of 3.4 GHz, with a maximum turbo frequency reaching 3.8 GHz, allowing it to scale performance under load. The processor uses the LGA1155 socket and has a thermal design power (TDP) of 95 W, indicating a design that prioritizes performance over energy efficiency by today's standards. It supports dual-channel DDR3 memory at speeds up to 1333 MHz, with a maximum memory capacity of 32 GB and a memory bandwidth of 21 GB/s.

Integrated graphics are handled by Intel's HD Graphics 2000, which supports up to two displays and operates at a base frequency of 850 MHz, with a burst frequency of 1350 MHz. While not suitable for modern gaming or graphics-intensive applications, it provides sufficient performance for basic multimedia and light productivity tasks. The i7-2600 supports a range of advanced features, including Intel's VT-x and VT-d virtualization technologies, AES-NI encryption, and AVX2 instructions, making it a versatile choice for enterprise and developer environments.

In benchmark testing, the i7-2600 achieves an overall score of 4846, ranking it #998 out of 2060 processors in the overall performance category. Its single-core score of 4919 places it at #996, indicating strong individual core performance relative to its contemporaries. The multicore score of 4736 positions it at #923, highlighting its ability to handle parallel workloads effectively. While it is no longer competitive with modern processors, it holds its own against older-generation CPUs like the Xeon E3-1290 v2 and the Core i7-6822EQ, which have lower scores.

As of March 2026, the Core i7-2600 is best suited for legacy systems, retro computing enthusiasts, or users who require a reliable, cost-effective processor for non-demanding tasks. Its architecture and feature set make it a solid choice for basic office work, light content creation, and educational use, though it is no longer recommended for gaming, video editing, or any application requiring modern computational power. Its longevity is a testament to Intel's design philosophy at the time, but it is now largely overshadowed by more advanced processors in both performance and efficiency.