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

4,756 Rank: 1061

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
1057	Core i5-8210Y	4,758	+0%
1058	Core i5-2560M	4,757	+0%
1059	Xeon E5-2680 v2	4,757	+0%
1060	Celeron G3920	4,756	+0%
1061	Core i7-2600S	4,756
1062	Core i5-3360M	4,756	+0%
1063	Pentium Gold G6405	4,756	+0%
1064	Xeon E3-1290	4,750	-0.1%
1065	A10-7890K	4,749	-0.1%
1066	Pentium Gold 4415U	4,748	-0.2%

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Multicore Score

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

4,735 Rank: 927

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
923	Pentium Gold G5400	4,736	+0%
924	Core i7-2600	4,736	+0%
925	Ryzen Embedded V1605B	4,735	+0%
926	Pentium Gold G5500	4,735	+0%
927	Core i7-2600S	4,735
928	Core i7-2960XM	4,735	+0%
929	Pentium Gold G4620	4,733	+-0%
930	Intel Core i3-330UM	4,733	+-0%
931	Core i7-3940XM	4,730	-0.1%
932	Core i5-1030NG7	4,730	-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

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

4,770 Rank: 1090

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
1086	Xeon W-2102	4,776	+0.1%
1087	EPYC 7281	4,775	+0.1%
1088	Pentium G3260	4,775	+0.1%
1089	Core i7-4500U	4,773	+0.1%
1090	Core i7-2600S	4,770
1091	Xeon D-1587	4,769	+-0%
1092	Core m5-6Y57	4,768	+-0%
1093	Xeon E5-2623 v4	4,767	-0.1%
1094	Pentium G3250	4,765	-0.1%
1095	Core M 5Y31	4,764	-0.1%

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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 i7-2600S based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,608 Rank: 946

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
942	Core i5-7400T	4,611	+0.1%
943	Core i7-2860QM	4,610	+0%
944	Core i5-6300HQ	4,609	+0%
945	Core i5-2550K	4,608	+0%
946	Core i7-2600S	4,608
947	Core i7-875K	4,608	+0%
948	Pentium Silver N6005	4,608	+0%
949	Xeon D-1518	4,607	+-0%
950	Core i5-3330S	4,607	+-0%
951	Xeon W3550	4,607	+-0%

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Data Processing

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

4,620 Rank: 857

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
853	Pentium Gold G7400	4,621	+0%
854	Ryzen 3 2300U	4,620	+0%
855	Core i5-4690	4,620	+0%
856	Core i7-8565U	4,620	+0%
857	Core i7-2600S	4,620
858	Core i5-5675C	4,619	+-0%
859	Xeon L5640	4,619	+-0%
860	Core i5-4670K	4,618	+-0%
861	Core i5-8265U	4,618	+-0%
862	Phenom II X6 1090T	4,618	+-0%

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Physics & Compute

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

4,613 Rank: 930

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
926	Xeon D-1518	4,614	+0%
927	Ryzen 5 3500U	4,613	+0%
928	Ryzen 3 2200GE	4,613	+0%
929	Core i7-6660U	4,613	+0%
930	Core i7-2600S	4,613
931	Core i3-6300	4,612	+-0%
932	Xeon X5677	4,612	+-0%
933	Core i3-7300T	4,611	+-0%
934	Core i7-7560U	4,610	-0.1%
935	Core i5-2500K	4,610	-0.1%

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Core i7-2600S Details

The Intel Core i7-2600S, released in 2011, stands as a legacy processor from the early days of the Sandy Bridge era, built on a 32 nm process node and designed for mainstream desktop use. Despite its age, the chip retains relevance in certain retro computing and budget build scenarios due to its balanced performance and low power consumption. With a base clock of 2.8 GHz and a turbo frequency reaching 3.8 GHz, the quad-core, eight-thread design leverages Intel's Hyper-Threading technology to deliver efficient multitasking performance. It operates on the LGA1155 socket and supports DDR3-1066/1333 memory, with a maximum capacity of 32 GB across two channels and a peak bandwidth of 21 GB/s.

The integrated Intel HD Graphics 2000 GPU, while modest by modern standards, provides sufficient visual output for office tasks, media playback, and light gaming. It runs at 850 MHz base frequency and can boost to 1.35 GHz under load, supporting up to two displays. The processor’s 65 W TDP ensures low thermal output and makes it suitable for compact systems without aggressive cooling. It also supports a range of modern features including AVX2, AES-NI, and Intel vPro, which enhance encryption and virtualization performance.

In benchmark testing, the i7-2600S achieves a single-core score of 4770, ranking it #1090 of 2060, and a multicore score of 4735, placing it at #925 of 2060. Its overall score of 4756 positions it at #1060 in the broader ranking. While these results are competitive with some modern low-power CPUs, they fall significantly short of today’s top-tier processors, which exceed 8,000 in multicore performance. The CPU performs particularly well in single-threaded applications, though its multicore capabilities are limited compared to current mainstream and high-end offerings.

Despite being outdated by current standards, the Core i7-2600S remains a capable option for legacy systems, light office use, or as a low-cost upgrade in older platforms. Its inclusion of features like VT-x, EPT, and TXT ensures it remains secure and capable in virtualized environments. As of March 2026, the processor is best suited for users prioritizing cost-effectiveness and compatibility over raw performance, serving as a reliable workhorse in non-demanding computing scenarios.