Core i7-2600S

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core i7-2600S

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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.
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Intel Core i7-2600S

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core i7-2600S
Model Number: i7-2600S
Cores: 4
Threads: 8
Base Frequency: 2800 MHz
Socket: LGA1155
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 65 W

Cache Specifications

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3 1066/1333
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 0 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 21 GB/s
ECC Support: No

PCI-Express Specifications

PCIe Revision: 2.0
PCIe Lanes: 16
PCIe Configuration: Up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4

Integrated Graphics

GPU: HD Graphics 2000
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 1350 MHz

Physical Specifications

Process: 32 nm
Word Size: 64-bit

CPU Features

SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX2 AES x86-64 HT EIST TXT vPro VT-x VT-d EPT Secure Key SMEP SIPP IPT TSX Flex Memory FMA
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