Intel Core i7-2600K
Intel desktop processor from 2011, socket LGA1155: 4 cores, 8 threads, up to 3.8 GHz.
7.6Overall score, of 100
5,475PassMark CPU Mark
1,740Single-thread rating
from $84US price
Specifications
| Cores | 4 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 8 |
| Base clock | 3.4 GHz |
| Max boost | 3.8 GHz |
| L3 cache | 8 MB |
| TDP | 95 W |
| Max power | 95 W |
| Memory | DDR3 |
| Memory speed | 1333 MT/s |
| PCI Express | PCIe 2.0 |
| Socket | LGA1155 |
| Process | 32 nm (Intel) |
| Architecture | Sandy Bridge |
| Series | 2nd Gen Core |
| Release year | 2011 |
| Integrated graphics | HD Graphics 3000 |
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Specs: manufacturer data. Scores: PassMark. Gaming: Tom's Hardware. US prices: PassMark, updated 2026-10-30.