Intel Core i7 2600 4-core LGA1155
Intel
50 Overall Score
vs
Dell 7700
Dell
60 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Intel Core i7 2600 4-core LGA1155
92 out of 100 medium confidence 28 reviews
The Intel Core i7-2600 is overwhelmingly praised for its exceptional speed and multi-threaded performance, especially in tasks like video editing, 3D rendering, and virtualization. Users highlight its fast stock clock speed with turbo boost, Hyper-Threading, integrated HD graphics, and solid value compared to higher-end models. A few note the stock heatsink is poor, but most are very satisfied with its power and reliability.
Pros
- Exceptional speed and performance
- Hyper-Threading for 8 logical cores
- Integrated HD Graphics
- Great for video editing and 3D rendering
- Supports virtualization (VT-d)
Cons
- Poor quality stock heatsink
- Not the unlocked "K" version
- Requires knowledge for overclocking
Performance speed 22
Multitasking 12
Hyper threading 7
Integrated graphics 5
Value for money 6
Stock cooler quality 2
Dell 7700
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Efficiency
Budget
Productivity
Gaming
Server
Ai Llm
Specifications
| Intel Core i7 2600 | Dell 7700 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | Intel |
| Series | Core i7 | Core i7 |
| Model | 2600 | 1255U |
| Codename | Sandy Bridge | Alder Lake-U |
| Class | desktop | laptop |
| Process | 32 | 10★ |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 4 | 10★ |
| P-cores | — | 2★ |
| E-cores | — | 8★ |
| Threads | 8 | 12★ |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 1 | 2.5★ |
| L3 Cache | 8 | 12★ |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR3 | DDR4★ |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | 2★ | — |
| Max Memory | 21 | 64★ |
| ECC | ✗ | ✗ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | LGA1155 | Intel BGA 1744 |
| PCIe | 2.0 | 4.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 20★ |
| TDP | 95 | 15★ |
| Max Turbo Power | — | 55★ |
| Unlocked | ✗ | ✗ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 2000 | Iris Xe 96EU |
Pros & Cons
Intel Core i7 2600 4-core LGA1155
- Strong user sentiment (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong feature (70th percentile)
Dell 7700
- Strong efficiency (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong single thread (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong platform (71st percentile)
- Strong feature (70th percentile)
- Below average social proof (25th percentile)
Pricing
Intel Core i7 2600 4-core LGA11550.007score per dollar
vs
Dell 77000.001score per dollar
Intel Core i7 2600 4-core LGA1155 offers 7.0x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Dell 7700
Scores 60 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 16 of 28 specs.
