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Intel BX80623I72600 Core i7-2600 Quad-Core Processor 3.4 GHz 8 MB Cache LGA 1155

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Features

  • All Core i7 processors have Intel Turbo Boost Technology
  • 8 MB Intel Smart Cache is dynamically shared to each processor core, based on workload
  • Quad-core processor with Intel Hyper-Threading Technology (Intel HT) delivers eight-way multicore processing
  • Specs: Quad-core 3.4GHz, 8M Cache, Intel HD Graphics 2000, 95 watt TDP, Dual-channel DDR3 memory support, socket LGA1155
  • Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology is an advanced means of enabling very high performance while also delivery power-conservation.
  • Specs: Quad-core 3.4GHz, 8M Cache, Intel HD Graphics 2000, 95 watt TDP, Dual-channel DDR3 memory support, socket LGA1155
  • Quad-core processor with Intel Hyper-Threading Technology (Intel HT) delivers eight-way multicore processing
  • Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology is an advanced means of enabling very high performance while also delivery power-conservation.
  • 8 MB Intel Smart Cache is dynamically shared to each processor core, based on workload
  • All Core i7 processors have Intel Turbo Boost Technology

Description

Intel Core i7 Processor i7-2600 3.4GHz 8MB LGA1155 CPU From the Manufacturer Part of Intel's family of 2nd generation Intel Core computer processors, the Intel Core i7-2600 Processor delivers speed and smooth performance--whether you're creating high-definition videos, playing 3D games, or simply browsing the Internet. The Core i7-2600 is a quad-core processor running at 3.4 GHz with 8 MB of L3 cache, and uses the LGA1155 socket. It offers a rich set of features, including Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, eight-way multitasking with Intel Hyper-Threading Technology, and Virtualization Technology, that improve speed and computing productivity. Built-in visual technologies, like Clear Video and InTru3D, support high- definition and Blu-ray playback.Intel Core i7-2600 ProcessorQuad-Core Processor Running at 3.4 GHz for Fast PerformanceThe Intel Core i7-2600 has four cores and runs at a speedy 3.4 GHz. It features an 8 MB L3 shared cache that is dynamically allocated to each processor core, based on workload. This reduces latency and improves performance.Additionally, the i7 comes with Advanced Vector Extensions, a set of instructions to improve software performance for intensive applications like audio processing, audio codecs, and image and video editing applications.Turbo Boost for Extra Processor SpeedThe Core i7-2600 features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, allowing it to run at 3.8 GHz when the workload demands additional performance. The technology dynamically increases the processor's frequency as needed by taking advantage of thermal and power headroom when operating below specified limits. The result is adaptive performance that's more intelligent and energy efficient.Hyper-Threading for Better MultitaskingIntel Hyper-Threading Technology allows each of the Core i7's four processor cores to work on two tasks at the same time, improving multitasking, speeding up the workflow, and getting more done in less time. This makes your PC more responsive--and it makes that dreaded hourglass a thing of the past.Built-In Visuals Provide Rich, Steady GraphicsThe Core i7-2600 features built-in visuals that deliver a seamless graphic experience and eliminate the need for a discrete graphics card, reducing power consumption and system cost. The i7-2600 has a graphic clock speed of 850 MHz and speeds up to 1350 MHz when turbo is enabled.Intel Quick Sync Video enables quick conversions of video files for portable media players or online sharing. Experience sharp images and rich color with Clear Video Technology, which provides visual quality and color fidelity enhancements for vivid high-definition and Blu-ray playback. HD Graphics offers enhanced 3D performance for immersive mainstream and casual gaming without hesitations or interruptions.The Intel Core i7 is also equipped with Intel InTru3D, which provides stereoscopic 3D Blu-ray playback in full 1080p resolution and premium audio via HDMI 1.4.Intel Virtualization TechnologyIntel Virtualization Technology allows multiple "virtual" environments to function on one hardware platform. It offers improved manageability, limiting downtime and maintaining productivity by isolating computing activities into separate partitions.Optimized for Energy Efficiency The Intel Core i7-2600 is designed to optimize every watt of electricity, resulting in a more energy-efficient system that is cooler and cheaper to run. In a system with other energy- efficient components, the processor can meet Energy Star specifications.What's in the BoxIntel Core i7-2600 processor, fan/heat-sink cooling solution, warranty booklet, and Intel Inside logo label.

Brand: Intel


CPU Manufacturer: Intel


CPU Model: Core i7


CPU Speed: 3 GHz


CPU Socket: LGA 1155


Processor Series: Core i7


Processor Speed: 3 GHz


Processor Socket: LGA 1155


Secondary Cache: 8 MB


Wattage: 95


Cache Memory Installed Size: 8


Processor Count: 4


Processor Number of Concurrent Threads: 8


Processor Core Count: 4


Platform: Windows


Brand: Intel


Processor Brand: Intel


Model Number: BX80623I72600


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Manufacturer: Intel


Mfr Part Number: BX80623I72600


Warranty Description: Three year limited warranty


Global Trade Identification Number: 92, 57, 09


Unit Count: 1.0 Count


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Top Amazon Reviews


  • Great for Everything
I'm a developer as well as a gamer, so when I was looking to build a PC last year the first thing I wanted to look at was an i7 and I started my build based around it. This little guy never stops amazing me. Having quad cores means you can get insane speeds running complex programs or multiple at once. The dual threading allows you to even push that higher, so when I compile code it zips through like nobody's business. I pair this with a Radeon 6770 graphics card and games run beautifully and I've never managed to really bog the processor down. Installing is as easy as any other processor, so if you know what you're doing it'll be a snap. If you don't, then seek guides or videos on how to do it before you start putting it on the board. It's not hard, but you don't want to risk damaging the fragile pins. Box comes with everything you need, which isn't much more than some documentation and a sticker. If you're into overclocking you'll need the 2600k but this thing is powerful enough stock that I haven't even considered that. All in all, everything I expected and more. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 20, 2012 by The Yeknod

  • Works Great
I bought this Processor for the first computer I built. (See complete build list below.) In the past I was dealing with a Dell Netbook that was slow and could barely power a 19" monitor. The speeds of this processor is awesome! Its like it never thinks but I know it does. When I look at processors processing(sounds like a dr sues word) I see all 4 with 1-10% of their ability used. Granted for what I do on the computer (Web browsing some Excel and MS Word, music streaming and videos) I may have overbought, but I wanted to be able to keep the system for many years. And for the few dollars more then the step down, this felt like a great buy! I normally use two 21" widescreen monitors, but often hook this rig up to my 55" Samsung LED and it never skips a beat! As a critical part of the PC, I think its good not to skimp on a processor. I didn't need the unlocked one as I have no need to overclock and this run pretty quick. OH so you don't get fooled like I did, it goes come with a HeatSink/FAN. I wasn't sure if it did and bought another one, but I'm glad I did as it never gets above 90F (coupled with the case I bought -- see parts list) Here is the complete build list for my PC (Monitors and TV not included I did this all for under $1000!!!!) I just watched for the best values on Amazon over a few weeks as I was in no rush. I used this processor to start my first PC build Intel Core i7-2600 Processor 3.4GHz 8 MB Cache Socket LGA1155 I used this motherboard that accepted the chip like a champ! ASUS P8P67 LGA 1155 SATA 6Gbps USB 3.0 Supported Intel P67 ATX DDR3 2400 Motherboards P8P67 PRO <REV 3.1> (It comes with cables no need to buy others) 18IN SATA 2.0 HARD DRIVE CABLE I got the following 2TB HD It was only $79! but I think its higher nowWestern Digital Caviar Green 2 TB Desktop Hard Drive WD20EARX This power supply was bought to cover the power needs of the Video card and with the thoughts of possible expansion but it is really overkill for me right now, but I'd rather have more power and its highly ratedCorsair Enthusiast Series 650-Watt 80 Plus Bronze Certified Power Supply Compatible with Intel Core i3, i5, i7 and AMD platforms - CMPSU-650TXV2 Speaking of Video cards! EVGA GeForce GTX 550 Ti FPB 1024 MB GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 2DVI/Mini-HDMI SLI Ready Graphics Card, 01G-P3-1556-KR It powers my two Samsung B2230 22-Inch Widescreen LCD Monitor - Glossy Black that I got for a great deal of $149.00 each, and I use Mediabridge FLEX Series - High Speed Mini-HDMI to HDMI Cable - (15 Feet) - Category 2 Certified - [Supports 3D & Audio Return Channel] to connect to my Samsung UN55D8000 55-Inch 1080p 240Hz 3D LED HDTV (Silver) which I got an amazing deal from Amazon Warehouse back in June! 4*4 for 16 gig of RAM, I may get 2 8 gig chips later but these work great, the first batch was a little off and memtest failed, but I used Amazon's easy return/exchange process to get another set. Corsair Vengeance Blue 16 GB DDR3 SDRAM Dual Channel Memory Kit CMZ16GX3M4A1600C9B I didn't know that it came with a HeatSink and Fan so I bought, this but for the $20 I paid its awesome and super quite! Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 120mm Sleeve CPU Cooler, RR-B10-212P-G1 This was only about $20 at the time. I don't need bluray on my PC and for $20 cannot go wrong for a LightScribe (not that I ever burn CDs but glad to know I can if I wanted to) CD/DVD burner, plus gotta load drivers somehow!Lite-On LightScribe 24X SATA DVD+/-RW Dual Layer Drive IHAS424-98 - Retail (Black) Need to protect all these fancy electronics Cyberpower CP825LCD UPS - 825VA/450W LCD Display 8-Outlet RJ11/ Compact Design EMI/RFI I also purchased HP LaserJet Pro P1102w Printer (CE657A#BGJ) to print all my homework Nice keyboard that works great very comfortable and batteries last forever Logitech Surround Sound Speakers Z506 (980-000430) Great Value for a nice 5.1 Speaker setLogitech Wireless Wave Combo Mk550 With Keyboard and Laser Mouse (920-002555) Network cable! Mediabridge - Blue RJ45 Computer Networking Cat5e Ethernet Patch Cable - (25 Feet) And finally to clean everything! Metro Vacuum ED500P DataVac 500-Watt, .75-HP Electric Duster Its not a Vacuum but a blower its like the can's of air but after a few uses pays for it self ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 18, 2011 by Benjamin Sinclair

  • Intel Core i7 2600 Great product!!!
Well, I bought this CPU as an inversion, i'm a designer, musician and gamer. I really wanted to have my own great PC, and even without the Intel Graphics 3000 that i7 2600K has as an advantage, games and programming software runs eficiently, even two, or more of them at the same time. If you want one of the most powerfull CPU on the market, buy it. You'll never regret. These are the components of my machine, I don't know what kind of PC do you want. But really, this CPU works too eficiently. Games and programming software runs eficiently, even two, or more of them at the same time (in my case). Just buy it. You'll never regret. CPU: Intel Core i7 2600 Motherboard: ASUS P8P67 PRO (REV 3.0) RAM: Corsair Vengeance Blue 8 GB (2X4 GB) PC3-12800 1600mHz DDR3 Video Card: EVGA GTX 560 Ti Superclocked DS Other components: i think are less important at this review. Games: Need for Speed Hot Pursuit 2011 Resident Evil 5 Alice Madness Returns Fable 3 Software: Adobe CS5 Guitar Pro 6 Finalle 2011 And more software... ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 28, 2011 by Simoes

  • Cheeky breeky
Worked great for 1/4 the price of new
Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2026 by Kryste Smith

  • Decent speed, easy to install and get running.
Seems like a good processor, though doesn't seem significantly faster than my previous AMD Phenom 2.2 GHz quad-core. Easy enough to install, though, in a new Intel mobo. Good documentation and DVD install disk. Wish it would have had at least one IDE terminal, though.
Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2011 by K-Dub

  • Great CPU, memory and power supply.
I got this CPU with 16 Gb of RAM and compatible ASUS motherboard. It has been more than 10 years since I built a desktop from scratch. After my last computer crashed, I decided to try again. The hard part was deciding which combination of CPU, memory and motherboard. Finally, I went with the Intel i7-2600, Corsair 16 GB DDRS3 SDRAM, ASUS LGA 1155 motherboard and Corsair Enthusiast 750-Watt power supply. I had to return the CPU cooler "Cooler Master V8" since it was huge and combersome to install. I did NOT know that the i7-7600 came with a CPU cooler which I figured should be adequate for my needs. The desktop is not going to be used for games or anything that computation intensive. I installed Windows 7 Professional 64-bit. I reused my 2 hard disk drives from the previous computer. It has been more than a month now and everything is working just great. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2012 by Neriz

  • Weak Intel Graphics
First off I must preface this by saying that this is definitely a 5 star CPU. Super fast and so far reliable, but my beef is with this "on-chip HD graphics" crap that I was basically lied to about. Intel has always had horrible graphics. But with all the hype coming with these processors about being good for gaming and video etc, I thought maybe they had stepped up their game. I can't even get Aero to run smoothly. Trying to get a Windows Experience Index rating is impossible because it crashes when testing video playback. This thing can't even play Tomb Raider II smoothly (yes, the Windows 95 game). I can't imagine trying to play any modern games without a real video card. I bought this with a motherboard that had HDMI on it to use with this processor's graphics chip. I'm writing this review in the hopes that nobody else will make my mistake and use the money saved to just buy a video card. Trust me, my outdated GeForce 210 is WAY better than this, and that is what I will be using until I can get something better. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2012 by verigoth

  • Everything went well.
Works just fine. Fair price. Would recommend.
Reviewed in the United States on June 26, 2025 by Caleb W

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