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

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

Bottom line: The Intel Core i7-2600 Quad-Core Processor 3.4 GHz 8 MB Cache LGA 1155: Quad-core with Hyper-Threading gives 8 threads for LGA1155 retro builds; main trade-off: LGA1155 socket limits you to aging 6-series and 7-series motherboards.

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Mike Perry — Hardware researcher since 2014. For retro PC hardware and period-correct parts, synthesises manufacturer documentation, community compatibility lists and marketplace listings rather than first-hand lab testing. Core beat: GPU performance across gaming, rendering, and local-LLM inference.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Quad-core with Hyper-Threading gives 8 threads for LGA1155 retro builds
  • ✓ 3.4 GHz base clock plus Turbo Boost 2.0 headroom out of the box
  • ✓ 8 MB Intel Smart Cache shared dynamically across all four cores
  • ✓ Integrated HD Graphics 2000 boots a build with no discrete GPU

Cons

  • ✗ LGA1155 socket limits you to aging 6-series and 7-series motherboards
  • ✗ 95W TDP runs hotter than modern quad-cores at similar clocks
  • ✗ Dual-channel DDR3 only, no DDR4 or DDR5 upgrade path
  • ✗ HD Graphics 2000 is too weak for anything past light 3D

Manufacturer description

Product DescriptionIntel Core i7 Processor i7-2600 3.4GHz 8MB LGA1155 CPUFrom the ManufacturerPart 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…

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Key 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

Full Specifications

BrandIntel
SpecsQuad-core 3.4GHz, 8M Cache, Intel HD Graphics 2000, 95 watt TDP, Dual-channel DDR3 memory support, socket LGA1155
TurboYes
Wattage95
PlatformWindows
CPU ModelCore i7
CPU Speed3 GHz
CPU SocketLGA 1155
Unit Count1 Count
Model NumberBX80623I72600
Mfr Part NumberBX80623I72600
Processor BrandIntel
Processor Count4
Processor Speed3 GHz
Secondary Cache8 MB
CPU ManufacturerIntel
Processor SeriesCore i7
Processor SocketLGA 1155
Processor Core Count4
Warranty DescriptionThree year limited warranty

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