Intel® Core™ i7-2600 processor
Whether it's HD or 3D, multitasking or multimedia, this processor can handle it all with headroom to spare. Its top-of-the-line speed is complemented by Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0,1 which adapts processor speed for more performance when you need it. Combined with our richest set of features, including our unique set of built-in visuals, the 2nd generation Intel® Core™ i7 processor is the ideal choice for visibly smart performance at its best.
The performance comparisons shown below are some examples of how 2nd generation Intel Core i7 processor can significantly improve your computing experience.
Your visual experience at its best
Stunning visual experience
Stunning visual experience
Intel® HDXPRT "Play HD Experience" rating describes the playback experience of the test system while playing HD Videos in H.264 and Flash* formats. The 5 star rating system indicates the quality of experience (excellent, good, fair, poor or very poor) delivered by the test PC. The 2nd generation Intel® Core™ processor family with Intel® HD Graphics brings enthusiast-class video playback to your PC.
Intel® Core™ i7 Processor Desktop PC configuration
January 2011
| Desktop PC configurations | ||
|---|---|---|
| Intel® Processor Name | Intel® Core™ i7-870 Processor | Intel® Core™ i7-2600 Processor |
| Number of cores / threads |
4/8 | 4/8 |
| Processor speed | 2.93GHz | 3.40GHz |
| Processor third level cache | Unified 8MB L3 | Unified 8MB L3 |
| Motherboard manufacturer | Intel® Desktop Board DP55KG | Intel® Desktop Board DH67BL |
| Chipset | Intel® P55 Express Chipset | Intel® H67 Express Chipset |
| Chipset Intel® INF file | 9.1.0.1007 | 9.2.0.1009 |
| Platform BIOS | P55KG10H.86A.4905 | BLH6710H.86A.0079 |
| System memory | 4 GB (2x2GB) Micron* MT16JTF25664AZ-1G4 CL9 DDR3-1333 9-9-9-24 1T | 4 GB (2x2GB) Micron* MT16JTF25664AZ-1G4 CL9 DDR3-1333 9-9-9-24 1T |
| Hard disk | Seagate* 1TB Barracuda SATA2 7200rpm | Seagate* 1TB Barracuda SATA2 7200rpm |
| Hard disk driver | Intel® Rapid Storage Technology (Intel® RST) 9.6.0.1014 | Intel Rapid Storage Technology (Intel RST) 9.6.0.1032 |
| Video card | ATI* Radeon HD5450 | Intel® HD2000 Graphics |
| Video driver | Catalyst* 10.7 | 8.15.10.1.2246 |
| Graphics resolution | 1920 x 1200 resolution, 32-bit color | 1920 x 1200 resolution, 32-bit color |
| Operating system | Microsoft* Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit, on NTFS | Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit, on NTFS |
| Microsoft DirectX* version | Microsoft DirectX* 11 | Microsoft DirectX 11 |
| Power management mode | High performance | High performance |
