Intel Core i7-2600 vs Intel Core i3-10100

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

Intel Core i7-2600 or Intel Core i7-2600 – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i7-2600 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2011 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-2600, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1155 socket.
The Intel Core i3-10100 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2020 and belongs to the 10 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-10100, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Core i3
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i7-2600 Name Intel Core i3-10100
Intel Core i 2000 Group Intel Core i 10000
2 Generation 10
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-2600 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-2600 is 3.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.8 GHz.
The Intel Core i3-10100 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-10100 is 3.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.3 GHz.
4x Cores 4x
None None 4.1 GHz
3.4 GHz Frequency 3.6 GHz
4 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking No
8 Threads 8
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.3 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-2600 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-2600 uses the Intel HD Graphics 2000, which has 48 texture shaders
and 6 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i3-10100 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-10100 uses the Intel UHD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
1.35 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.1 GHz
Q1/2011 Release date Q4/2017
6 Execution units 24
10.1 Direct X 12
-- Max. displays --
48 Shaders 192
Intel HD Graphics 2000 GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 630
0.85 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
6 Generation 9.5
32 nm Technology 14 nm
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
No VP8 Decode / Encode
No VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
No JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
No AV1 No
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 21.0 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 41.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
Yes AES-NI Yes
32.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
21.0 GB/s Bandwidth 41.6 GB/s
DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333 Memory type DDR4-2666
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 2
No ECC No
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 95 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 W watts.
95 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-2600 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i3-10100 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q1/2011 Release date Q2/2020
LGA 1155 Socket LGA 1200
1.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
8.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
Sandy Bridge S Architecture Comet Lake S
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
270 $ Release price 134 $
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
32 nm Technology 14 nm
 
 

Benchmarks

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-10100
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
5612
5612
Intel Core i7-2600
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
3289
3289

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-10100
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
4769
4769
Intel Core i7-2600
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
2169
2169

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-10100
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
4365
4365
Intel Core i7-2600
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
2874
2874

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-10100
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
2415
2415
Intel Core i7-2600
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
1658
1658

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-10100
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
1446
1446
Intel Core i7-2600
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
659
659

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-10100
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
1141
1141
Intel Core i7-2600
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
759
759