Intel Core i7-2600 vs Intel Core i5-10400F

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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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 i5-10400F features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2020 and belongs to the 10 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-10400F, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Core i5
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i7-2600 Name Intel Core i5-10400F
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 i5-10400F has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-10400F is 2.9 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.3 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
4x Cores 6x
None None 4.0 GHz
3.4 GHz Frequency 2.9 GHz
4 CPU Cores 6
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking No
8 Threads 12
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 i5-10400F does not have integrated graphics.
1.35 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
Q1/2011 Release date --
6 Execution units --
10.1 Direct X --
-- Max. displays --
48 Shaders --
Intel HD Graphics 2000 GPU name
0.85 GHz GPU frequency --
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
6 Generation --
32 nm Technology --
 
 

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 --
No VP9 --
Decode / Encode AVC --
Decode / Encode h264 --
No JPEG --
Decode VC-1 --
No AV1 --
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
 
 

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 45.8 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 45.8 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 i5-10400F is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 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 12.0 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 157 $
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 i5-10400F
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
8191
8191
Intel Core i7-2600
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
3289
3289

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-10400F
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
6322
6322
Intel Core i7-2600
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
2169
2169

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-10400F
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
6014
6014
Intel Core i7-2600
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
2874
2874

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-10400F
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
3548
3548
Intel Core i7-2600
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
1658
1658

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-10400F
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
1433
1433
Intel Core i7-2600
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
659
659

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-10400F
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
1120
1120
Intel Core i7-2600
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
759
759