Intel Core i7-2600 vs Intel Core i5-3470S

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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 i5-3470S features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2012 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-3470S, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1155 socket.
Intel Core i7-2600 Name Intel Core i5-3470S
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Core i5
2 Generation 3
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i 2000 Group Intel Core i 3000
 
 

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 i5-3470S has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-3470S is 2.9 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.6 GHz.
normal Core architecture normal
3.4 GHz Frequency 2.9 GHz
8 Threads 4
No Overclocking No
4x Cores 4x
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.6 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading No
4 CPU Cores 4
 
 

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 i5-3470S has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-3470S uses the Intel HD Graphics 2500, which has 48 texture shaders
1.35 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.1 GHz
Q1/2011 Release date Q2/2012
0.85 GHz GPU frequency 0.65 GHz
6 Execution units 6
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
48 Shaders 48
Intel HD Graphics 2000 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 2500
32 nm Technology 22 nm
6 Generation 7
10.1 Direct X 11.0
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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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 h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
No VP8 No
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
Decode VC-1 Decode
No AV1 No
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
No VP9 No
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
No JPEG Decode
 
 

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 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333 Memory type DDR3-1600
21.0 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
pci PCIe pci
No ECC No
2 Memory channels 2
32.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
Yes AES-NI Yes
 
 

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
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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 i5-3470S is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q1/2011 Release date Q2/2012
8.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB
LGA 1155 Socket LGA 1155
Sandy Bridge S Architecture Ivy Bridge S
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
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SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
32 nm Technology 22 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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1.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes