CPU comparison with benchmarks
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CPU lineage |
Intel Core i7-2600S or Intel Core i7-2600S – 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 i7-2600S 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 i7-2600S, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1155 socket. The Intel Xeon W-1370P features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently. It was released in Q2/2021 and belongs to the 11 generation of the Intel Xeon W series. To use the Intel Xeon W-1370P, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
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Intel Core i7 |
Family |
Intel Xeon W |
Desktop / Server |
Segment |
Desktop / Server |
2 |
Generation |
11 |
Intel Core i7-2600S |
Name |
Intel Xeon W-1370P |
Intel Core i 2000 |
Group |
Intel Xeon W-1300 |
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CPU Cores and Base Frequency |
The Intel Core i7-2600S has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-2600S is 2.8 GHz and turbo frequency for one core is 3.8 GHz. The Intel Xeon W-1370P has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon W-1370P is 3.6 GHz and turbo frequency for one core is 5.2 GHz. The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
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3.8 GHz |
Turbo Frequency (1 core) |
5.2 GHz |
4x |
Cores |
8x |
8 |
Threads |
16 |
4 |
CPU Cores |
8 |
normal |
Core architecture |
normal |
Yes |
Hyperthreading |
Yes |
No |
Overclocking |
No |
2.8 GHz |
Frequency |
3.6 GHz |
None |
None |
4.4 GHz |
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Internal Graphics |
The Intel Core i7-2600S has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. Specifically, the Intel Core i7-2600S 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 Xeon W-1370P has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. Specifically, the Intel Xeon W-1370P uses the Intel UHD Graphics P750, which has 256 texture shaders and 64 execution units.
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6 |
Execution units |
64 |
6 |
Generation |
12 |
10.1 |
Direct X |
12 |
48 |
Shaders |
256 |
2.0 GB |
Max. GPU Memory |
32.0 GB |
0.85 GHz |
GPU frequency |
0.35 GHz |
32 nm |
Technology |
14 nm |
Q1/2011 |
Release date |
Q2/2021 |
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Max. displays |
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1.35 GHz |
GPU (Turbo) |
1.3 GHz |
Intel HD Graphics 2000 |
GPU name |
Intel UHD Graphics P750 |
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning |
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AI specifications |
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AI hardware |
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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.
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Decode / Encode |
AVC |
Decode / Encode |
No |
VP8 |
Decode |
No |
h265 / HEVC (10 bit) |
Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode |
h264 |
Decode / Encode |
No |
h265 / HEVC (8 bit) |
Decode / Encode |
No |
VP9 |
Decode / Encode |
No |
JPEG |
Decode / Encode |
Decode |
VC-1 |
Decode |
No |
AV1 |
Decode |
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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 51.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
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32.0 GB |
Max. Memory |
128.0 GB |
No |
ECC |
Yes |
Yes |
AES-NI |
Yes |
2 |
Memory channels |
2 |
pci |
PCIe |
pci |
21.0 GB/s |
Bandwidth |
51.2 GB/s |
DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333 |
Memory type |
DDR4-3200 |
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Thermal Management |
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 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 125 W watts.
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Tjunction max |
100 °C |
65 W |
TDP (PL1 / PBP) |
125 W |
None |
TDP down |
95 W |
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Technical details |
The Intel Core i7-2600S 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 Xeon W-1370P is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
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8.0 MB |
L3-Cache |
0 bytes |
Windows 10, Linux |
Operating systems |
Windows 10, Linux |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX |
ISA extensions |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 |
x86-64 (64 bit) |
Instruction set (ISA) |
x86-64 (64 bit) |
270 $ |
Release price |
428 $ |
Technical data sheet |
Documents |
Technical data sheet |
Q1/2011 |
Release date |
Q2/2021 |
1.0 MB |
L2-Cache |
16.0 MB |
VT-x, VT-x EPT |
Virtualization |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
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Part Number |
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Sandy Bridge S |
Architecture |
Rocket Lake S |
32 nm |
Technology |
14 nm |
LGA 1155 |
Socket |
LGA 1200 |
Monolithic |
Chip design |
Monolithic |
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