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CPU Codename Haswell Sandy Bridge MoBo Socket LGA 1150 LGA 1155/Socket H2 Notebook CPU no no Release Date 14 May 2014 09 Jan 2011 CPU Link GD Link GD Link Approved
Comparing Core i7-2600 and Core i5-4570 processor market type [desktop or notebook], architecture, sales start time and price.
Place in performance rankingPlace by popularityValue for money1.810.47Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processorArchitecture codenameSandy Bridge [2011−2013]Haswell [2013−2015]Release date9 January 2011 [13 years old]2 June 2013 [10 years old]Launch price [MSRP]$247$221Current price$69 [0.3x MSRP]$41 [0.2x MSRP]
Value for money
Performance per price, higher is better.
i7-2600 has 285% better value for money than i5-4570.
Technical specs
Core i7-2600 and Core i5-4570 basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.
Physical cores4 [Quad-Core]4 [Quad-Core]Threads84Base clock speed3.4 GHz3.2 GHzBoost clock speed3.8 GHz3.6 GHzL1 cache64 KB [per core]64 KB [per core]L2 cache256 KB [per core]256 KB [per core]L3 cache8192 KB [shared]6144 KB [shared]Chip lithography32 nm22 nmDie size216 mm2177 mm2Maximum core temperature73 °C73 °CMaximum case temperature [TCase]no data72 °CNumber of transistors1,160 million1,400 million64 bit support++Windows 11 compatibility--Unlocked multiplier--
Compatibility
Information on Core i7-2600 and Core i5-4570 compatibility with other computer components: motherboard [look for socket type], power supply unit [look for power consumption] etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.
Number of CPUs in a configuration11SocketLGA1155FCLGA1150Power consumption [TDP]95 Watt84 Watt
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-2600 and Core i5-4570. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVXIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2AES-NI++AVX++Enhanced SpeedStep [EIST]++My WiFino data+Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0Hyper-Threading Technology+-TSXno data-Idle States++Thermal Monitoring++Flex Memory Access+no dataSIPPno data+FDI++Fast Memory Access+no dataStatusDiscontinuedDiscontinued
Security technologies
Core i7-2600 and Core i5-4570 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.
TXT++EDB++Secure Keyno data+Identity Protection++OS Guardno data+Anti-Theftno data+
Virtualization technologies
Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-2600 and Core i5-4570 are enumerated here.
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-2600 and Core i5-4570. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3Maximum memory size32 GB32 GBMax memory channels22Maximum memory bandwidth21 GB/s25.6 GB/sECC memory support--
Graphics specifications
General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.
Integrated graphics card CompareIntel HD Graphics 2000Intel HD Graphics 4600Max video memoryno data2 GBQuick Sync Video++Clear Video HD++Graphics max frequency1.35 GHz1.15 GHzInTru 3D++
Graphics interfaces
Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-2600 and Core i5-4570 integrated GPUs.
Number of displays supported23eDPno data+DisplayPortno data+HDMIno data+VGAno data+
Graphics image quality
Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-2600 and Core i5-4570 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.
Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096x2304@24HzMax resolution over eDPno data3840x2160@60HzMax resolution over DisplayPortno data3840x2160@60HzMax resolution over VGAno data1920x1200@60Hz
Graphics API support
APIs supported by Core i7-2600 and Core i5-4570 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.
DirectXno data11.2/12OpenGLno data4.3
Peripherals
Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-2600 and Core i5-4570.
PCIe version2.0Up to 3.0PCI Express lanes1616
Synthetic benchmark performance
Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.
Combined synthetic benchmark score
This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.
Core i7-2600 outperforms Core i5-4570 by 2% in our combined benchmark results.
Passmark
Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.
Benchmark coverage: 67%
Core i7-2600 outperforms Core i5-4570 by 2% in Passmark.
GeekBench 5 Single-Core
GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.
Benchmark coverage: 40%
Core i5-4570 outperforms Core i7-2600 by 78% in GeekBench 5 Single-Core.
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.
Benchmark coverage: 40%
Core i5-4570 outperforms Core i7-2600 by 49% in GeekBench 5 Multi-Core.
3DMark Fire Strike Physics
Benchmark coverage: 4%
Core i7-2600 outperforms Core i5-4570 by 8% in 3DMark Fire Strike Physics.
Mining hashrates
Cryptocurrency mining performance of Core i7-2600 and Core i5-4570. Usually measured in megahashes per second.
Bitcoin / BTC [SHA256] 5 Mh/s 5.9 Mh/s
Advantages and disadvantages
Performance score 3.49 3.42 Integrated graphics card 1.83 Recency 9 January 2011 2 June 2013 Threads 8 4 Cost $247 $221 Boost clock speed 3800 3600 Base clock speed 3400 3200 Chip lithography 32 nm 22 nm Power consumption [TDP] 95 Watt 84 Watt
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