Core i7-2600K

Core i7-2600K

Gaming performance index 20, faster than 11% of desktop processors in our catalog.

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  1. Core i3-6100
    21
  2. Core i5-4590
    21
  3. Core i5-4460
    20
  4. Core i7-2600K
    20
  5. Core i5-3570K
    20
  6. FX-8350
    19
  7. Core i5-3470
    18
Brand
INTEL
Series
Core 2nd Gen
Released
2011
Socket
LGA1155
Cores / threads
4 / 8
Base / boost clock
3.4 / 3.8 GHz
TDP
95 W

Graphics cards that pair well with the Core i7-2600K

Balanced pairings: fast enough to use the CPU, not so fast that the CPU holds them back.

Best GPU for the Core i7-2600K: picks for 1080p, 1440p and 4K

Platform

Socket LGA1155 · 95 W TDP

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Specs: manufacturer page. Performance index is our own estimate.