i7-11700T vs i7-2600S

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-2600S
2011
4 cores / 8 threads, 65 Watt
2.97
Core i7-11700T
2021
8 cores / 16 threads, 35 Watt
9.98
+236%

Core i7-11700T outperforms Core i7-2600S by a whopping 236% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-2600S and Core i7-11700T processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1654781
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.42no data
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency4.2426.48
Architecture codenameSandy Bridge (2011−2013)Rocket Lake (2021)
Release date9 January 2011 (13 years ago)16 March 2021 (3 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$210no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-2600S and Core i7-11700T 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)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads816
Base clock speed2.8 GHz1.4 GHz
Boost clock speed3.8 GHz4.6 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/s8 GT/s
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)256K (per core)
L3 cache8192 KB (shared)16 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm14 nm
Die size216 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature69 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
Number of transistors1,160 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-2600S and Core i7-11700T 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 configuration11
SocketLGA1155FCLGA1200
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-2600S and Core i7-11700T. 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® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX-+
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access+no data
SIPP-+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
FDI+no data
Fast Memory Access+no data
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Core i7-2600S and Core i7-11700T technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Keyno data+
Identity Protection++
SGXno data-
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-2600S and Core i7-11700T are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-2600S and Core i7-11700T. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size32 GB128 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth21 GB/s50 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
Compare
Intel HD Graphics 2000Intel UHD Graphics 750
Max video memoryno data64 GB
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Videono data+
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1.35 GHz1.3 GHz
Execution Unitsno data32
InTru 3D++

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-2600S and Core i7-11700T integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported23

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-2600S and Core i7-11700T integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution supportno data+
Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096x2160@60Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data5120 x 3200 @60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data5120 x 3200 @60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-2600S and Core i7-11700T integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12.1
OpenGLno data4.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-2600S and Core i7-11700T.

PCIe version2.04.0
PCI Express lanes1620

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.

i7-2600S 2.97
i7-11700T 9.98
+236%

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.

i7-2600S 4628
i7-11700T 15553
+236%

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.

i7-2600S 582
i7-11700T 1780
+206%

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.

i7-2600S 1773
i7-11700T 6588
+272%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.97 9.98
Integrated graphics card 0.55 4.49
Recency 9 January 2011 16 March 2021
Physical cores 4 8
Threads 8 16
Chip lithography 32 nm 14 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 35 Watt

i7-11700T has a 236% higher aggregate performance score, 716.4% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 10 years, 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, a 128.6% more advanced lithography process, and 85.7% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-11700T is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-2600S in performance tests.


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