Processor N200 vs i7-2600S

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-2600S
2011
4 cores / 8 threads, 65 Watt
2.90
+85.9%
Processor N200
2023
4 cores / 4 threads, 6 Watt
1.56

Core i7-2600S outperforms Processor N200 by an impressive 86% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-2600S and Processor N200 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking16682122
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.50no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataIntel Alder Lake-N
Power efficiency4.2224.59
Architecture codenameSandy Bridge (2011−2013)Alder Lake-N (2023)
Release date9 January 2011 (13 years ago)3 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$210$193

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-2600S and Processor N200 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)
Threads84
Base clock speed2.8 GHz0.1 GHz
Boost clock speed3.8 GHz3.7 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/sno data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)96 KB (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)2 MB (shared)
L3 cache8192 KB (shared)6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm10 nm
Die size216 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature69 °C105 °C
Number of transistors1,160 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-2600S and Processor N200 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
SocketLGA1155Intel BGA 1264
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt6 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-2600S and Processor N200. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVXno data
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access+no data
FDI+no data
Fast Memory Access+no data

Security technologies

Core i7-2600S and Processor N200 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB+no data
Identity Protection+-

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-2600S and Processor N200 are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-2600S and Processor N200. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4, DDR5 4800 MHz Single-channel
Maximum memory size32 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth21 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Intel HD Graphics 2000Intel UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs (Rocket Lake) (450 - 750 MHz)
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.35 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-2600S and Processor N200 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported2no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-2600S and Processor N200.

PCIe version2.03.0
PCI Express lanes169

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.90 1.56
Integrated graphics card 0.55 3.29
Recency 9 January 2011 3 January 2023
Threads 8 4
Chip lithography 32 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 6 Watt

i7-2600S has a 85.9% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more threads.

Processor N200, on the other hand, has 498.2% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 11 years, a 220% more advanced lithography process, and 983.3% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-2600S is our recommended choice as it beats the Processor N200 in performance tests.

Note that Core i7-2600S is a desktop processor while Processor N200 is a notebook one.


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