i7-2600 vs i7-4950HQ

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-4950HQ
2013
4 cores / 8 threads, 47 Watt
4.15
+23.1%
Core i7-2600
2011
4 cores / 8 threads, 95 Watt
3.37

Core i7-4950HQ outperforms Core i7-2600 by a significant 23% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-4950HQ and Core i7-2600 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking13961575
Place by popularitynot in top-10062
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data0.58
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i7no data
Power efficiency8.353.36
Architecture codenameCrystalwell (2013−2014)Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)
Release date7 June 2013 (11 years ago)9 January 2011 (13 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$657$247

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-4950HQ and Core i7-2600 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)
Threads88
Base clock speed2.4 GHz3.4 GHz
Boost clock speed3.6 GHz3.8 GHz
Bus typeDMI 2.0no data
Bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Multiplier24no data
L1 cache64K (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)256 KB (per core)
L3 cache8 MB (shared)8192 KB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm32 nm
Die size264 mm2216 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C73 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)100 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,400 million1,160 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-4950HQ and Core i7-2600 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
SocketFCBGA1364LGA1155
Power consumption (TDP)47 Watt95 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-4950HQ and Core i7-2600. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX+-
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Accessno data+
FDI++
Fast Memory Accessno data+

Security technologies

Core i7-4950HQ and Core i7-2600 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Key+no data
Identity Protection++
Anti-Theft+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-4950HQ and Core i7-2600 are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-4950HQ and Core i7-2600. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3
Maximum memory size32 GB32 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s21 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Intel Iris Pro Graphics 5200Intel HD Graphics 2000
Max video memory2 GBno data
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1.3 GHz1.35 GHz
InTru 3D++

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-4950HQ and Core i7-2600 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported32
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
VGA+no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-4950HQ and Core i7-2600 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.43840x2160@30Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort3840x2160@60Hzno data
Max resolution over VGA2880x1800@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-4950HQ and Core i7-2600 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX11.2/12no data
OpenGL4.3no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-4950HQ and Core i7-2600.

PCIe version32.0
PCI Express lanes1616

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 4.15 3.37
Integrated graphics card 3.07 0.55
Recency 7 June 2013 9 January 2011
Chip lithography 22 nm 32 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 47 Watt 95 Watt

i7-4950HQ has a 23.1% higher aggregate performance score, 458.2% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 2 years, a 45.5% more advanced lithography process, and 102.1% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-4950HQ is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-2600 in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i7-4950HQ is a notebook processor while Core i7-2600 is a desktop one.


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