Testseek.com have collected 272 expert reviews of the Intel Core i7 2600K 3.4GHz Socket 1155 and the average rating is 87%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Intel Core i7 2600K 3.4GHz Socket 1155.
January 2011
(87%)
272 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(97%)
1781 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
870100272
The editors liked
Quad Core Performance with HyperThreading
Turbo Boost Technology
Optimized for Windows 7
8MB (Shared) L3 Cache
Unlocked
32nm Processor
Choice of OnDie or Discrete Graphics
Very Fast
Overclockable
Turbo 2.0 Technology
Built in HD 3000 Graphics
Outstanding media-processing capabilities. Good overall computing performance. Unlocked multiplier for simplified overclocking.
Excellent performance
Great Price
Runs very cool
Substantial performance improvement over existing Socket 1156 processors
New vector instructions promise even better performance down the road
Enhanced Turbo Boost
HyperThreading
And power management features
Low 95 watt TDP and low processor temperatures
Even when overclocked
Overclocks very well with a P67 Express motherboard
Major speed boost over previous-generation Core i7 chips in this price range
Highly overclockable
Inexpensive for the performance
32nm Architecture
Low Power
The editors didn't like
None
Gold
None..
Onboard video lacks DirectX 11 support
Won't replace what you can get with discrete cards. Requires new motherboard. Bundled CPU cooler discourages tinkering.
Requires new motherboards
Confusing name scheme
Requires a new Socket 1155 motherboard
Overclockability and features entirely dependent on motherboard
Cougar Point systems still limited to 24 PCIe lanes
Intel's introduction of 28 new CPUs and 10 new chipsets potentially confusing to the consumer
Chipset requirements mean you'll need a new motherboard
Integrated graphics still slow compared to cheap dedicated cards
Must have a K series processor to have full overclocking potential
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Abstract: With Sandy Bridge, Intel has set new standards in both performance and power consumption. Not only is the new hardware faster and more efficient, it is also not that expensive. These LGA1155 chips obliterate their comparably priced competition, with the Core i5-2400 and i5-2500K offering the best overall value. The i7-2600K offers a slight clock speed bump and Hyper-threading, but with most applications, the performance boost is generally not worth the US$100 extra over the i5-2500K. However as premium Intel processors go..
The Core i7-2600K (3.4 GHz) proved to be an impressive product for the user looking for a high-end CPU. Available for the same price as the Core i7-875K (2.93 GHz), the new Core i7-2600K (3.4 GHz) was faster in all programs we ran (except on 3DMark 11,...
There’s so many good things about Sandy Bridge, I scarcely know where to begin. First off, it’s a new processor architecture that offers valuable performance enhancements that even the average user will enjoy. This includes the new Intel Turbo Technolo...
The Intel Core i7-2600K is a worthy successor to the i7-860 and i7-920 at default clock speeds. If Sandy Bridge permeates the entire market, the (relatively) lower-end LGA1156 motherboards and processors can securely walk into the sunset. In fact, eve...
Abstract: Finally, a moment anticipated by many: test results of Intel's new LGA1155 platform are available. This resembles the situation with LGA1156, because the new processors will be rolled out in several steps. Today we'll get to know the details of quad-co...
Abstract: Finally, a moment anticipated by many: test results of Intel's new LGA1155 platform are available. This resembles the situation with LGA1156, because the new processors will be rolled out in several steps. Today we'll get to know the details of quad-co...
Quad Core Performance with HyperThreading, Turbo Boost Technology, Optimized for Windows 7, 8MB (Shared) L3 Cache, Unlocked, 32nm Processor, Choice of OnDie or Discrete Graphics,
None, gold
The mainstream user has been waiting patiently for a more affordable solution from the Intel family. The 2nd Generation Intel Core Series offers just that. The “SandyBridge” series offers both dual core and quad core processors which all include Intel ...
Although the new Sandy Bridge architecture may not be revolutionary, it is a much improved version of Nehalem as it seems to do everything a little better. When compared to the Clarkdale Core i5 661 processor which we reviewed exactly a year ago, the ...
sWhat we are witnessing with the launch of Sandy Bridge is a paradigm shift in CPU design. I don’t throw out that phrase lightly either – Sandy Bridge is an improvement on every front over every other chip in its price range. And if anything, the $200-...
