i7-1265U vs i7-2600

Aggregate performance score

Core i7-2600
2011
4 cores / 8 threads, 95 Watt
3.36
Core i7-1265U
2022
10 cores / 12 threads, 15 Watt
8.68
+158%

Core i7-1265U outperforms Core i7-2600 by a whopping 158% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-2600 and Core i7-1265U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1561869
Place by popularity59not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.54no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataIntel Alder Lake-M
Power efficiency3.3554.76
Architecture codenameSandy Bridge (2011−2013)Alder Lake-U (2022)
Release date9 January 2011 (13 years ago)23 February 2022 (2 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$247no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-2600 and Core i7-1265U 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)10 (Deca-Core)
Threads812
Base clock speed3.4 GHz1.8 GHz
Boost clock speed3.8 GHz4.8 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/sno data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)80K (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache8192 KB (shared)12 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size216 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature73 °C100 °C
Number of transistors1,160 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-2600 and Core i7-1265U 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
SocketLGA1155FCBGA1744
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-2600 and Core i7-1265U. 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
AES-NI++
FMA-+
AVX++
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX-+
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access++
SIPP-+
FDI+no data
Fast Memory Access+no data
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Core i7-2600 and Core i7-1265U technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-2600 and Core i7-1265U are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-2600 and Core i7-1265U. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4, DDR5
Maximum memory size32 GB64 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth21 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 2000Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics eligible
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.35 GHz1.25 GHz
Execution Unitsno data96
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-2600 and Core i7-1265U integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported24

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-2600 and Core i7-1265U integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096 x 2304 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data4096 x 2304 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-2600 and Core i7-1265U integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12.1
OpenGLno data4.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-2600 and Core i7-1265U.

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.

i7-2600 3.36
i7-1265U 8.68
+158%

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.

i7-2600 5343
i7-1265U 13791
+158%

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.

i7-2600 612
i7-1265U 1945
+218%

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.

i7-2600 2052
i7-1265U 6324
+208%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.36 8.68
Recency 9 January 2011 23 February 2022
Physical cores 4 10
Threads 8 12
Power consumption (TDP) 95 Watt 15 Watt

i7-1265U has a 158.3% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 11 years, 150% more physical cores and 50% more threads, and 533.3% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-1265U is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-2600 in performance tests.

Note that Core i7-2600 is a desktop processor while Core i7-1265U is a notebook one.


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