| Essentials | ||
| Status | End of Life | |
| Launch Date | Q1'11 | |
| Expected Discontinuance | Q1'2013 | |
| Processor Number | i7-2600K | |
| # of Cores | 4 | |
| # of Threads | 8 | |
| Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz | |
| Max Turbo Frequency | 3.8 GHz | |
| Intel® Smart Cache | 8 MB | |
| DMI | 5 GT/s | |
| Instruction Set | 64-bit | |
| Instruction Set Extensions | SSE4.1/4.2, AVX | |
Embedded Options Available
 |
No | |
| Lithography | 32 nm | |
| Max TDP | 95 W | |
| Memory Specifications | ||
| Max Memory Size (dependent on memory type) | 32 GB | |
| Memory Types | DDR3-1066/1333 | |
| # of Memory Channels | 2 | |
| Max Memory Bandwidth | 21 GB/s | |
| ECC Memory Supported ‡
|
No | |
| Package Specifications | ||
| Max CPU Configuration | 1 | |
| TCASE | 72.6°C | |
| Package Size | 37.5mm x 37.5mm | |
| Sockets Supported | LGA1155, LGA1155 | |
| Low Halogen Options Available | See MDDS | |