RoamSchooling Adventures
To start, I'm not going to hit you with all the spec data. Plenty of sites for that kind of measurement. I'm going to tell you, being a 20 year IT professional, this is a solid processor. I replaced a Xeon E3-1225 with this processor. Even coming from a Xeon for productivity and virtualization, this is a solid upgrade. My system is stable, performs faster, programs execute faster, and my VMs within my labs operate far more efficiently and provide the fast operation requires for a IT professional. If you are considering the 10600, then this is worth the consideration if you're in the productivity space. If you're in the overclock gaming space, then, no, this processor isn't the best option out there. However, it is reasonably priced, has some good mainboard support options, and I even ported over my RAM from my 4+ year old Xeon system without any problems.So, this is not the MOST economic processor. However, its relatively economic, stable, has good hardware support options, and provides a solid improvement over prior generation Intel products. Point is, if you're looking to buy a solid CPU, this is a good bet.If you're looking to overclock the thing into a lava pit in your tower, just go elsewhere and don't give negative reviews when YOU are the one out of spec.
Random Guy
Had to send it back due to my motherboard from eBay being hot garbage, but the processor itself, at the time of my purchase, was a good deal for the money, performance cost ratio wise.
Guido Zakaroff
Using this CPU in an office work environment and runs OK. Lacking a little performance compared to price. But then Intel is always way overpriced. I use this as a tech pc doing work like imaging, backups of other office pc support role. RDP and other office work. Seams a little under whelming for what I got. I guess I should have gone with i7 or a i9 looking back now. This CPU does the job OK so far. I went Intel because its industry standard compared to AMD that is not totally compatible with office environment. AMD being great gaming but I'm not there in this situation.