Intel Core 2 Duo E6600
Manufacturer: Intel Corp. Part number: BX80557E6600
- CNET Editor rating: Not yet rated
- Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 7 reviews
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- Intel's Core 2 Duo line marks the end of AMD's run of dominance through the dual-core desktop-processor landscape. Not only are Intel's new chips fast, efficient, and well designed, but they're also aggressively priced and sure to send ripples though the desktop PC industry. If you are buying or building a new computer, we recommend that a Core 2 Duo chip be at its center.
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CNET editors' review
Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 price range: $339.95
- Reviewed by: Matthew Elliott
- Reviewed on: 07/13/2006
- Released on: 07/13/2006
The bottom line: Intel's Core 2 Duo line marks the end of AMD's run of dominance through the dual-core desktop-processor landscape. Not only are Intel's new chips fast, efficient, and well designed, but they're also aggressively priced and sure to send ripples though the desktop PC industry. If you are buying or building a new computer, we recommend that a Core 2 Duo chip be at its center.
We've tested the top two chips, the 2.93GHz Core 2 Extreme X6800 and the 2.67GHz Core 2 Duo E6700, and were blown away by the performance they turned in. Rounding out the line are the 2.4GHz Core 2 Duo E6600 ($316), the 2.13GHz Core 2 Duo E6400 ($224), and the 1.86GHz Core 2 Duo E6200 ($183). Like the top two chips, the E6600 features 4MB of unified L2 cache; the bottom two chips serve up a single 2MB block. All five chips feature a 1,066MHz frontside bus and operate on the Socket LGA775 interface.
The $530 Core 2 Duo E6700 looks especially sweet; it won our Editors' Choice award for delivering near the performance of the $999 Extreme X6800 for roughly half the cost. Compared to AMD's Athlon 64 FX-62, the Core 2 Duo E6700 turned in better or near equal results on all of CNET Labs' benchmarks. AMD price cuts are expected soon (we'll update this page accordingly once they are announced), but for now, the E6700 offers the best price-performance ratio of any desktop chip on the market.
Core 2 Duo should also put to rest another criticism lobbied against Intel: that its chips are power-hungry, heat-generating behemoths. System builders had to go to great lengths--more cooling fans, larger heat sinks--to keep the chips safely running. Borrowing from Intel's laptop chips, the Core 2 Duo desktop processors require less power to run and, therefore, put out less heat. You can read more about the improved thermals in either of the full reviews, where you'll also find performance charts that show how the Core 2 Extreme X6800 and the Core 2 Duo E6700 stack up against AMD's two top chips, the Athlon 64 FX-62 and the Athlon 64 X2 5000+.
We expect to see similar performance from the three chips we've yet to test and review. We'd be surprised to see much of a gap in performance between the E6700 and the E6600, since the only difference between the two is clock speed. There might be a bigger jump down in performance when you go from the E6600 to the E6400, because not only is the lower-end chip clocked slower, but it also features half the L2 cache. We expect to test these other three chips soon to give you the full rundown of the entire Core 2 Duo family. But if the first two chips are any indication, any of the Core 2 Duo processors will be an attractive option next time you're in the market for a PC, regardless of your budget.
User reviews
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Solid Processor
by ee.mike on March 21, 2007
Pros: Fast at stock frequency, easy and stable to overclock
Cons: none, for my needs
Summary: I'm suprized there isn't a review for this yet, it seems really popular. I used this CPU in a home built system about 4 months ago. It has ...
Summary: I'm suprized there isn't a review for this yet, it seems really popular. I used this CPU in a home built system about 4 months ago. It has been GREAT! All my applications run smooth and fast, from gaming, to Matlab simulations, to photo editing, it seems WAY faster then my old system. I'm using it in conjuction with an ASUS P5W DH Deluxe Mobo and can raise the frequency to almost 2.8GHz with stock cooling. It's a great bang for your buck.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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simple OC to 3ghz
by ramarc on June 6, 2008
Pros: fast at 3ghz
Cons: cons? no cons.
Summary: when i got this nov '07 it was $150 cheaper than the e6850. popped it in a p35 board, set fsb to 1333mhz and viola -- e6750 with no fussing ...
Summary: when i got this nov '07 it was $150 cheaper than the e6850. popped it in a p35 board, set fsb to 1333mhz and viola -- e6750 with no fussing or tweaking!
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great processor
by climbamtn on February 11, 2008
Pros: if you want to use a pc as a server
Cons: faster running windows xp then vista
Summary: so first off i love this pc it is my media center and media hub in an active house where we all are constantly accessing it. my last server would ...
Summary: so first off i love this pc it is my media center and media hub in an active house where we all are constantly accessing it. my last server would slow and often freeze while recording 2 tv shows and burning cd's or rendering and anything else. this new beast does every thing i ask with no hesitation, well not while running xp with vista it did all but there was lots of hesitation to start the processes.any ideas why it only lags when starting a new processes? no mater the kids are not vista fans either so prettier as it may be for media center....
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NO problems at ALL
by VWXYZadam on November 3, 2007
Pros: does what a prossesor shall do, and nothing else
Cons: nothing, no lag, fine rendering.
Summary: I got this new prossesor in my Dell Dimension 9200 and it has been perfect to me
i have tried 3 things that i think is hard on the prossesor (...Summary: I got this new prossesor in my Dell Dimension 9200 and it has been perfect to me
i have tried 3 things that i think is hard on the prossesor (im not VERY into this stuff)
Maya 8,5 Learning Edition Rendering.
in rendering simple polygons with 2D texture it barely took a second to get the rendered picture, i tried some more advance with 4-5 polygons and more textures and some camera angels, and still almost no wait!!!
The GIMP 2,2.
i tried some more advance math. with some of the filtres and with a pictures of 2GB and a very komplex editing it was max. 1-1,5 minuts to give a picture! my earlyer Pentium 4 crashed when trying to do that
Crysis Demo
nothing! the Intel Core 2 Duo run smootly and only my GPU (8600 GTS) is bottlenecking! -
Fast and cool
by philipbc on June 4, 2007
Pros: Fast, very cool mlti core
Cons: stock cooler could be better
Summary: Great chip to be perfect the cooler could be a little bit more quiet
Summary: Great chip to be perfect the cooler could be a little bit more quiet
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The World's Best Processor Indeed!
by jmcglynn on January 18, 2007
Pros: 40% Faster, 2 engines under 1 hood, 2 x 2.4 = 4.8GHz!
Cons: Expensive To Obtain
Summary: The Core 2 Family sets my new benchmark for computing, supporting commerical vPRO and multimedia VIIV, which covers everyone's needs. The Core 2 Family shows more flexibility than its ...
Summary: The Core 2 Family sets my new benchmark for computing, supporting commerical vPRO and multimedia VIIV, which covers everyone's needs. The Core 2 Family shows more flexibility than its predecessors by miles.
Need Potency? Core 2 Duo has it no questions asked, thanks to it's two PHYSICAL-form processors rather than 'Dual-Threaded'.
The only drawbacks is the price, some retailers will charge an arm-an-a-leg just to get a small but powerful micro-device. -
Superfast chip
by ebohm on September 3, 2006
Pros: Best chip on the market`
Cons: none that I can see
Summary: This chip is so fast it is amazing. Top of the line, Intel is back on top.
Summary: This chip is so fast it is amazing. Top of the line, Intel is back on top.
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Viscously quick on WoW
by jstanell on August 30, 2006
Pros: Benefit of the larger Cache of 6700, much cheaper and runs cooler
Cons: Buying now pre vista requires room for 8 gig memory later
Summary: Gamer's delight. Easily overclocked, and still runs cool with large fans supplied on our XPS 700.
The things a beast
with dual 512 video cards.
Can't wait to ...Summary: Gamer's delight. Easily overclocked, and still runs cool with large fans supplied on our XPS 700.
The things a beast with dual 512 video cards.
Can't wait to use the accelerator
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Intel Corp.
- Part number: BX80557E6600
- Description: The Intel Core 2 Duo processors are built in several of the world's most advanced, high-volume output manufacturing facilities using Intel's leading silicon process technology. The processor family is based on the revolutionary Intel Core microarchitecture, designed to provide powerful yet energy-efficient performance. With the power of dual cores, or computing engines, the processors can manage numerous tasks faster. They also can operate more smoothly when multiple applications are running, such as writing e-mails while downloading music or videos and conducting a virus scan.
General
- Product Type Processor
Processor
- Type Intel Core 2 Duo E6600
- Multi-Core processor technology Dual-Core
- Processor statement This processor uses Intel's new Core microarchitecture, which is the current leader in performance and power consumption.
- 64-bit processor Yes
- Processor Qty 1
- Processor number E6600
- Processor socket LGA775 Socket
- Clock speed 2.4 GHz
- Processor Manufacturing Process 65 nm
- Processor / Thermal Specification 60.1
- Architecture Features Intel 64 Technology, Enhanced SpeedStep technology, Execute Disable Bit capability, Intel Virtualization Technology
- Bus speed 1066 MHz
- Architecture Features Intel 64 Technology, Enhanced SpeedStep technology, Execute Disable Bit capability, Intel Virtualization Technology
- Thermal Design Power 65 W
Cache Memory
- Installed Size L2 cache - 4 MB
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Slots Total (Free) None
- Compatible Slots 1 x Processor - LGA775 Socket
Miscellaneous
- Package Type Intel Boxed
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & support type 3 years warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 3 years
Memory
- Cache technology Advanced Smart Cache
Warranty
- Service / Support Details Limited warranty 3 years
Product series
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Manufacturer: Intel Corp.
Specs: Processor, Intel Core 2 Extreme X6800
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Manufacturer: Intel Corp.
Specs: Processor, Intel Core 2 Duo E6700
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Manufacturer: Intel Corp.
Specs: Processor, Intel Core 2 Duo E6600
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Manufacturer: Intel Corp.
Specs: Processor, Intel Core 2 Duo E6400
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Manufacturer: Intel Corp.
Specs: Processor, Intel Core 2 Duo E6300
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Manufacturer: Intel Corp.
Specs: Processor, Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6700
Accessories
- ASUS P5P43TD PRO - motherboard - ATX - iP43 (33730264)94.99 - 102.99
- ASUS P5QL PRO - motherboard - ATX - iP43 (33205547)105.99
- Intel Desktop Board DP45SG Extreme Series - motherboard - ATX - iP45 (33130878)129.99 - 152.99
- ASUS P5QC - motherboard - ATX - iP45 (33156022)298.95
- ASUS P5Q SE PLUS - motherboard - ATX - iP45 (33498147)104.55 - 119.53
- ASUS P5QL/EPU - motherboard - ATX - iP43 (33723627)79.24 - 98.97
- Gigabyte GA-EP43-UD3L - motherboard - ATX - iP43 (33514518)75.24 - 93.99
- Gigabyte GA-P43-ES3G - motherboard - ATX - iP43 (33565966)72.99 - 89.99
- Intel Desktop Board DP35DP Media Series - motherboard - ATX - iP35 (32467476)95.00
- ASUS P5N-D - motherboard - ATX - nForce 750i SLI (32893620)119.99 - 135.99
Manufacturer info
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