Intel Core 2 Duo E6300
Manufacturer: Intel Corp. Part number: BX80557E6300
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- Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 7 reviews
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- 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.
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CNET editors' review
Intel Core 2 Duo E6300 price range: $175.00 - $204.75
- 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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Awesome Performance For Value
by mobo57 on August 28, 2006
Pros: Incredible Over-clocker
Cons: Hard to find in local stores.
Summary: As a longtime AMD fanboy and avid computer nut, I have built all of my systems for my office and my home using one of AMD's products since 1999. ...
Summary: As a longtime AMD fanboy and avid computer nut, I have built all of my systems for my office and my home using one of AMD's products since 1999. From the 1700 to the Barton 2500 and 3200 and lately the X2 3800 and X2 4600, I have tried and used just about every major variant of AMD's products. I have always been impressed with their cost to performance and ability to obtain that extra performance from overclocking.
After reading some of the earlier reviews of the Intel E series, I put together a system with a P5W DH Deluxe and the E6300. I now have this system running flat stable 24/7 at 2.92 gig.
Even at default settings this chip gives both the 3800 and 4600 more than a run for the money. Overclocked, it just flat out leaves them in the dust. Video compiling and editing is done in half the time. And for gaming it is unreal.
Intel has hid a home run with this line up.2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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value for money
by juniordemouse on August 27, 2006
Pros: very good overclocker,use less power
Cons: small memory cach size and low clock frequency
Summary: for the price of $199 you can get a chip with the potential power of intel flapship the e6800. The $199 e6300 can be overclocked to around 3.4ghz, and ...
Summary: for the price of $199 you can get a chip with the potential power of intel flapship the e6800. The $199 e6300 can be overclocked to around 3.4ghz, and this is on stock cooling alone.The one weekenes that this chip as is that it only has 2mb cach.The e6300 is at the lowest end of intel new cpu line up and yet it seems to outprofrom all of intel privious generation of cpu and manage to cut your electric bill at the same time.
2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Best bang for buck for years
by TenFezToOne on August 27, 2006
Pros: Cheap and the end of netburst
Cons: Only 2 MB cache rather than the 4MB on top Core 2's
Summary: You really can not go wrong with this processor. They are very overclockable and review after review all over the internet has well and truly given the performance crown back ...
Summary: You really can not go wrong with this processor. They are very overclockable and review after review all over the internet has well and truly given the performance crown back to Intel after AMD had been the Daddy for the last couple of years. Pair this processor with with a descent 965 chipset based board and some reasonable PC2-6400 Ram and you can easily get an AMD FX62 beater for a quarter of the price.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Spectacular CPU
by Arne on October 2, 2007
Pros: FAST, cool, highly overclockable
Cons: only 2MB L2 cache
Summary: Even the 'lowly' E6300 is a monster of a CPU. The overclocking headroom of this processor is unbelievable. Mine is purring along at 3+ GHz without breaking a sweat. No ...
Summary: Even the 'lowly' E6300 is a monster of a CPU. The overclocking headroom of this processor is unbelievable. Mine is purring along at 3+ GHz without breaking a sweat. No real need to buy a E6600 or E6700 unless you really need the 4MB L2 cache. This is the most back for your buck CPU.
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E6300 Redundancy Legacy
by Nthooze on March 5, 2007
Pros: Mac Beater
Cons: Didn't Come Sooner
Summary: I have used Apple Macs in the past and have always believed them to have the best HCI rating..until now. Intel's boast of 'unbelievable system responsiveness' is not ...
Summary: I have used Apple Macs in the past and have always believed them to have the best HCI rating..until now. Intel's boast of 'unbelievable system responsiveness' is not just hype. Using the PC (especially running Vista), like Macs, you forget your worries and your dreams run uninterrupted into what I can only call 'creativity'. This would be normal for a Mac but not for previous-gen PCs. I was initially worried I had bought too low a model (E6300) but thinking about it I realised (to quote a forum post) "nothing beats a Core 2 except another Core 2" - to worry about speed differences at this level is silly. Get one.
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Best CPU going at the moment
by AidanK on January 10, 2007
Pros: Great price, dual core,
Cons: none - great value for the price
Summary: Intel is back on top (at least temporarily) with the new E6300 chip. You'll get a great preformer that works for gaming and anything else that you can throw ...
Summary: Intel is back on top (at least temporarily) with the new E6300 chip. You'll get a great preformer that works for gaming and anything else that you can throw at it. There is really nothing negative that you can say about this - it's perfect for the price. Need more performance - check out the rest of the Core 2 Duo line.
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ITS A DOG
by chrisk1965 on August 24, 2006
Pros: It says "intel" on it
Cons: It says 'INTEL" on it!
Summary: the numbers don't lie...in a side by side comparison against an AMD Athlon64 x2 3800+ the Athlon ran circles around the Core 2 duo. It was visibly, and ...
Summary: the numbers don't lie...in a side by side comparison against an AMD Athlon64 x2 3800+ the Athlon ran circles around the Core 2 duo. It was visibly, and obviously slower! The tests just proved what we already knew! It's a dog, and Intel is resting on their laurels. Save your money, buy AMD, You'll have a faster computer and more money in your pocket!
1 out of 4 users found this user opinion helpful.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Intel Corp.
- Part number: BX80557E6300
- 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 E6300
- 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 E6300
- Processor socket LGA775 Socket
- Clock speed 1.86 GHz
- Processor Manufacturing Process 65 nm
- Processor / Thermal Specification 61.4
- 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 - 2 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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