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Intel 6600

Intel Core™2 Quad Q6600, 2.40 GHz (BX80562Q6600) Boxed Processor

Intel Core 2 Duo E8500

Intel Core 2 Duo E8500, 3.16 GHz (BX80570E8500A)

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Product Description
Based on the Intel Core microarchitecture, the Intel Core 2 Quad processor delivers four complete execution cores within a single processor, delivering unprecedented performance and... More
Based on the Intel Core microarchitecture, the Intel Core 2 Quad processor delivers four complete execution cores within a single processor, delivering unprecedented performance and responsiveness in multi-threaded and multi-tasking business and home use environments. Less
With Intel Core 2 Duo processor, you'll experience revolutionary performance, unbelievable system responsiveness, and energy-efficiency second to none. And, you won't have to slow... More
With Intel Core 2 Duo processor, you'll experience revolutionary performance, unbelievable system responsiveness, and energy-efficiency second to none. And, you won't have to slow down for virus scan, multiple compute intensive programs, or multimedia downloads these desktop processors are up to 40 percent faster with improved energy-efficienc Less
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Key Features   
Architecture 65 nanometers 45 nanometers
Clock Speed 2.4 GHz 3.16 GHz
Package Type Intel Boxed -
Socket Type   Socket LGA775 Socket LGA775
Product Type Processor -
Bus Speed 1066 MHz 1333 MHz
Processor Type - Core 2 Duo
Processor   
Processor Number 6600 E8500
Processor Type   - Core 2 Duo
Processor Instruction Set Intel MMX • SSE • SSE2 • SSE3 • SSE4 -
Clock Speed   2.4 GHz 3.16 GHz
Manufacturer Intel Intel
Product Type   Processor -
Memory   
L2 Cache Size 8 MB 6 MB
L1 Cache Size   128 KB -
Other Features   
Included Devices Cooling Fan • Heat Sink -
Package Qty. 1 -
Platform   PC -
Processor Features Enhanced Intel Speedstep technology • Extended Memory 64 Technology (EM64T) • Execute Disable Bit • Virtualization Technology • Intel Thermal Monitor 2 • Enhanced Halt State (C1E) • Quad Core -
Brand Intel Intel
Warranty   
Warranty 3 Years -
Miscellaneous   
UPC 00735858191562 675900938236
Recommended Use Gaming • Multimedia applications -
Product ID 38880473 54681118
Product MPN   
MPN BX80562Q6600 BX80570E8500A
 
Consumer Reviews
Intel 6600
Intel Core™2 Quad Q6600, 2.40 GHz (BX80562Q6600) Boxed...
From $112.02
Intel Core 2 Duo E8500
Intel Core 2 Duo E8500, 3.16 GHz (BX80570E8500A)
From $209.99

Product Review Summary

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  • Good Value (1)
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Consumer Reviews

rgathright
550

The Q6600 is a good introductory quad core processor for the Socket 775.

byrgathright Sep 4, 2009
28 Helpfuls 29 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Quad cores, 8Mb total L2 on-chip cache
Cons 65nm always produces more heat than a 45nm quad core
Recommended it? Yes

In the world of IT, we do not get out very often so our biggest thrills surround the arrival of new hardware.  Recently, a new desktop computer from Dell arrived and inside it was the Intel Core 2 Quad, 2.4Ghz processor.  The need to benchmark the daylights out of this processor was too much to... Read full review »

nad_masters
595

Fast x4, Overclocks Well if Lucky, but HOT HOT HOT

bynad_masters Apr 23, 2008
19 Helpfuls 20 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Can hit 3.5 GHz rock solid stable (YMMV), low FSB and high multiplier (easier OC)
Cons Bad heatsink mount design, high temperatures (even at stock settings)
Recommended it? Yes

It's no secret that Intel's current Core microarchitecture is superior than AMD's current K10. It is also no secret that Intel was ready to unveil a 45 μm refresh of the Core. The quad-core version would be codenamed Yorkfield. Not only will the die be smaller than today’s quad-core (codename... Read full review »

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Consumer Reviews

98

The New Intel Core 2 Duo Is an Excellent Choice For Your New Computer

bypeterdmar Sep 22, 2008
11 Helpfuls 12 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Extremely fast and power efficient as compared with earlier processor
Cons Relatively few minor ones
Recommended it? Yes

I've decided to use this code name Wolfdale retail kit, 45 nm Intel Core 2 Duo 6 MB, 3.16 GHz E8500 for this fast computer which I built recently. This processor runs at 1333 MHz bus speed. Wolfdale processor core is 107sq.mm big and consists of 410 million transistors. These numbers suggests that... Read full review »

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