Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 socket: LGA 775
The Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 uses the LGA 775 socket. It is a 65 W dual-core Conroe desktop part at 2.4 GHz with 4 MB of shared L2 cache for performance towers.
- Socket
- LGA 775
- Launched
- July 2006
- Cores and threads
- 2 and 2
- Base power
- 65 W
- Codename
- Conroe
- Segment
- Desktop
- Family
- Intel Core 2 Duo
- Clocks
- 2.4 GHz
Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 specifications
| Cores | 2 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 2 |
| Core architecture | Conroe cores on 65 nm |
| Clocks | 2.4 GHz (no turbo) |
| Cache | 4 MB shared L2 |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 65 W |
| Manufacturing process | 65 nm |
| Memory support | DDR2 through the board chipset |
| Front side bus | 1066 MT/s |
| PCI Express | PCIe from the board chipset |
| Integrated graphics | None (board video where fitted) |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | LGA 775 |
Motherboard compatibility
Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 needs a motherboard with a LGA 775 socket. Chipset by chipset data for this codename is not recorded yet. See the LGA 775 chipset list and the board maker's CPU support list.
LGA 775 at a glance
| Type | LGA, 775 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | 37.5 × 37.5 mm |
| Introduced | 2004 |
| Memory | DDR, DDR2 or DDR3, depending on the motherboard chipset |
| Cooler mounting holes | 72 × 72 mm |
What the Core 2 Duo E6600 is
The Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 is a 2.4 GHz dual-core desktop processor from July 2006. It runs two Core cores at 2.4 GHz with no turbo, so 2 cores give 2 threads. Cache is 4 MB of shared L2 on a 65 nm process. Power is rated at 65 W on LGA 775.
The E6600 led the Conroe launch line on a 1066 MT/s bus with a 9x multiplier at about 316 dollars launch price. It exists because buyers wanted the full 4 MB cache at 2.4 GHz with the efficiency of 65 nm.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The E6600 drops into LGA 775 boards with DDR2 memory and a BIOS that lists mid 2006 Conroe parts, such as 965 and P35 boards. It pairs with mainstream chipsets contemporary with Conroe. The Socket vs chipset: what decides whether a CPU works guide covers pairing rules.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
Memory is DDR2 through the board chipset in two channels.
A 1066 MT/s front side bus ties the CPU to the chipset. PCIe slots hang off the chipset.
Cooling is any 65 W rated LGA 775 heatsink on the 72 mm mount, with Enhanced SpeedStep trimming draw at idle.
Upgrade paths
On LGA 775 the upgrade is the E6700 at 2.667 GHz with the same 4 MB cache in the 65 W class, or the Intel Core 2 Duo E6420 at 2.133 GHz for a lower cost. Beyond LGA 775 a move to a newer platform needs a new board and memory.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Core 2 Duo E6600 use?
LGA 775, on DDR2 boards with a Conroe-aware BIOS.
How many cores does the Core 2 Duo E6600 have?
Two cores and 2 threads at 2.4 GHz with 4 MB of shared L2 cache.
What memory works with the Core 2 Duo E6600?
DDR2 through the board chipset in two channels.
Sources and verification
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