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Processor - 1 x Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 / 2.4 GHz (1066 MHz) - LGA775 Socket - L2 8 MB (2 x 4 MB (4 MB per Pair of cores)) - OEM

Name: Processor - 1 x Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 / 2.4 GHz (1066 MHz) - LGA775 Socket - L2 8 MB (2 x 4 MB (4 MB per Pair of cores)) - OEM
Brand: Unbranded
SKU: B000YAVGL8
Availability: OutOfStock

By Mike Perry, Hardware Editor · Verified 2026-09-21

Mike Perry has researched PC hardware since 2014, tracking 80+ GPU generations, 50+ retro handheld platforms, and 30+ vintage PC configurations. He synthesises community benchmarks, manufacturer specs, and public forum data into actionable buying guides. View full credentials →

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Bottom line: The Processor - 1 x Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 / 2.4 GHz (1066 MHz) - LGA775 Socket - L2 8 MB (2 x 4 MB (4 MB per Pair of cores)) - OEM is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the retro cpus category. Check the specification table above against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.

Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ Ships via Amazon with Prime eligibility and the standard returns policy

Cons

✗ Confirm socket / form-factor / power-rating compatibility against your build before ordering
✗ Price, stock, and Prime eligibility update from Amazon and may have changed since this page was last verified

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Processor - 1 x Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 / 2.4 GHz (1066 MHz)… using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to our editorial and benchmark analysis across the retro cpus category. Compare with similarly-priced alternatives in the retro cpus category before committing. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for retro cpus of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the Amazon listing before purchase. Prices, stock, and Prime eligibility update directly from Amazon's catalog and may have moved since this page was last verified.

Full Specifications

Brand	Intel
CPU Model	Core 2 Quad
CPU Speed	2.4 GHz
CPU Socket	LGA 775
Connectivity	2.4GHz
CPU Manufacturer	Intel

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Processor - 1 x Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 / 2.4 GHz (1066 MHz) - LGA775 Socket - L2 8 MB (2 x 4 MB (4 MB per Pair of cores)) - OEM is sold on the used and vintage market, where eBay carries the live inventory — Amazon does not stock this part. Prices and condition vary by seller and move in real time, so we link the live listing rather than quote a cached price. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.

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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-04-20. Price and availability subject to change.