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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 2026-09-13

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.

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.

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

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.