Intel Core 2 quad-core Core Q6600 2.4GHz / 8M / 1066 LGA775 CPU processor
Bottom line: The Intel Core 2 quad-core Core Q6600 2.4GHz / 8M / 1066 LGA775 CPU is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the retro cpus category. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.
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Manufacturer description
Intel Core 2 quad-core Core Q6600 2.4GHz / 8M / 1066 LGA775 CPU processor. Condition is "Used". Shipped with USPS First Class. For some older lga775 motherboard, this quad core cpu is one of the fastest CPU it can support. With this cheap upgrade, computer can easily handle YouTube HD content.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Intel Core 2 quad-core Core Q6600 2.4GHz / 8M / 1066 LGA775 CPU… using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro cpus category. Intel's retro cpus lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. 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 retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.
Full Specifications
| fsb_mhz | 1066 |
|---|---|
| core_count | 4 |
| l2_cache_mb | 8 |
| l3_cache_mb | null |
| architecture | Kentsfield |
| thread_count | 4 |
| base_clock_ghz | 2.4 |
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