Genuine Core 2 Duo E6600 2.4 GHz Dual Core (HH80557PH0564M) Processor CPU @zx
Bottom line: The Intel Genuine Core 2 Duo E6600 2.4 GHz Dual Core Processor CPU @zx 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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SpecPicks scored Intel Genuine Core 2 Duo E6600 2.4 GHz Dual Core Processor CPU @zx 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.
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Full Specifications
| cores | 2 |
|---|---|
| fsb_mhz | 1066 |
| cache_mb | 4 |
| clock_mhz | 2400 |
| process_nm | 65 |
| part_number | HH80557PH0564M |
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