Intel · Core 2 Duo · 2009 · LGA775
The Intel Core 2 E7600 is a desktop processor with 2 cores, released in 2009 at an MSRP of $133. It is part of the Core 2 Duo lineup, using the Core 2 platform, and fits the LGA775 socket. Internally, it is built on the "Penryn" architecture. It operates at a fixed 3.06 GHz. Intel manufactures the "Penryn" silicon on a 45nm process node. Its multiplier is locked, so any overclocking has to come from raising the base clock rather than the multiplier. This processor supports DDR2/DDR3 memory. With a TDP of 65W, the Core 2 E7600 is an efficient chip suitable for modest cooling solutions. This processor has no integrated graphics — a discrete GPU is required. The cache hierarchy consists of 32KB/core of L1 and 3MB of L2 cache. There is no L3 cache on this processor.
Budget Wolfdale with 3MB L2 instead of 6MB. Strong single-core performance despite the smaller cache.
| Brand | Intel |
|---|---|
| Family | Core 2 Duo |
| Series | Core 2 |
| Architecture | Penryn |
| Type | Desktop |
| Launch year | 2009 |
| Cores | 2 |
| Threads | 2 |
| Base clock | 3.06 GHz |
| Boost clock | 3.06 GHz |
| L1 cache | 32KB/core |
| L2 cache | 3MB |
| TDP | 65W |
| Socket | LGA775 |
| Process | 45nm |
| Memory type | DDR2/DDR3 |
| Integrated graphics | None |
| Chipsets | X48, X38, P45, P43, G45, G43, P35 |
| Launch MSRP | $133 |