Product Comparison: Intel Core 2 Duo E4600 vs Intel Core 2 Duo E6550


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Intel Core 2 Duo E4600 CPU Processor
Intel Core 2 Duo E6550 CPU Processor
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General Specifications
Brand
Intel
Intel
Origin
Malaysia
Costa Rica
About the Product
Intel Core 2 Duo E4600 is Conroe architecture desktop processor. The clock frequency is 2.4GHz. It has 2 cores and 2 threads and is manufactured using a 65 nm process technology. L2 cache size is 2MB. The CPU supports DDR3 memory and is compatible with LGA775 socket.
Intel Core 2 Duo E6550 is a Conroe architecture desktop processor. This is suitable for PLGA775 socket. It has 2 cores and 2 threads, and is based on 65 nm manufacturing technology, with a maximum frequency of 2.33GHz. The processor has a 4MB L2 cache, no integrated graphics core.
Model
Core 2 Duo E6550
Package Size
Height
6.6 in.
6.7 in.
Width
6.2 in.
6.2 in.
Depth
3.7 in.
3.7 in.
Weight
1.1 lbs.
1.1 lbs.
Details
Socket
LGA775
PLGA775
Lithography
65 nm
65 nm
Type of Processors
Desktop
Desktop
Code Name
Conroe
Conroe
What customers say about "Details"
Intel Core 2 Duo E4600 CPU Processor
  • Installing this chip was easy. Very pleased with this one.
  • Really good CPU. Installed it in a few minutes.
  • Good processor and convenient socket. I recommend this product.
Intel Core 2 Duo E6550 CPU Processor
  • This is an all-around great pick for performance value, for those still using LGA775. Easy to install.
  • Good processor. Convenient socket, installation went smoothly.
  • Thanks Intel. It's a good processor and easy to install.
  • Thanks Intel. This is a good processor and it easy to install and use.
  • Manufacturing process is 65nm, too big. It's an old processor though.
Technical Specifications
CPU Cores
2
2
CPU Threads
2
2
Clock Speed
2.4 GHz
2.33 GHz
Max TDP
65 W
65 W
Max Temperature
73.3 °C
72 °C
Data Width
64 bits
64 bits
Virtualization Technology
No
Yes
What customers say about "Technical Specifications"
Intel Core 2 Duo E4600 CPU Processor
  • Great value that really made big improvements in performance on my desktop.
  • Bought this item to upgrade a single-core desktop. Cool CPU, I'm happy.
  • It has a decent clock speed. It's fast enough.
  • I've been using this processor for 7 years now and it's still fast.
  • It has little power to run modern games. Better to choose something newer.
Intel Core 2 Duo E6550 CPU Processor
  • I replaced my old one with this one and my PC performance has increased to a remarkable speed.
  • I have it overclocked to 3.15GHz and the temperatures never reach anything near the danger zone.
  • Powerful processor, copes with 1080 video without any problems.
  • It's obsolete. This processor for work not games.
Cache And Memory Specifications
L1 Cache Size
128 kB
128 kB
L2 Cache Size
2000 kB
4000 kB
Max Memory Size
16 GB
16 GB
Memory Types
DDR3
DDR3
Max Memory Channels
2
2
Max Memory Bandwidth
10.6 GB/s
10.6 GB/s
What customers say about "Cache And Memory Specifications"
Intel Core 2 Duo E4600 CPU Processor
  • Installed a processor with DDR3. It works stably.
  • The cache size is sufficient to run multiple applications without lags.
  • Good processor. I have set myself 6GB of RAM. Works great.
  • The chip lacks L3 cache, which affects the work.
Intel Core 2 Duo E6550 CPU Processor
  • Great price and product. Cool cache size. Recommended this.
  • I installed this processor on my PC. I have a DDR3 memory and the chip works without lags.
  • Nice processor that runs smoothly. The cache size is sufficient for all tasks.
  • I recommend this chip to everyone. It's powerful and works well with 6GB of RAM.
  • The cache is large enough to handle all the tasks I do.
Supported Technologies
Execute Disable Bit / Virus Protection
Yes
Yes
Turbo Boost / Turbo Core
No
No
Enhanced SpeedStep / PowerNow!
Yes
Yes
Hyper-Threading / HyperTransport
No
No
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
3 year(s)
3 year(s)
Certifications
CE, FCC
CE, FCC
Other Information
Manufacturer
Link
Link

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