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Intel Core2 Quad Q6600 @ 2.40GHz

Intel Core2 Quad Q6600 @ 2.40GHz specifications and PassMark benchmark data: 953 single-core score, 1,849 multicore score, LGA775 socket, 4 cores.

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Multicore performance
1,849
Single-core performance
953
Estimated price
$89.95

Last price change 2025-05-23

Processor specifications
Specifications reported by the benchmark source.
Class
Desktop
Socket
LGA775
Base clock
2.4 GHz
Turbo clock
Not listed
Cores
4
Threads
4
Typical TDP
105 W
Release / first seen
Q4 2008
Cache per CPU package
Multipliers show the number of cache blocks reported by the source.
L1 Instruction Cache
4 x 32 KB
L1 Data Cache
4 x 32 KB
L2 Cache
2 x 4096 KB

Understanding Intel Core2 Quad Q6600 @ 2.40GHz

PassMark single-core and multicore scores describe different workloads. Compare each score with the same benchmark on another processor. A higher multicore score does not mean every application or game will run proportionally faster. Device cooling, memory and power settings also affect performance.

Will Intel Core2 Quad Q6600 @ 2.40GHz work with my motherboard?

The source lists LGA775 as the socket. Check the exact motherboard model and revision on its manufacturer's CPU support list, including the minimum BIOS version. A socket match alone does not establish compatibility. Include a new motherboard, memory and cooling in your budget when the platform changes.

Other names listed by the benchmark source: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad CPU Q6600 @ 2.40GHz, Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad CPU Q6600 @ 2.40GHz, Intel Core2 Quad CPU Q6600 @ 2.40GHz.

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The retrieval date records when Find Me a CPU collected the source data. It is not a benchmark test date. Prices are USD estimates from the source, converted for other currencies, rather than live retailer offers. Release / first seen means the CPU first appeared on PassMark charts, not necessarily its launch date.

Benchmark scores do not predict frame rates in a particular game. Typical TDP is a specification, not measured electricity use. A matching socket does not confirm motherboard support; check the manufacturer's CPU support list and BIOS requirements.

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