Core 2 Duo T6600 vs Core 2 Duo T6670

Core 2 Duo T6600

2 Cores2 Thrd2 WWMax: 2.2 GHz2009

Core 2 Duo T6670

2 Cores2 Thrd2 WWMax: 2.2 GHz2009

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core 2 Duo T6600

2 / 2

2,355

0.0%

2,365

+0.4%

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Core 2 Duo T6600 is positioned at rank 13 and the Core 2 Duo T6670 is on rank 474, so the Core 2 Duo T6600 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Duo T6600

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

125%

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

123%

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

113%

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

112%

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

111%

#10

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

107%

#11

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

103%

#12

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

103%

#13

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

100%

#17

Core i3-350M

MSRP: $130|Avg: $10

92%

#18

Atom x5-E8000

MSRP: $18|Avg: N/A

91%

#19

Core 2 Duo T5900

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $5

90%

#22

Core i3-3130M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

81%

#23

Core 2 Duo T5550

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $5

78%

#24

Core 2 Duo T7100

MSRP: $197|Avg: $15

77%

#27

Pentium 2030M

MSRP: $134|Avg: N/A

74%

#28

Core 2 Duo T5750

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $8

74%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Duo T6670

#462

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

620%

#463

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

611%

#464

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

561%

#465

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

559%

#466

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

553%

#468

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

534%

#469

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

512%

#470

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

512%

#471

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

498%

#474

Core 2 Duo T6670

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#488

Processor U300

MSRP: $193|Avg: $180

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core 2 Duo T6670 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core 2 Duo T6600 in both compute-intensive tasks (0.4% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core 2 Duo T6600	Core 2 Duo T6670
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($4)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core 2 Duo T6600	Core 2 Duo T6670
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($4)	✅ More affordable ($0)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Core 2 Duo T6600 Benchmark Check

Core 2 Duo T6670 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core 2 Duo T6600 and Core 2 Duo T6670

Core 2 Duo T6600

The Core 2 Duo T6600 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2008-01-01. It is based on the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 2,355 points. Launch price was $249.

Core 2 Duo T6670

The Core 2 Duo T6670 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2008-01-01. It is based on the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 2,365 points. Launch price was $249.

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Processing Power

Both the Core 2 Duo T6600 and Core 2 Duo T6670 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.2 GHz on the Core 2 Duo T6600 versus 2.2 GHz on the Core 2 Duo T6670 — identical boost frequencies (base: 2.2 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). Both are built on the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture using a 45 nm process. In PassMark, the Core 2 Duo T6600 scores 2,355 against the Core 2 Duo T6670's 2,365 — a 0.4% lead for the Core 2 Duo T6670. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 200 vs 252, a 23% lead for the Core 2 Duo T6670 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 350 vs 252 (32.6% advantage for the Core 2 Duo T6600). Both processors carry 2 MB L2 Cache of L3 cache.

Feature	Core 2 Duo T6600	Core 2 Duo T6670
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	2.2 GHz	2.2 GHz
Base Clock	2.2 GHz	2.2 GHz
L3 Cache	2 MB L2 Cache	2 MB L2 Cache
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB
Process	45 nm	45 nm
Architecture	Penryn (2008−2011)	Penryn (2008−2011)
PassMark	2,355	2,365
Geekbench 6 Single	200	252+26%
Geekbench 6 Multi	350+39%	252

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the PGA478 socket with PCIe 1.1. Both support up to DDR3-800 memory speed. Both support up to 8 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 0 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: GM45,PM45 (Core 2 Duo T6600) and GM45,PM45 (Core 2 Duo T6670).

Feature	Core 2 Duo T6600	Core 2 Duo T6670
Socket	PGA478	PGA478
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 1.1
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-800	DDR3-1066
Max RAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	0	0

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support VT-x virtualization. Primary use case: Core 2 Duo T6600 targets Legacy Laptop, Core 2 Duo T6670 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Core 2 Duo T6670 rivals Core 2 Duo T6600.