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Overview

The Pentium E6600 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 17 January 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Wolfdale (2008−2010) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.06 GHz, with boost up to 0.07 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB (total). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,194 points. Launch price was $16.

Value Upgrade Path

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MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
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Performance Per Dollar Pentium E6600

#886

Pentium 4 2.53

MSRP: $193|Avg: $13

111%

#887

Ryzen Embedded R2312

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

110%

#888

Ryzen Threadripper 7980X

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $5200

109%

#889

Core i3-3220

MSRP: $117|Avg: $88

108%

#890

Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX

MSRP: $1799|Avg: $1247

107%

#891

Core i5-670

MSRP: $284|Avg: $100

107%

#892

Core i7-5930K

MSRP: $583|Avg: $410

106%

#893

Phenom II X3 720

MSRP: $130|Avg: $64

105%

#894

Sempron 3100+

MSRP: $65|Avg: $15

104%

#895

Core i7-3770S

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

103%

#896

A10 PRO-7850B

MSRP: $426|Avg: $140

103%

#897

Pentium G4620

MSRP: $86|Avg: $154

102%

#898

Core i3-4370T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $138

102%

#899

Sempron 3600+

MSRP: $105|Avg: $20

102%

#900

Core i7-860S

MSRP: $299|Avg: $96

101%

#901

Pentium E6600

MSRP: $84|Avg: $50

100%

#902

Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX

MSRP: $1299|Avg: $1300

100%

#903

Core 2 Duo E7600

MSRP: $133|Avg: $50

96%

#904

Pentium G620T

MSRP: $64|Avg: $90

96%

#905

A12-9800E

MSRP: $426|Avg: $150

95%

#906

FX-4350

MSRP: $122|Avg: $140

95%

#907

Athlon II X4 641

MSRP: $102|Avg: $102

95%

#908

Core i7-970

MSRP: $1083|Avg: $289

95%

#909

Athlon 64 4000+

MSRP: $482|Avg: $30

94%

#910

Celeron G4920

MSRP: $52|Avg: $115

93%

#911

Pentium G2140

MSRP: $100|Avg: $95

92%

#912

Phenom II X3 705e

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $69

92%

#913

Pentium Extreme Edition 955

MSRP: $999|Avg: $50

92%

#914

Phenom II X6 1100T BE

MSRP: $265|Avg: N/A

91%

#915

Athlon XP 2500+

MSRP: $172|Avg: $15

89%

#916

Athlon XP 3100+

MSRP: $150|Avg: $20

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for Pentium E6600 across popular games. Tested paired with RTX 4090 to isolate CPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Pentium E6600 specifications and capabilities.

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Processing Power

The Pentium E6600 is a 2-core / 2-thread processor based on the Wolfdale (2008−2010) architecture, manufactured on a 45 nm process node. It reaches a maximum boost clock of 0.07 GHz from a base frequency of 3.06 GHz— higher boost clocks directly translate to better single-threaded performance and responsiveness in gaming. It carries 0 kB of L3 cache, plus 2 MB (total) of L2 cache and 64 kB (per core) of L1 cache per core. In the PassMark benchmark (a comprehensive multi-threaded test), it scores 1,194, placing it in the Entry Level performance tier as a Legacy generation product.

Specification	Pentium E6600
Cores / ThreadsPhysical/logical processing units	2C / 2T
Max Boost ClockPeak single-core speed under boost	0.07 GHz
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum operating frequency	3.06 GHz
ArchitectureCPU microarchitecture design	Wolfdale (2008−2010)
Process NodeFabrication technology — smaller = more efficient	45 nm
L3 CacheShared cache — reduces memory latency for all cores	0 kB
L2 CachePer-core fast cache for frequently accessed data	2 MB (total)
L1 CacheUltra-fast per-core cache	64 kB (per core)
Die SizePhysical silicon area of the processor	82 mm2
Transistor CountMore transistors = more capabilities	228 million
Max TemperatureMaximum safe operating temperature (Tjmax)	74 °C
64-bit Support	Yes
Windows 11 Compatible	No
Core Voltage Range	0.85V – 1.3625V
PassMark ScoreOverall multi-threaded benchmark score	1,194

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium E6600 fits into the LGA775 socket and supports PCIe 1.1. It supports DDR1, DDR2, DDR3 memory.

Specification	Pentium E6600
TypeDesktop or Laptop processor	desktop
SocketMotherboard socket required	LGA775
PCIe GenerationPeripheral interconnect speed — affects GPU and SSD bandwidth	PCIe 1.1
RAM TypeSupported memory standard	DDR1, DDR2, DDR3
Max CPUs in ConfigMulti-socket support for servers	1

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Power & Cooling

The Pentium E6600 has a rated TDP (Thermal Design Power) of 65 Watt — this indicates the amount of heat generated under sustained load and determines what cooling solution is needed.

Specification	Pentium E6600
TDPThermal Design Power — heat output under sustained workload	65 Watt
Max TemperatureMaximum safe junction temperature (Tjmax)	74 °C

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Value Analysis

At an average price of $50 (MSRP: $84), the Pentium E6600 delivers 24 PassMark points per dollar. Performance ranking position: #2953 out of all indexed processors.

Specification	Pentium E6600
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price	$84
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days	$50
Launch PriceOriginal retail price at launch	$16
Performance RankPosition in overall performance ranking	#2953
Release DateLaunch date	17 January 2010 (15 years ago)
Release Year	2010
DesignerArchitecture designer (e.g. Intel, AMD)	Intel
ManufacturerFabrication foundry (e.g. TSMC)	Intel

Specifications Reference

Raw spec sheet for quick lookup. The analysis cards above explain what these fields mean in practice.

4 categories

General Information

7 specs

Type	desktop
Designer	Intel
Launch Price	$16
Manufacturer	Intel
Release Date	17 January 2010 (15 years ago)
Architecture Codename	Wolfdale (2008−2010)
Performance Ranking Position	2953

Technical Specifications

14 specs

Cores	2
Threads	2
Die Size	82 mm2
L1 Cache	64 kB (per core)
L2 Cache	2 MB (total)
L3 Cache	0 kB
Max Frequency	0.07 GHz
64-Bit Support	+
Base Frequency	3.06 GHz
Transistor Count	228 million
Process Technology	45 nm
Allowed Core Voltage	0.85V – 1.3625V
Max Core Temperature	74 °C
Windows 11 Compatible	-