Intel Core2 Duo E6600 | AMD Phenom II X2 545 | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core2 Duo E6600 or AMD Phenom II X2 545 - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The Intel Core2 Duo E6600 has 2 cores with 2 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.40 GHz. Up to 16 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core2 Duo E6600 was released in Q3/2006. The AMD Phenom II X2 545 has 2 cores with 2 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.00 GHz. The CPU supports up to GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD Phenom II X2 545 was released in Q2/2009. |
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Intel Core2 Duo (29) | Family | AMD Phenom II (52) |
Intel Core 2 Duo E4000/E6000 (15) | CPU group | AMD Phenom II - 545 (9) |
1 | Generation | 2 |
Conroe (Core) | Architecture | Callisto (K10) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core2 Duo E6600 is a 2 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.40 GHz. The AMD Phenom II X2 545 has 2 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 3.00 GHz. |
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Intel Core2 Duo E6600 | Characteristic | AMD Phenom II X2 545 |
2 | Cores | 2 |
2 | Threads | 2 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
Yes | Overclocking ? | Yes |
2.40 GHz | Frequency | 3.00 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | -- |
-- | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | -- |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core2 Duo E6600 supports a maximum of 16 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD Phenom II X2 545 can connect up to GB of memory in 2 memory channels. |
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Intel Core2 Duo E6600 | Characteristic | AMD Phenom II X2 545 |
DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066 | Memory | DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066 |
16 GB | Max. Memory | |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
21.3 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 21.3 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
4.00 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
-- | L3 Cache | 6.00 MB |
-- | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The Intel Core2 Duo E6600 has a TDP of 65 W, that of the AMD Phenom II X2 545 is 80 W. |
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Intel Core2 Duo E6600 | Characteristic | AMD Phenom II X2 545 |
65 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 80 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core2 Duo E6600 has a 4.00 MB cache, while the AMD Phenom II X2 545 cache has a total of 6.00 MB. |
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Intel Core2 Duo E6600 | Characteristic | AMD Phenom II X2 545 |
65 nm | Technology | 45 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Unknown |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3 | ISA extensions | SSE3, SSE4a |
LGA 775 | Socket | AM3 |
VT-x | Virtualization | AMD-V |
No | AES-NI | No |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q3/2006 | Release date | Q2/2009 |
-- | Release price | 65 $ |
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Intel Core2 Duo E6600
2C 2T @ 2.40 GHz |
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AMD Phenom II X2 545
2C 2T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core2 Duo E6600
2C 2T @ 2.40 GHz |
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AMD Phenom II X2 545
2C 2T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core2 Duo E6600
2C 2T @ 2.40 GHz |
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AMD Phenom II X2 545
2C 2T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core2 Duo E6600
2C 2T @ 2.40 GHz |
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AMD Phenom II X2 545
2C 2T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core2 Duo E6600
2C 2T @ 2.40 GHz |
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AMD Phenom II X2 545
2C 2T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core2 Duo E6600
2C 2T @ 2.40 GHz |
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AMD Phenom II X2 545
2C 2T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core2 Duo E6600
2C 2T @ 2.40 GHz |
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AMD Phenom II X2 545
2C 2T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core2 Duo E6600
2C 2T @ 2.40 GHz |
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AMD Phenom II X2 545
2C 2T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core2 Duo E6600
2C 2T @ 2.40 GHz |
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AMD Phenom II X2 545
2C 2T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core2 Duo E6600
2C 2T @ 2.40 GHz |
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AMD Phenom II X2 545
2C 2T @ 3.00 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core2 Duo E6600 | AMD Phenom II X2 545 |
Unknown | Unknown |