Intel Core2 Duo E4600 Benchmark, Test and specs

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The Intel Core2 Duo E4600 was released in Q4/2007 and has 2 cores. The processor can process 2 threads simultaneously and uses a mainboard with the socket LGA 775. In the Geekbench 5 benchmark, the Intel Core2 Duo E4600 achieved a result of 337 points (single-core) or 607 points (multi-core).
Intel Core2 Duo E4600

At a glance

Name: Intel Core2 Duo E4600
Family: Intel Core2 Duo (29)
CPU group: Intel Core 2 Duo E4000/E6000 (15)
Architecture: Conroe (Core)
Technology: 65 nm
Segment: Desktop
Generation: 1
Predecessor: --
Successor: --

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core2 Duo E4600 has 2 cores. The clock frequency of the Intel Core2 Duo E4600 is 2.40 GHz. An initial performance assessment can be made using the number of CPU cores.

CPU Cores / Threads: 2 / 2
Core architecture: normal
Cores: 2x
Hyperthreading / SMT: No
Overclocking: Yes
Frequency: 2.40 GHz
Turbo Frequency (1 Core): --
Turbo Frequency (2 Cores): --

Memory & PCIe

The Intel Core2 Duo E4600 supports a maximum of 16 GB memory. Depending on the mainboard, the processor can use a maximum of 2 (Dual Channel) memory channels. This results in a maximum bandwidth of the main memory of 21.3 GB/s.

Memory type: Memory bandwidth:
DDR3-1333
DDR2-1066
21.3 GB/s
17.1 GB/s
Max. Memory: 16 GB
Memory channels: 2 (Dual Channel)
ECC: No
PCIe:
PCIe Bandwidth: --

Thermal Management

The Intel Core2 Duo E4600 has a TDP of 65 W. Based on the TDP, the system manufacturer can and must adapt the cooling solution to the processor.

TDP (PL1 / PBP): 65 W
TDP (PL2): --
TDP up: --
TDP down: --
Tjunction max.: --

Technical details

Modern production reduces the waste heat of a processor and increases its efficiency. The Intel Core2 Duo E4600 is made in 65 nm and has 2.00 MB cache.

Technology: 65 nm
Chip design: Monolithic
Socket: LGA 775
L2-Cache: 2.00 MB
L3-Cache: --
AES-NI: No
Operating systems: Windows 10, Linux
Virtualization: VT-x
Instruction set (ISA): x86-64 (64 bit)
ISA extensions: MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3
Release date: Q4/2007
Release price: --
Part Number: --
Documents: --

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Benchmark results

Verified Benchmark results
The benchmark results for the Intel Core2 Duo E4600 have been carefully checked by us. We only publish benchmark results that have been created by us or that have been submitted by a visitor and then checked by a team member. All results are based on and fullfill our benchmark guidelines.


Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
Intel Core2 Duo E6540 Intel Core2 Duo E6540
2C 2T @ 2.33 GHz
342
Intel Core2 Duo E6550 Intel Core2 Duo E6550
2C 2T @ 2.33 GHz
342
Intel Atom C3558 Intel Atom C3558
4C 4T @ 2.20 GHz
338
Intel Core2 Duo E4600 Intel Core2 Duo E4600
2C 2T @ 2.40 GHz
337
Intel Core 2 Quad Q8300 Intel Core 2 Quad Q8300
4C 4T @ 2.50 GHz
337
Intel Atom C3338 Intel Atom C3338
2C 2T @ 2.20 GHz
337
AMD A6-3650 AMD A6-3650
4C 4T @ 2.60 GHz
337

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
Intel Celeron E3400 Intel Celeron E3400
2C 2T @ 2.60 GHz
624
AMD A4-3420 AMD A4-3420
2C 2T @ 2.80 GHz
621
Intel Core2 Duo E6700 Intel Core2 Duo E6700
2C 2T @ 2.66 GHz
617
Intel Core2 Duo E4600 Intel Core2 Duo E4600
2C 2T @ 2.40 GHz
607
AMD Sempron 3850 AMD Sempron 3850
4C 4T @ 1.30 GHz
606
Intel Celeron E3300 Intel Celeron E3300
2C 2T @ 2.50 GHz
602
Raspberry Pi 4 B (Broadcom BCM2711) Raspberry Pi 4 B (Broadcom BCM2711)
4C 4T @ 1.50 GHz
601

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Some of the CPUs listed below have been benchmarked by CPU-monkey. However the majority of CPUs have not been tested and the results have been estimated by a CPU-monkey’s secret proprietary formula. As such they do not accurately reflect the actual Passmark CPU mark values and are not endorsed by PassMark Software Pty Ltd.
Intel Core2 Duo E4700 Intel Core2 Duo E4700
2C 2T @ 2.60 GHz
874
Intel Pentium E5200 Intel Pentium E5200
2C 2T @ 2.50 GHz
866
Intel Celeron E3400 Intel Celeron E3400
2C 2T @ 2.60 GHz
846
Intel Core2 Duo E4600 Intel Core2 Duo E4600
2C 2T @ 2.40 GHz
829
Intel Celeron E3300 Intel Celeron E3300
2C 2T @ 2.50 GHz
820
Intel Celeron E3200 Intel Celeron E3200
2C 2T @ 2.40 GHz
811
Intel Pentium E2220 Intel Pentium E2220
2C 2T @ 2.40 GHz
804

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

The CPU-Z benchmark measures a processor's performance by measuring the time it takes the system to complete all benchmark calculations. The faster the benchmark is completed, the higher the score.
Intel Pentium E5200 Intel Pentium E5200
2C 2T @ 2.50 GHz
400
Intel Core2 Duo E6600 Intel Core2 Duo E6600
2C 2T @ 2.40 GHz
392
Intel Pentium N3540 Intel Pentium N3540
4C 4T @ 2.16 GHz
388
Intel Core2 Duo E4600 Intel Core2 Duo E4600
2C 2T @ 2.40 GHz
385
Intel Core2 Duo E6550 Intel Core2 Duo E6550
2C 2T @ 2.33 GHz
379
Intel Pentium E6300 Intel Pentium E6300
2C 2T @ 2.80 GHz
374
Intel Pentium E2220 Intel Pentium E2220
2C 2T @ 2.40 GHz
374

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