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Intel Core2 Duo E8600
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Intel Core2 Duo E8600
Summary
The Intel Core2 Duo E8600 is a name that reminds many tech enthusiasts of a defining era. This dual-core CPU, based on the Wolfdale architecture, was a remarkable option at the time. Produced in the then-advanced 45-nm process, it offered a successful combination of efficiency and computing power.
A special feature was the generous 6 MB Level 2 cache. This contributed significantly to the smooth and responsive operation. For typical everyday tasks, the Intel Core2 Duo E8600 always delivered reliable performance. This included, for example, surfing the Internet, word processing, or watching media.
Even today, it can still be found in older systems. There, it performs its basic functions without complaint. Its longevity testifies to solid construction. This processor was an important milestone in Intel's development.
A special feature was the generous 6 MB Level 2 cache. This contributed significantly to the smooth and responsive operation. For typical everyday tasks, the Intel Core2 Duo E8600 always delivered reliable performance. This included, for example, surfing the Internet, word processing, or watching media.
Even today, it can still be found in older systems. There, it performs its basic functions without complaint. Its longevity testifies to solid construction. This processor was an important milestone in Intel's development.
- Wolfdale Architecture
- 45-nm Manufacturing
- 6 MB Level 2 Cache
- Reliable Performance
Benchmarks
Performance Overview
Average performance across multiple benchmarks
Single-core performance
Multi-core performance
Geekbench 5, 64bit Single-Core
Single-core performance
AMD A8-6500
101 %
4C / 4T · 4.10 GHz
Intel Core i3-550
101 %
2C / 4T · 3.20 GHz
Intel Core2 Duo E8600
100 %
2C / 2T · 3.33 GHz
Intel Core i3-2100T
100 %
2C / 4T · 2.50 GHz
4C / 4T · 3.20 GHz
Geekbench 5, 64bit Multi-Core
Multi-core performance
Intel Celeron G1820TE
103 %
2C / 4T · 2.20 GHz
Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200
102 %
4C / 4T · 2.33 GHz
Intel Core2 Duo E8600
100 %
2C / 2T · 3.33 GHz
Intel Pentium E6700
100 %
2C / 2T · 3.20 GHz
3C / 3T · 2.60 GHz
CPU-Z Benchmark 17 Multi-Core
Multi-core performance
Intel Pentium G2020
101 %
2C / 2T · 2.90 GHz
AMD Phenom II X4 945
100 %
4C / 4T · 3.00 GHz
Intel Core2 Duo E8600
100 %
2C / 2T · 3.33 GHz
Intel Celeron G1820
99 %
2C / 2T · 2.70 GHz
AMD Athlon II X4 640
99 %
4C / 4T · 3.00 GHz
More benchmarks
Specifications
At a glance
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Family | Intel Core2 Duo (29) |
| CPU group | Intel Core 2 Duo E7000/E8000 (14) |
| Architecture | Wolfdale (Penryn) |
| Technology | 45 nm |
| Segment | Desktop |
| Socket | LGA 775 |
| Generation | 2 |
| Predecessor | |
| Successor |
CPU Cores and Base Frequency
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| CPU Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 |
| Hyperthreading / SMT | ✗ |
| Core architecture | normal |
| Cores: | 2x |
| Frequency: | 3.33 GHz |
| Turbo Frequency (1 Core): | |
| Turbo Frequency (2 Cores): | |
| L2-Cache | 6.00 MB |
| L3-Cache | |
| Overclocking | Yes |
Memory & PCIe
| Memory type | Memory bandwidth |
|---|---|
| DDR3-1333 DDR2-1066 | 21.3 GB/s 17.1 GB/s |
| Property | Value |
| Max. Memory | 16 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 |
| ECC | ✗ |
| PCIe | |
| PCIe Bandwidth |
Thermal Management
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| TDP | 65 W |
| TDP (PL2) | |
| TDP up | |
| TDP down | |
| T. junction max. |
Technical details
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Chip design | Monolithic |
| AES-NI | ✗ |
| Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
| Instruction set | x86-64 (64 bit) |
| ISA extensions | MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSE 4.1 |
| Release date | Q3/2008 |
| Release price | |
| Documents |
User Reviews
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3
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1C / 1T · 0.00 GHz
4
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5
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6
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7
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14C / 28T · 3.30 GHz
8
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8C / 16T · 4.60 GHz
9
Intel Core2 Duo E8600
2C / 2T · 0.00 GHz
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