Core 2 Duo E4600

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core 2 Duo E4600

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for Core 2 Duo E4600 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,076 Rank: 1824
Rank Name Score Visual
1820 Pentium T4300 4,077
+0%
1821 Core 2 Duo T7600 4,077
+0%
1822 Athlon II X4 605e 4,077
+0%
1823 Xeon E5405 4,076
+0%
1824 Core 2 Duo E4600 4,076
1825 Pentium P6000 4,076
+0%
1826 A6-6310 4,076
+0%
1827 Celeron E1400 4,075
+-0%
1828 Celeron G460 4,075
+-0%
1829 Intel Core i3-350M 4,074
+-0%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core 2 Duo E4600 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,209 Rank: 2000
Rank Name Score Visual
1996 Athlon X2 4850e 4,213
+0.1%
1997 Celeron B710 4,212
+0.1%
1998 Athlon X2 4450e 4,210
+0%
1999 Atom N280 4,209
+0%
2000 Core 2 Duo E4600 4,209
2001 Intel Celeron N3060 4,208
+-0%
2002 Intel Celeron N3050 4,208
+-0%
2003 Atom N270 4,207
+-0%
2004 Atom Z530 4,207
+-0%
2005 Core 2 Duo T5870 4,207
+-0%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core 2 Duo E4600 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

3,987 Rank: 1776
Rank Name Score Visual
1772 A4-9120 3,992
+0.1%
1773 Pentium T4200 3,992
+0.1%
1774 Core 2 Duo P7570 3,988
+0%
1775 A6-3620 3,987
+0%
1776 Core 2 Duo E4600 3,987
1777 Xeon E5405 3,982
-0.1%
1778 Core i3-3217U 3,982
-0.1%
1779 Core 2 Duo T6570 3,981
-0.2%
1780 Core 2 Duo T5800 3,981
-0.2%
1781 Core 2 Duo T5750 3,975
-0.3%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Core 2 Duo E4600 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core 2 Duo E4600 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core 2 Duo E4600 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

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Core 2 Duo E4600 Details

Ranking #1823 of 2060 in overall performance, the Intel Core 2 Duo E4600 remains a benchmark of its era, showcasing the computing capabilities of late 2007. As of March 2026, this processor is over 18 years old, placing it firmly in the realm of legacy hardware. Despite its age, the E4600 was once a compelling option for mainstream desktop users seeking a balance between performance and power efficiency. Built on a 65 nm process using Intel’s Allendale microarchitecture, it features a dual-core design with a base clock of 2.4 GHz and a locked multiplier, limiting overclocking potential. The processor operates at a 65 W TDP, making it energy-efficient for its time, and supports up to 16 GB of DDR3 memory across a dual-channel memory interface, with a maximum bandwidth of 21.3 GB/s.

The Core 2 Duo E4600 integrates a modest Intel HD Graphics GPU with a base frequency of 650 MHz and a burst frequency of up to 1 GHz, though its capabilities are restricted to basic display output and light multimedia tasks. It supports up to two displays and relies on motherboard chipset support for integrated graphics functionality. Despite lacking modern instruction sets like SSE4.1 or SSE4.2, the processor includes a comprehensive suite of extensions such as MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, AES-NI, and virtualization technologies like VT-x and VT-d. These features were significant at launch, enabling better multimedia performance and virtual machine support.

In terms of performance, the E4600 scores 4076 overall, 3987 in single-core, and 4209 in multicore benchmarks. While it ranks near the bottom of the current competitive landscape, it holds its own against similarly aged or lower-tier processors such as the Celeron N3050 and Atom Z530. Its single-core performance is notably stronger than many of its contemporaries, but its multicore score is slightly lower than comparable dual-core chips like the Core 2 Duo E7500. This suggests that while it delivers adequate performance for light productivity and older applications, it struggles with modern workloads that demand higher parallel processing.

Given its age and performance profile, the Core 2 Duo E4600 is best suited for legacy systems, retro computing enthusiasts, or as a low-cost upgrade in non-demanding environments. It represents a milestone in Intel’s transition to dual-core architectures, laying the groundwork for future advancements in multi-threading and power efficiency. For users today, it serves more as a historical artifact than a practical modern processor.
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Intel Core 2 Duo E4600

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core 2 Duo E4600
Model Number: E4600
Cores: 2
Threads: 2
Base Frequency: 2400 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 12x (locked)
Core Name: Allendale
Socket: LGA775
Package: FC-LGA6
Target Segment: Desktop
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 65 W

Cache Specifications

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3 1066/1333
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 0 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 21.3 GB/s
ECC Support: No

PCI-Express Specifications

PCIe Revision: 2.0
PCIe Lanes: 16
PCIe Configuration: 1x16, 2x8, 1x8 2x4

Integrated Graphics

GPU: HD Graphics
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 1000 MHz

Physical Specifications

Process: 65 nm
Die Area: 111 mm²
Transistor Count: 0.00 billion
Manufacturer: Intel
Word Size: 64-bit

CPU Features

MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX2 AES x86-64 HT EIST TXT vPro VT-x VT-d EPT Secure Key SMEP SIPP IPT TSX Flex Memory FMA
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