Core 2 Duo E7600

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core 2 Duo E7600

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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 E7600 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,309 Rank: 1517
Rank Name Score Visual
1513 Athlon II X2 260 4,311
+0%
1514 Pentium E5700 4,311
+0%
1515 Core 2 Duo T9900 4,310
+0%
1516 Pentium G620 4,309
+0%
1517 Core 2 Duo E7600 4,309
1518 A6-5400B 4,309
+0%
1519 Core i3-2312M 4,308
+-0%
1520 Core i5-560M 4,306
-0.1%
1521 Pentium B980 4,305
-0.1%
1522 A6-3670 4,305
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core 2 Duo E7600 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,325 Rank: 1675
Rank Name Score Visual
1671 A8-7410 4,326
+0%
1672 Atom Z3740 4,326
+0%
1673 Phenom X4 9550 4,326
+0%
1674 Athlon II X3 435 4,325
+0%
1675 Core 2 Duo E7600 4,325
1676 Athlon II X2 255 4,324
+-0%
1677 A8-4500M 4,324
+-0%
1678 Celeron N3160 4,324
+-0%
1679 Celeron 3865U 4,323
+-0%
1680 Phenom X4 9650 4,323
+-0%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core 2 Duo E7600 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,299 Rank: 1490
Rank Name Score Visual
1486 Pentium 2030M 4,303
+0.1%
1487 Phenom II X4 B45 4,300
+0%
1488 Athlon II X2 250 4,300
+0%
1489 Core i5 M 520 4,299
+0%
1490 Core 2 Duo E7600 4,299
1491 Phenom II X3 B77 4,299
+0%
1492 Xeon E5630 4,297
+-0%
1493 Core 2 Duo T9900 4,296
-0.1%
1494 Xeon L5638 4,294
-0.1%
1495 Athlon II X2 260 4,289
-0.2%

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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 E7600 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core 2 Duo E7600 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core 2 Duo E7600 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

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Core 2 Duo E7600 Details

Ranking #1516 of 2060 in overall performance, the Intel Core 2 Duo E7600 reflects the evolution of desktop computing from a decade ago, when multi-core processors were becoming mainstream but still limited in capability compared to today's standards. As of March 2026, this processor is a legacy device, having been launched in May 2009, and remains relevant only in niche retro or embedded scenarios where power efficiency and backward compatibility are prioritized over raw performance. Built on Intel's 45 nm Wolfdale architecture, the E7600 was designed for the LGA775 socket, a platform that defined the late 2000s desktop market. Despite its age, it remains a benchmark for understanding the transition from single-core dominance to the rise of dual-core efficiency in consumer hardware.

The Core 2 Duo E7600 features two physical cores with a base clock speed of 3.06 GHz, supported by a 1066 MHz front-side bus and a 11.5x multiplier. It operates at a TDP of 65 W, making it relatively power-efficient for its time, especially when compared to higher-end quad-core and Xeon processors of the same era. The processor includes 3 MB of L2 cache, which was substantial for its generation, and supports dual-channel DDR3 memory, with a maximum bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. Although it lacks integrated graphics, some motherboards with compatible chipsets could enable basic display output via an external GPU or shared memory. The CPU supports a wide range of Intel technologies, including SSE4.1 and SSE4.2, AES-NI encryption, and Hyper-Threading, though it is important to note that the E7600 does not support simultaneous multithreading.

In benchmark testing, the E7600 achieves a single-core score of 4299 and a multicore score of 4325, placing it just behind several contemporary AMD and Intel processors like the Phenom X4 9550 and Pentium E6600, which share similar performance characteristics. The overall score of 4309 reflects a balanced but modest performance profile, with the multicore score slightly exceeding the single-core score, indicating that the processor benefits from multi-threaded workloads more than it does from raw clock speed. This performance edge is largely due to the efficient cache architecture and the ability to handle multiple threads in parallel, albeit without the benefit of modern instruction sets like AVX-512.

While the Core 2 Duo E7600 is far behind today's top-tier processors—such as the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX or Core Ultra 9 285K, which score over 9,000 and 8,000 respectively—it holds a unique place in the history of computing as a bridge between the Pentium 4 era and the modern multicore age. Its 228 million transistors and 82 mm² die size reflect the state of semiconductor manufacturing in the late 2000s, and its design prioritized thermal efficiency and performance-per-watt over raw power. For users maintaining older systems or running legacy software, the E7600 remains a capable, if outdated, option. However, for modern applications, gaming, or content creation, it is significantly outpaced by current-generation CPUs.

Ultimately, the Core 2 Duo E7600 serves as a testament to Intel's engineering during a transformative period in computing. It was a workhorse for its time, supporting everything from office productivity to light multimedia tasks, and its widespread adoption helped solidify the dual-core architecture as the standard for mainstream desktops. While it now resides in the lower echelons of performance rankings, its legacy endures as a foundational step in the development of today's high-performance processors.
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Intel Core 2 Duo E7600

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core 2 Duo E7600
Model Number: E7600
Cores: 2
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 3060 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 11.5xx (locked)
Core Name: Wolfdale
Socket: LGA775
Package: FC-LGA6
Target Segment: Desktop
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 65 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 62.464 KiB
L2 Cache: 2.861 MiB

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: LPDDR3 1333/1600; DDR3L/DDR3L-RS 1600
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 0 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 25.6 GB/s
ECC Support: No

PCI-Express Specifications

PCIe Revision: 2.0
PCIe Lanes: 12
PCIe Configuration: x1 (6), x2 (4), x4 (3)

Integrated Graphics

GPU: HD Graphics 5300
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 800 MHz

Physical Specifications

Process: 45 nm
Die Area: 82 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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