Core 2 Duo T6600 Benchmarks & Performance Report

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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 T6600 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,134 Rank: 1767

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
1763	Core i5-4210Y	4,138	+0.1%
1764	Celeron 1017U	4,138	+0.1%
1765	Core i3-2375M	4,137	+0.1%
1766	Core i3-350M	4,135	+0%
1767	Core 2 Duo T6600	4,134
1768	Athlon II X2 240e	4,134	+0%
1769	A6-4400M	4,133	+-0%
1770	Core 2 Duo T6670	4,133	+-0%
1771	Core 2 Duo T7500	4,133	+-0%
1772	Core i3-2377M	4,129	-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core 2 Duo T6600 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,246 Rank: 1919

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
1915	Celeron N3050	4,247	+0%
1916	Celeron 450	4,247	+0%
1917	Intel Atom x5-Z8300	4,246	+0%
1918	Core i5-4200U	4,246	+0%
1919	Core 2 Duo T6600	4,246
1920	Celeron N2830	4,246	+0%
1921	Sempron LE-1250	4,246	+0%
1922	Core 2 Duo L9400	4,245	+-0%
1923	Celeron 430	4,245	+-0%
1924	Athlon 64 X2 4200+	4,245	+-0%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core 2 Duo T6600 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,059 Rank: 1718

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
1714	Core 2 Duo E4700	4,063	+0.1%
1715	Core 2 Duo T7500	4,062	+0.1%
1716	Athlon 7850	4,061	+0%
1717	A4-3330MX	4,060	+0%
1718	Core 2 Duo T6600	4,059
1719	Phenom II X3 705e	4,059	+0%
1720	A8-6410	4,059	+0%
1721	A6-3500	4,058	+-0%
1722	Core 2 Duo P8800	4,057	+-0%
1723	Core M 5Y10a	4,056	-0.1%

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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 T6600 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core 2 Duo T6600 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core 2 Duo T6600 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

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Core 2 Duo T6600 Details

The Intel Core 2 Duo T6600 ranks just behind its immediate competitors in multicore performance, with an Overall Score of 4134 placing it at #1767 of 2060 processors. It trails the Core i3-350M and Core i3-2375M by mere points, highlighting how narrow the performance gap is between these older and newer designs. While the T6600 shares a similar score with the Core i3-350M, the latter benefits from a more modern architecture and higher base clock, underscoring the generational leap in efficiency and performance. In single-core tasks, the T6600 scores 4059, ranking #1718, where it narrowly surpasses the Core 2 Duo P8800 but falls short of the A4-3330MX and Core 2 Duo T7500. Its multicore score of 4246, ranking #1917, reflects limited scalability due to its dual-core, four-thread design, which struggles to keep pace with modern multi-threaded applications.

Released in the late 2000s, the Core 2 Duo T6600 is built on Intel's 45 nm process and features a dual-core design with Hyper-Threading, allowing it to handle four threads simultaneously. It operates at a base frequency of 2.2 GHz, with a turbo boost up to 2.3 GHz, and supports DDR3 memory at speeds up to 1066 MHz. The processor is designed for mobile workstations and laptops, utilizing the PGA478 socket and a modest 35 W TDP, which enables efficient power consumption in portable systems. It includes Intel's HD Graphics 3000, which supports up to two displays and operates at a base frequency of 350 MHz, with a burst frequency of 1000 MHz, providing basic graphics capabilities for everyday tasks.

Despite its age, the T6600 supports a range of advanced features, including SSE4.1 and SSE4.2 instruction sets, AES encryption, AVX2, and virtualization technologies such as VT-x and VT-d. It also supports ECC memory, although this is limited to server environments. The integrated GPU supports up to 8 GB of shared memory, allowing for modest multimedia processing. However, its 17.1 GB/s memory bandwidth and 2 memory channels limit its performance in memory-intensive applications.

As of March 2026, the Core 2 Duo T6600 remains a relic of the past, suited only for legacy systems or basic computing tasks. While it was once a capable processor for general productivity and multimedia use, its performance is now dwarfed by modern CPUs that offer significantly higher clock speeds, more cores, and advanced instruction sets. It is best suited for users maintaining older laptops or systems where upgrading is not feasible, but it is ill-equipped for modern workloads such as video editing, gaming, or software development.