Pentium E6600

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Pentium E6600

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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 Pentium E6600 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,288 Rank: 1543
Rank Name Score Visual
1539 Core i7-2635QM 4,289
+0%
1540 A6-6400K 4,289
+0%
1541 Xeon E5420 4,289
+0%
1542 Phenom II X4 925 4,288
+0%
1543 Pentium E6600 4,288
1544 Core 2 Duo P9700 4,286
+-0%
1545 Phenom II X2 555 4,284
-0.1%
1546 A10-6700T 4,282
-0.1%
1547 Athlon II X2 255 4,281
-0.2%
1548 A4-5300B 4,281
-0.2%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Pentium E6600 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,326 Rank: 1670
Rank Name Score Visual
1666 Core i5-450M 4,327
+0%
1667 Phenom X4 9750 4,327
+0%
1668 Intel Core i5-430M 4,326
+0%
1669 Core i5-3230M 4,326
+0%
1670 Pentium E6600 4,326
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
+-0%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Pentium E6600 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,262 Rank: 1520
Rank Name Score Visual
1516 Core i5-4200U 4,266
+0.1%
1517 Core 2 Duo P9700 4,266
+0.1%
1518 Athlon II X4 640 4,264
+0%
1519 A4-5300B 4,263
+0%
1520 Pentium E6600 4,262
1521 Celeron G1620T 4,261
+-0%
1522 A8-3870 4,260
+-0%
1523 Celeron J4125 4,260
+-0%
1524 Xeon Bronze 3106 4,259
-0.1%
1525 Phenom II N930 4,259
-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 Pentium E6600 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,496 Rank: 1562
Rank Name Score Visual
1558 Celeron 4205U 4,497
+0%
1559 Celeron 3855U 4,496
+0%
1560 Celeron G530 4,496
+0%
1561 Pentium E6700 4,496
+0%
1562 Pentium E6600 4,496
1563 Pentium 2127U 4,496
+0%
1564 A6-9220 4,496
+0%
1565 Celeron 1000M 4,496
+0%
1566 Celeron 1037U 4,496
+0%
1567 Pentium N3540 4,496
+0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Pentium E6600 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,470 Rank: 1532
Rank Name Score Visual
1528 Core i5-430M 4,471
+0%
1529 Pentium E6700 4,470
+0%
1530 Pentium E5800 4,470
+0%
1531 Phenom II X2 545 4,470
+0%
1532 Pentium E6600 4,470
1533 Core i3-380M 4,470
+0%
1534 Phenom X3 8550 4,470
+0%
1535 Celeron J4005 4,469
+-0%
1536 Celeron G550 4,469
+-0%
1537 Athlon II X2 250 4,469
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Pentium E6600 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,464 Rank: 1643
Rank Name Score Visual
1639 E2-3800 4,465
+0%
1640 Pentium 987 4,464
+0%
1641 Celeron B800 4,464
+0%
1642 Celeron 877 4,464
+0%
1643 Pentium E6600 4,464
1644 Athlon II X2 220 4,464
+0%
1645 A6-9200 4,464
+0%
1646 Atom Z3740 4,464
+0%
1647 Atom Z3740D 4,464
+0%
1648 Celeron 2961Y 4,464
+0%

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Pentium E6600 Details

As of March 2026, the Intel Pentium E6600 remains a relic of a bygone era in desktop computing, having been released in January 2010. Built on the 45 nm Wolfdale microarchitecture, this dual-core processor operates at a base frequency of 3.06 GHz with a 11.5x multiplier and a TDP of 35 W, making it one of the more power-efficient CPUs of its time. Despite its age, the E6600 still holds a place in the performance hierarchy, albeit near the bottom of modern rankings. With a single-core score of 4262 and a multicore score of 4326, it ranks 1520th and 1668th respectively out of 2060 processors, placing it well below today’s mainstream offerings but still ahead of many low-power and embedded designs.

The processor’s performance is constrained by its age and lack of modern instruction sets. It supports SSE3, SSSE3, and SSE4.1 but lacks SSE4.2 and AVX2, which are now standard in modern applications and games. This limitation makes it unsuitable for demanding workloads or modern software that relies on advanced SIMD instructions. Integrated graphics are not available on the processor itself, but some motherboards with compatible chipsets—such as those based on the Intel G31 or G33 chipsets—can provide basic HD Graphics functionality with a maximum display output of two monitors. The GPU, when present, operates at a base frequency of 650 MHz and can boost to 1100 MHz, offering minimal graphics performance suitable only for basic desktop use.

Memory support is limited to DDR3-1066/1333 in dual-channel mode, with a maximum capacity of 16 GB and a peak bandwidth of 21.3 GB/s. This restricts its ability to keep up with modern applications that demand high memory throughput. The CPU uses a 1066 MHz front-side bus and supports a PCIe 2.0 interface, which, while adequate for its time, is now outdated compared to modern PCIe 5.0 standards. It also features a 2 MB L2 cache, which is modest by today’s standards but was competitive in the late 2000s.

Despite its limitations, the Pentium E6600 remains a viable option for legacy systems or lightweight tasks such as web browsing, media playback, or basic office applications. Its low power consumption and compatibility with older motherboards make it a cost-effective choice for retro builds or low-cost upgrades. However, it is outperformed by nearly every modern processor, even budget models, and its lack of support for modern instruction sets and virtualization features limits its usefulness in contemporary computing environments. For users seeking anything beyond basic functionality, a more modern platform is strongly recommended.
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Intel Pentium E6600

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Pentium E6600
Model Number: T9900
Cores: 2
Threads: 2
Base Frequency: 3060 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 11.5xx (locked)
Core Name: Wolfdale
Socket: BGA479, PGA478
Package: FC-LGA8
Target Segment: Desktop
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 35 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 62.464 KiB
L2 Cache: 1.907 MiB

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: 1
PCIe Configuration: 1x16, 2x8, 1x8 2x4

Integrated Graphics

GPU: HD Graphics
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 1100 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 SSSE3 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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