Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 review -shifting the balance of power for under $400 @ Magicmc.com Reviews

Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 review -shifting the balance of power for under $400

While Intel is very open about its limiting L2 cache in order to achieve cost savings, and still using clock speed as a differentiation between Intel CPUs in the same family, I was very pleased to see that with the Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 that all 4 MB of L2 cache were left enabled, and considering the advent of dual core technology, a clock speed of 2.4 GHz is nothing to roll your eyes at. Though this Intel CPU is not the highest priced processor available, the architectural features implemented in this chip mimic those of their top-of-the-line models. It is a 64-bit processor, has enhanced speed step technology, Intel virtualization technology, and fits right in with your favorite LGA 775 socket motherboard.

This Intel core two duo CPU fares well when compared to CPUs not only within the same class, and price range, but also compared to other chips within the same family, and competitors that would charge you a premium for the same performance. While moving down the core 2 duo line, you'll notice that the E6600 is the least expensive chip that has L2 cache in a 4 MB increment. As the budget furrier CPUs increases you may get an increased clock rate, but unless you plan on spending a lot more 4 MB sure is enough to make me happy. The reason being if you were to opt for a less expensive Intel core two duo CPU, this amount of L2 cache would be cut in half, as well as having to have a diminished clock rate. If you're looking for the best bang for the buck, in the Intel core two duo CPU family is in your research horizon, then one of the first Intel computer processors that you should seriously consider should be the E6600.

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