Athlon 64 FX-60 vs Core 2 Duo E7600

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Aggregate performance score

Core 2 Duo E7600
2009
2 cores / 2 threads, 65 Watt
0.72
+60%
Athlon 64 FX-60
2006
2 cores / 2 threads, 110 Watt
0.45

Core 2 Duo E7600 outperforms Athlon 64 FX-60 by an impressive 60% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core 2 Duo E7600 and Athlon 64 FX-60 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking26952952
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency1.050.39
Architecture codenameWolfdale (2008−2010)Toledo (2006)
Release date10 May 2009 (15 years ago)January 2006 (18 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Core 2 Duo E7600 and Athlon 64 FX-60 basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores2 (Dual-core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads22
Base clock speed3.06 GHzno data
Boost clock speed0.07 GHz2.6 GHz
Bus rate1066 MHzno data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)128 KB
L2 cache3 MB (shared)2 MB
L3 cache0 KB0 KB
Chip lithography45 nm90 nm
Die size82 mm2199 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)74 °Cno data
Number of transistors228 million233 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
VID voltage range0.85V-1.3625Vno data

Compatibility

Information on Core 2 Duo E7600 and Athlon 64 FX-60 compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketLGA775939
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt110 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Duo E7600 and Athlon 64 FX-60. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology-no data
Hyper-Threading Technology-no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Demand Based Switching-no data
FSB parity-no data

Security technologies

Core 2 Duo E7600 and Athlon 64 FX-60 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-no data
EDB+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core 2 Duo E7600 and Athlon 64 FX-60 are enumerated here.

VT-x+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core 2 Duo E7600 and Athlon 64 FX-60. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR1, DDR2, DDR3no data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardOn certain motherboards (Chipset feature)no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core 2 Duo E7600 and Athlon 64 FX-60.

PCIe version2.0no data

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

Core 2 Duo E7600 0.72
+60%
Athlon 64 FX-60 0.45

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Core 2 Duo E7600 1150
+62.2%
Athlon 64 FX-60 709

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.72 0.45
Chip lithography 45 nm 90 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 110 Watt

Core 2 Duo E7600 has a 60% higher aggregate performance score, a 100% more advanced lithography process, and 69.2% lower power consumption.

The Core 2 Duo E7600 is our recommended choice as it beats the Athlon 64 FX-60 in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core 2 Duo E7600 and Athlon 64 FX-60, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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