Celeron E3400 vs Core 2 Duo T6600

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Aggregate performance score

Core 2 Duo T6600
2009
2 cores / 2 threads, 35 Watt
0.51
Celeron E3400
2010
2 cores / 2 threads, 65 Watt
0.55
+7.8%

Celeron E3400 outperforms Core 2 Duo T6600 by a small 8% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core 2 Duo T6600 and Celeron E3400 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking27662723
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data3.72
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core 2 Duono data
Architecture codenamePenryn (2008−2011)Wolfdale (2008−2010)
Release date6 January 2009 (15 years ago)17 January 2010 (14 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$76
Current price$131 $18.99 (0.2x MSRP)

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core 2 Duo T6600 and Celeron E3400 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 speed2.2 GHz2.6 GHz
Boost clock speed2.2 GHz2.6 GHz
Bus support800 MHzno data
L1 cache128 KB64 KB (per core)
L2 cache2 MB1 MB (shared)
L3 cache2 MB L2 Cache0 KB
Chip lithography45 nm45 nm
Die size107 mm282 mm2
Maximum core temperature90 °C74 °C
Number of transistors410 Million228 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplierNoNo
VID voltage range1V-1.25V0.85V-1.3625V

Compatibility

Information on Core 2 Duo T6600 and Celeron E3400 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 configurationno data1
SocketPGA478LGA775
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Duo T6600 and Celeron E3400. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NIno data-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology--
Hyper-Threading Technology--
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoringno data+
Demand Based Switching-no data
FSB parity-no data
StatusDiscontinuedDiscontinued

Security technologies

Core 2 Duo T6600 and Celeron E3400 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT--
EDB++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core 2 Duo T6600 and Celeron E3400 are enumerated here.

VT-dno data-
VT-x-+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core 2 Duo T6600 and Celeron E3400. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesno dataDDR1, DDR2, DDR3

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core 2 Duo T6600 and Celeron E3400.

PCIe versionno data2.0

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 T6600 0.51
Celeron E3400 0.55
+7.8%

Celeron E3400 outperforms Core 2 Duo T6600 by 8% based on our aggregate benchmark results.


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.

Benchmark coverage: 68%

Core 2 Duo T6600 788
Celeron E3400 854
+8.4%

Celeron E3400 outperforms Core 2 Duo T6600 by 8% in Passmark.

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

Benchmark coverage: 42%

Core 2 Duo T6600 245
Celeron E3400 287
+17.1%

Celeron E3400 outperforms Core 2 Duo T6600 by 17% in GeekBench 5 Single-Core.

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

Benchmark coverage: 42%

Core 2 Duo T6600 381
Celeron E3400 480
+26%

Celeron E3400 outperforms Core 2 Duo T6600 by 26% in GeekBench 5 Multi-Core.

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.51 0.55
Recency 6 January 2009 17 January 2010
Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt 65 Watt

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Core 2 Duo T6600 and Celeron E3400.

Be aware that Core 2 Duo T6600 is a notebook processor while Celeron E3400 is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core 2 Duo T6600 and Celeron E3400, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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