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Intel

Intel Core 2 Duo E6550

775DDR1/DDR2/DDR32C / 2T65WConroe65nmEnd-of-life

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CPU image not available yet

Full Specifications

Detailed architecture, platform, memory, and feature data for this CPU.

Total Cores2

Total Threads2

Base Clock2.33 GHz

BCLK / Multiplier333 MHz / 7.0xx

CodenameConroe

MicroarchitectureConroe

Process Node65nm

FoundryIntel

Die Size143.0 mm²

Transistors0.29 billion

Production StatusEnd-of-life

Market SegmentDesktop

Launch DateJul 1, 2007

Launch Price$163.00

Instruction Sets

MMXSSESSE2SSE3EISTIntel 64iAMT2VT

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About This Product

The Intel Core 2 Duo E6550 is a dual-core desktop CPU from the Conroe microarchitecture, operating at 2.33 GHz. It offers basic computing performance suitable for light office tasks and web browsing. At its current price, it is significantly outperformed by modern entry-level CPUs, which offer superior multi-threaded performance and integrated graphics capabilities.

Best for: Legacy system replacement

Pros

Low power consumption (65W TDP)
Suitable for basic office tasks
Compatible with LGA 775 motherboards

Cons

Poor multi-threaded performance
Outdated architecture
No integrated graphics on CPU die

Verdict
“Not recommended; modern budget CPUs offer vastly superior performance for less cost.”

Performance Benchmarks

Cross-source performance, value, and efficiency at a glance

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Geekbench 6PassMark

Cross-Platform

Geekbench 6

Single-Core

2518%

Multi-Core

4132%

Based on 39 user submissions.

Large Sample Pool

PassMark

Overall

9041%

PassMark rank: #4,624

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G.Skill NS 2 GB

1x2GBDDR3-1333

$13.21

Corsair CMSO4GX3M1A1333C9 4 GB

1x4GBDDR3-1333

$17.74

G.Skill F3-12800CL9D-4GBSQ 4 GB

2x2GBDDR3-1600

$18.37

G.Skill F3-10666CL9S-4GBSQ 4 GB

1x4GBDDR3-1333

$18.58

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