Intel Core 2 Duo E6700

The Intel Core 2 Duo E6700 offers 2 cores and 4 threads. It drops into the LGA775 socket with a 65W TDP — about 32.5W per core. Clocks run from 2.66GHz base to 2.66GHz boost. Confirm motherboard socket compatibility before anything else, then size the cooler to the TDP.

Expect to pay around $85.00, which lands it among budget options. PlanMyPC's builder flags compatibility problems automatically and tracks the latest processor deals from multiple stores. Warranty coverage follows Intel's standard policy — confirm regional terms on the listing. The full specification sheet below breaks out every listed detail, and the compatibility checker flags conflicts with parts already in your build.