Intel Core 2 Duo E7600

The Intel Core 2 Duo E7600 brings 2 cores and 4 threads. It drops into the LGA775 socket with a 65W TDP — about 32.5W per core. Clocks span 3.06GHz base to 3.06GHz boost. Confirm motherboard socket compatibility before anything else, then size the cooler to the TDP.

At $98.95 it sits in the budget processor bracket. Use the PlanMyPC system builder to verify it works alongside your other components and to watch live retailer pricing. 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.