Intel Core 2 Duo E7600 socket: LGA 775
The Intel Core 2 Duo E7600 uses the LGA 775 socket. It is a 65 W dual core Wolfdale desktop part at 3.067 GHz with 3 MB of L2 cache.
- Socket
- LGA 775
- Launched
- May 2009
- Cores and threads
- 2 and 2
- Base power
- 65 W
- Codename
- Wolfdale
- Segment
- Desktop
- Family
- Intel Core 2 Duo
- Clocks
- 3.07 GHz
Intel Core 2 Duo E7600 specifications
| Cores | 2 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 2 |
| Core architecture | Wolfdale cores on 45 nm |
| Clock | 3.067 GHz (no turbo) |
| Front side bus | 1066 MT/s |
| Cache | 3 MB L2 (shared) |
| Thermal design power | 65 W |
| Manufacturing process | 45 nm |
| Memory support | DDR2 or DDR3, two channels (board dependent) |
| PCI Express | PCIe 2.0 from the board chipset |
| Integrated graphics | None (board video where fitted) |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | LGA775 (FC-LGA6) |
Motherboard and chipset compatibility
Intel Core 2 Duo E7600 needs a motherboard with a LGA 775 socket. The table shows which chipset series accept it.
| Series | Chipsets | Support |
|---|---|---|
| Intel 4 series | X48, P45, G45, G41 | Works out of the box |
| Intel 3 series | X38, P35, G33, G31 | Needs a BIOS update 45 nm Wolfdale parts boot on 3 series boards that list them, after a BIOS update. |
Board makers publish a CPU support list for every model. Check it for your exact board before buying. Chipset details for LGA 775.
LGA 775 at a glance
| Type | LGA, 775 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | 37.5 × 37.5 mm |
| Introduced | 2004 |
| Memory | DDR, DDR2 or DDR3, depending on the motherboard chipset |
| Cooler mounting holes | 72 × 72 mm |
What the Core 2 Duo E7600 is
The Intel Core 2 Duo E7600 is a dual core Wolfdale desktop processor from May 2009. It runs two cores at 3.067 GHz with no turbo, so 2 cores give 2 threads. Cache is 3 MB of shared L2 on a 45 nm process. Power is rated at 65 W with a 1066 MT/s front side bus.
The E7600 adds speed over the E7500 at the same 65 W. Against the E8000 series it trails on cache with 3 MB against 6 MB. It suits office towers that need fast dual threads.
There is no graphics on the CPU. Display comes from the board chipset or a discrete card.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The Core 2 Duo E7600 fits LGA 775 with 775 lands. Intel 4 series boards boot it natively, while 3 series boards need a listed BIOS.
The Socket vs chipset: what decides whether a CPU works guide covers pairing rules, and the Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 page shows a quad on the same socket.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
Memory is DDR2 or DDR3 in two channels depending on the board chipset.
The 1066 MT/s front side bus links the CPU to the chipset. PCIe Gen 2 slots hang off the chipset.
Cooling is the stock 65 W LGA 775 sink on the 72 × 72 mm pattern.
Upgrade paths
On LGA 775 the upgrade is the E8000 series with 6 MB of cache on the same board. Beyond LGA 775 a move to LGA 1156 needs a new board.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Core 2 Duo E7600 use?
LGA 775, the 775-land package. Intel 4 series boards boot it natively, 3 series after a BIOS update.
How many cores does the Core 2 Duo E7600 have?
Two cores and two threads at 3.067 GHz with 3 MB of shared L2 cache.
What memory works with the Core 2 Duo E7600?
DDR2 or DDR3 in two channels depending on the board chipset.
Sources and verification
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