Intel Core 2 Duo e6600 at 1.6? ... Is this Normal?

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Intel Core 2 Duo e6600 at 1.6? ... Is this Normal?

cpu-z tells me that my core speed is 1.6 and sometimes it goes up to 2.4... What's happening? is this normal?

2007-05-02 01:50:54 · 2 answers · asked by Cheina 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops

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The Core 2 Duo line has Intel Enhanced Speed Step and will regulate the CPU speed based on load. This saves power and generates less heat.

I also have a Core 2 Duo E6600 and its speed will go as low as 1.6GHz and the max is 2.4GHz.

2007-05-02 02:26:38 · answer #1 · answered by Gamer2000 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋

Gamer2000 is right. Thumbs up!
AMD's version is Cool n Quiet.

2007-05-02 02:52:45 · answer #2 · answered by Karz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋