Apple MacBook "Core 2 Duo
Apple MacBook "Core 2 Duo
| Introduction Date: | November 8, 2006 | Discontinued Date: | May 15, 2007 |
| Processors: | 1 (2 Cores) | Architecture: | 64-Bit |
| Geekbench 2 (32): | 2363 | Geekbench 2 (64): | 2552 |
| Geekbench 3 (32): | 885 | Geekbench 3 (32): | 1516 |
| Geekbench 3 (64): | N/A | Geekbench 3 (64): | N/A |
| Geekbench 4 (SC): | N/A | Geekbench 4 (MC): | N/A |
| Geekbench 5 (SC): | N/A | Geekbench 5 (MC): | N/A |
| Processor Speed: | 1.83 GHz | Processor Type: | Core 2 Duo (T5600) |
| Details: | The Intel "Core 2 Duo" (T5600) processor includes two independent processor "cores" on a single silicon chip. Also see: How much faster is the MacBook "Core 2 Duo" compared to the original MacBook "Core Duo"? How fast is the MacBook "Core 2 Duo" compared to the MacBook Pro "Core 2 Duo"? |
| Turbo Boost: | N/A | Custom Speeds: | N/A |
| Processor Upgrade: | Soldered | FPU: | Integrated |
| System Bus Speed: | 667 MHz | Cache Bus Speed: | 1.83 GHz (Built-in) |
| ROM/Firmware Type: | EFI | EFI Architecture: | 32-Bit |
| L1 Cache: | 32k/32k | L2/L3 Cache: | 2 MB (on chip) |
| RAM Type: | PC2-5300 DDR2 | Min. RAM Speed: | 667 MHz |
| Details: | Supports 667 MHz PC2-5300 DDR2 SDRAM. Also see: How do you upgrade the RAM in the MacBook? How much RAM of what type does it support? |
| Standard RAM: | 512 MB | Maximum RAM: | 4 GB* |
| Details: | 512 MB of RAM is installed as two 256 MB modules, no slots free. *Apple officially supports 2 GB of RAM, but third-parties have been "unofficially" able to upgrade it to 3 GB or 4 GB of RAM (it can hold 4 GB but cannot fully utilize the memory beyond 3 GB due to the same limitation that impacts the "Late 2006" MacBook Pro line). In the US (and many other countries), site sponsor Other World Computing sells memory -- as well as other upgrades -- for this MacBook. In the UK, site sponsor Flexx sells memory and other upgrades for this MacBook. In Germany, site sponsor CompuRAM sells memory and other upgrades for this MacBook. In France, site sponsor MacWay sells memory and other upgrades for this MacBook. In Australia, site sponsor Macfixit sells memory and other upgrades for this MacBook. Also see: Actual Max RAM of All G3 & Later Macs. |
| Motherboard RAM: | None | RAM Slots: | 2 |
| Video Card: | Intel GMA 950 | VRAM Type: | Integrated |
| Details: | Also see: What is the overall gaming performance of the MacBook? |
| Standard VRAM: | 64 MB | Maximum VRAM: | 64 MB |
| Built-in Display: | 13.3" Widescreen | Native Resolution: | 1280x800 |
| Details: | 13.3" color widescreen TFT active-matrix "glossy" display with a 1280 by 800 native resolution. Apple reports that it also supports "1152 by 720, 1024 by 768, 1024 by 640, 800 by 600, 800 by 500, 720 by 480, and 640 by 480 at 16:10 aspect ratio; 1024 by 768, 800 by 600, and 640 by 480 pixels at 4:3 aspect ratio; [and] 720 by 480 at 3:2 aspect ratio". Also see: What exactly is a glossy display? Is the glossy display used in the MacBook better or worse than the previous iBook display? In the UK, site sponsor ALB Repair offers component-level logic board repair, display repair, and other repair services for this MacBook. No fix, no fee! In Germany, site sponsor Conodi provides high quality Mac and PC repair services as well as remote home office setup and troubleshooting. In-person and mail order repair services include the display, motherboard, water damage and more for this MacBook. In Spain, site sponsor iRepairs provides affordable repair and data recovery services. In-person and by mail repair services include the display, battery, keyboard, motherboard, and more for this MacBook. In Singapore, site sponsor Esmond Service Centre provides highly regarded repairs for the display, motherboard, battery, water damage issues, and more, all with a free estimate and fast turnaround for this MacBook. |
| 2nd Display Support: | Dual/Mirroring | 2nd Max. Resolution: | 1920x1200 |
| Details: | The maximum resolution supported on "Apple DVI displays" is 1920x1200 and 1600x1200 on VGA displays. |
| Standard Storage: | 60 GB HDD | Std. Storage Speed: | 5400 RPM |
| Details: | Also see: How do you upgrade the hard drive in the MacBook? In the US (and many other countries), site sponsor Other World Computing sells storage upgrades for this MacBook. In the UK, site sponsor Flexx sells storage upgrades for this MacBook. In France, site sponsor MacWay sells SSDs and other storage upgrades for this MacBook. In Australia, site sponsor Macfixit sells storage upgrades for this MacBook. Also see: SSD Compatibility Guide for All G3 & Later Macs. |
| Storage Dimensions: | 2.5" (9.5 mm) | Storage Interface: | Serial ATA (1.5 Gb/s) |
| Standard Optical: | 8X "Combo Drive" | Standard Disk: | None |
| Standard Modem: | None | Standard Ethernet: | 10/100/1000Base-T |
| Details: | External Apple USB Modem (56.6k v.92) available for US$49. |
| Standard AirPort: | 802.11a/b/g/n | Standard Bluetooth: | 2.0+EDR |
| USB Ports: | 2 (2.0) | Firewire Ports: | 1 (400) |
| Expansion Slots: | None | Expansion Bays: | None |
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