AMD GX-215JJ vs Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600

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AMD GX-215JJ or AMD GX-215JJ – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The AMD GX-215JJ features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2016 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD G series.
To use the AMD GX-215JJ, you'll need a motherboard with a FP4 socket.
The Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2007 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Core2 Quad series.
To use the Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 775 socket.
AMD G Family Intel Core2 Quad
3 Generation 1
AMD GX 3rd Gen. Group Intel Core 2 Quad Q6000
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
AMD GX-215JJ Name Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD GX-215JJ has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD GX-215JJ is 1.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.0 GHz.
The Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 is 2.4 GHz
2 Threads 4
No Hyperthreading No
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
2 CPU Cores 4
2x Cores 4x
1.5 GHz Frequency 2.4 GHz
2.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD GX-215JJ has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD GX-215JJ uses the AMD Radeon R2E, which has 128 texture shaders
and 2 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 does not have integrated graphics.
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
0 Generation --
2015 Release date --
2 Execution units --
-- GPU (Turbo) --
-- Max. displays --
0.6 GHz GPU frequency --
128 Shaders --
0 Direct X --
0 nm Technology --
AMD Radeon R2E GPU name
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
No VP8 --
No AVC --
No JPEG --
No VP9 --
No VC-1 --
No h264 --
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
No AV1 --
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
 
 

Memory & PCIe

No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
DDR3-1600, DDR4-1866 Memory type DDR3-1066, DDR2-800
0 bytes Max. Memory 16.0 GB
-- Bandwidth --
1 Memory channels 2
Yes AES-NI No
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 6 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 105 W watts.
-- Tjunction max --
10 W TDP up None
6 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 105 W
 
 

Technical details

The AMD GX-215JJ is manufactured using a 28 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 is manufactured using a 65 nm process.
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 ISA extensions SSE3, MMX, SSE2
Prairie Falcon Excavator+ Architecture Kentsfield (Core)
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Release price --
None Virtualization VT-x
Q2/2016 Release date Q1/2007
1.0 MB L2-Cache 8.0 MB
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
-- Chip design Monolithic
FP4 Socket LGA 775
GE215JAWY23AC Part Number --
28 nm Technology 65 nm
0 bytes L3-Cache 0 bytes