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
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
AMD GX-215JJ Name Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600
AMD GX 3rd Gen. Group Intel Core 2 Quad Q6000
3 Generation 1
 
 

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
2x Cores 4x
1.5 GHz Frequency 2.4 GHz
2 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking No
2 Threads 4
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.
-- GPU (Turbo) --
2015 Release date --
2 Execution units --
0 Direct X --
-- Max. displays --
128 Shaders --
AMD Radeon R2E GPU name
0.6 GHz GPU frequency --
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
0 Generation --
0 nm Technology --
 
 

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 VP9 --
No AVC --
No h264 --
No JPEG --
No VC-1 --
No AV1 --
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
 
 

Memory & PCIe

Yes AES-NI No
0 bytes Max. Memory 16.0 GB
-- Bandwidth --
DDR3-1600, DDR4-1866 Memory type DDR3-1066, DDR2-800
pci PCIe pci
1 Memory channels 2
No ECC 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.
10 W TDP up None
6 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 105 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

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.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q2/2016 Release date Q1/2007
FP4 Socket LGA 775
1.0 MB L2-Cache 8.0 MB
0 bytes L3-Cache 0 bytes
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
GE215JAWY23AC Part Number --
Prairie Falcon Excavator+ Architecture Kentsfield (Core)
None Virtualization VT-x
-- Release price --
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 ISA extensions SSE3, MMX, SSE2
-- Chip design Monolithic
28 nm Technology 65 nm