AMD Ryzen 5 5600 vs Intel Core 2 Quad Q6400

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

AMD Ryzen 5 5600 or AMD Ryzen 5 5600 – 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 Ryzen 5 5600 features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2022 and belongs to the 4 generation of the AMD Ryzen 5 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 5 5600, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
The Intel Core 2 Quad Q6400 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 Q6400, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 775 socket.
AMD Ryzen 5 Family Intel Core2 Quad
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD Ryzen 5 5600 Name Intel Core 2 Quad Q6400
AMD Ryzen 5000 Group Intel Core 2 Quad Q6000
4 Generation 1
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600 is 3.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.4 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core 2 Quad Q6400 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core 2 Quad Q6400 is 2.13 GHz
6x Cores 4x
4.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
3.5 GHz Frequency 2.13 GHz
6 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading No
Yes Overclocking No
12 Threads 4
4.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core 2 Quad Q6400 does not have integrated graphics.
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GPU name
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0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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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.
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Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
Yes AES-NI No
64.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
51.2 GB/s Bandwidth --
DDR4-3200 Memory type DDR3-1066, DDR2-800
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 2
No ECC No
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 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.
45 W TDP down None
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 105 W
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Technical details

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 32.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core 2 Quad Q6400 is manufactured using a 65 nm process.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q2/2022 Release date Q1/2007
AM4 (PGA 1331) Socket LGA 775
3.0 MB L2-Cache 8.0 MB
32.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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Vermeer (Zen 3) Architecture Kentsfield (Core)
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization VT-x
199 $ Release price --
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE3, MMX, SSE2
Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
7 nm Technology 65 nm