CPU comparison with benchmarks
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CPU lineage |
Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6700 or Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6700 – 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 Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6700 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently. It was released in Q4/2006 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Core2 Extreme series. To use the Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6700, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 775 socket. The AMD Ryzen 5 6600HS features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently. It was released in Q1/2022 and belongs to the 5 generation of the AMD Ryzen 5 series. To use the AMD Ryzen 5 6600HS, you'll need a motherboard with a FP7 socket.
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Intel Core2 Extreme |
Family |
AMD Ryzen 5 |
Desktop / Server |
Segment |
Mobile |
Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6700 |
Name |
AMD Ryzen 5 6600HS |
Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6000 |
Group |
AMD Ryzen 6000H/7035H |
1 |
Generation |
5 |
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CPU Cores and Base Frequency |
The Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6700 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6700 is 2.66 GHz The AMD Ryzen 5 6600HS has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 6600HS is 3.3 GHz and turbo frequency for one core is 4.5 GHz. The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
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4x |
Cores |
6x Zen 3+ |
None |
None |
3.6 GHz |
2.66 GHz |
Frequency |
3.3 GHz |
4 |
CPU Cores |
6 |
No |
Hyperthreading |
Yes |
4 |
Threads |
12 |
normal |
Core architecture |
normal |
Yes |
Overclocking |
No |
None |
None |
4.5 GHz |
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Internal Graphics |
The Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6700 does not have integrated graphics. The AMD Ryzen 5 6600HS has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. Specifically, the AMD Ryzen 5 6600HS uses the AMD Radeon RX 660M, which has 512 texture shaders and 8 execution units. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
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GPU (Turbo) |
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Release date |
Q1/2022 |
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Execution units |
8 |
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Direct X |
12 |
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Max. displays |
-- |
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Shaders |
512 |
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GPU name |
AMD Radeon RX 660M |
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GPU frequency |
1.9 GHz |
0 bytes |
Max. GPU Memory |
8.0 GB |
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Generation |
9 |
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Technology |
6 nm |
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning |
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AI specifications |
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AI hardware |
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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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VP8 |
Decode / Encode |
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VP9 |
Decode / Encode |
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AVC |
Decode / Encode |
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h264 |
Decode / Encode |
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JPEG |
Decode / Encode |
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VC-1 |
Decode |
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AV1 |
Decode |
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h265 / HEVC (8 bit) |
Decode / Encode |
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h265 / HEVC (10 bit) |
Decode / Encode |
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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 76.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
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No |
AES-NI |
Yes |
16.0 GB |
Max. Memory |
64.0 GB |
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Bandwidth |
76.8 GB/s |
DDR3-1066, DDR2-800 |
Memory type |
DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-6400 |
pci |
PCIe |
pci |
2 |
Memory channels |
2 |
No |
ECC |
No |
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Thermal Management |
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 130 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 35 W watts.
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None |
TDP down |
35 W |
None |
TDP up |
54 W |
130 W |
TDP (PL1 / PBP) |
35 W |
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Tjunction max |
95 °C |
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Technical details |
The Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6700 is manufactured using a 65 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 AMD Ryzen 5 6600HS is manufactured using a 6 nm process. In total, this processor boasts a generous 16.0 MB cache.
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Technical data sheet |
Documents |
Technical data sheet |
Q4/2006 |
Release date |
Q1/2022 |
LGA 775 |
Socket |
FP7 |
8.0 MB |
L2-Cache |
3.0 MB |
0 bytes |
L3-Cache |
16.0 MB |
Windows 10, Linux |
Operating systems |
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 |
x86-64 (64 bit) |
Instruction set (ISA) |
x86-64 (64 bit) |
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Part Number |
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Kentsfield (Core) |
Architecture |
Rembrandt (Zen 3+) |
VT-x |
Virtualization |
AMD-V, SVM |
-- |
Release price |
-- |
SSE3, MMX, SSE2 |
ISA extensions |
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 |
Monolithic |
Chip design |
Chiplet |
65 nm |
Technology |
6 nm |
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