Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 vs AMD Athlon II X3 455

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Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 or Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 – 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 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.
The AMD Athlon II X3 455 features 3 processor cores and has the capability to manage 3 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2010 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD Athlon II series.
To use the AMD Athlon II X3 455, you'll need a motherboard with a AM3 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6000 Group AMD Athlon II X3 (Rana)
Intel Core2 Quad Family AMD Athlon II
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Name AMD Athlon II X3 455
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

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
The AMD Athlon II X3 455 has 3 CPU cores and can calculate 3 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Athlon II X3 455 is 3.3 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
4 CPU Cores 3
2.4 GHz Frequency 3.3 GHz
4x Cores 3x
No Hyperthreading No
4 Threads 3
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Athlon II X3 455 does not have integrated graphics.
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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 16.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 21.3 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
No ECC No
16.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
No AES-NI No
DDR3-1066, DDR2-800 Memory type DDR3-1333
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-- Bandwidth 21.3 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 105 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 95 W watts.
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105 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 95 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 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 Athlon II X3 455 is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
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x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
8.0 MB L2-Cache 1.5 MB
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Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
VT-x Virtualization AMD-V
0 bytes L3-Cache 0 bytes
Q1/2007 Release date Q4/2010
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LGA 775 Socket AM3
Kentsfield (Core) Architecture Rana
65 nm Technology 45 nm
SSE3, MMX, SSE2 ISA extensions SSE3, SSE4a, MMX, 3DNow!