Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 vs Intel Core i3-12300T

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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 Intel Core i3-12300T features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2022 and belongs to the 12 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-12300T, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket.
1 Generation 12
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Name Intel Core i3-12300T
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6000 Group Intel Core i 12000
Intel Core2 Quad Family Intel Core i3
 
 

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 Intel Core i3-12300T has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-12300T is 2.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.2 GHz.
normal Core architecture normal
None None 4.2 GHz
4 CPU Cores 4
No Overclocking No
4x Cores 4x Golden Cove
2.4 GHz Frequency 2.3 GHz
None None 3.2 GHz
4 Threads 8
No Hyperthreading Yes
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i3-12300T has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-12300T uses the Intel UHD Graphics 730, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- Execution units 24
GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 730
-- Release date Q1/2021
-- GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
-- Max. displays --
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.45 GHz
-- Technology 14 nm
-- Generation 12
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
-- Shaders 192
-- Direct X 12
 
 

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.
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
-- VP8 Decode / Encode
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
-- VP9 Decode / Encode
-- VC-1 Decode
-- AV1 Decode
-- AVC Decode / Encode
-- JPEG Decode / Encode
-- h264 Decode / Encode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 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.
2 Memory channels 2
-- Bandwidth 76.8 GB/s
16.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
No AES-NI Yes
pci PCIe pci
No ECC No
DDR3-1066, DDR2-800 Memory type DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800
 
 

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 35 W watts.
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
None TDP (PL2) 69 W
105 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 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 Intel Core i3-12300T is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache.
0 bytes L3-Cache 12.0 MB
Q1/2007 Release date Q1/2022
LGA 775 Socket LGA 1700
-- Release price 143 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
SSE3, MMX, SSE2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+
65 nm Technology 10 nm
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Kentsfield (Core) Architecture Alder Lake S
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
8.0 MB L2-Cache 5.0 MB
VT-x Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
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