Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 vs Intel Pentium E5200

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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 Pentium E5200 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2008 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Pentium series.
To use the Intel Pentium E5200, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 775 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Name Intel Pentium E5200
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6000 Group Intel Pentium E5000/E6000
1 Generation 2
Intel Core2 Quad Family Intel Pentium
 
 

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 Pentium E5200 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Pentium E5200 is 2.5 GHz
No Overclocking Yes
No Hyperthreading No
4 CPU Cores 2
4 Threads 2
normal Core architecture normal
4x Cores 2x Penryn
2.4 GHz Frequency 2.5 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Pentium E5200 does not have integrated graphics.
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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

16.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
DDR3-1066, DDR2-800 Memory type DDR3-1333, DDR2-800
pci PCIe pci
No AES-NI No
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No ECC No
2 Memory channels 2
 
 

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 65 W watts.
105 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
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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 Pentium E5200 is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
8.0 MB L2-Cache 2.0 MB
SSE3, MMX, SSE2 ISA extensions SSE3, MMX, SSE, SSE2
0 bytes L3-Cache 0 bytes
Q1/2007 Release date Q3/2008
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Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
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LGA 775 Socket LGA 775
Kentsfield (Core) Architecture Wolfdale (Penryn)
VT-x Virtualization VT-x
65 nm Technology 45 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)