Intel Core 2 Quad Q6700 vs AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5875U

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Intel Core 2 Quad Q6700 or Intel Core 2 Quad Q6700 – 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 Q6700 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2007 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Core2 Quad series.
To use the Intel Core 2 Quad Q6700, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 775 socket.
The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5875U features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2021 and belongs to the 4 generation of the AMD Ryzen 7 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5875U, you'll need a motherboard with a FP6 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6700 Name AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5875U
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6000 Group AMD Ryzen 5000U
1 Generation 4
Intel Core2 Quad Family AMD Ryzen 7
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core 2 Quad Q6700 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core 2 Quad Q6700 is 2.66 GHz
The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5875U has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5875U is 2.0 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.
4 Threads 16
4 CPU Cores 8
normal Core architecture normal
None None 3.5 GHz
No Overclocking No
None None 4.5 GHz
No Hyperthreading Yes
4x Cores 8x
2.66 GHz Frequency 2.0 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core 2 Quad Q6700 does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5875U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5875U uses the AMD Radeon 8 Graphics (Renoir), 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.
-- GPU frequency 2.0 GHz
-- Execution units 8
-- Release date Q1/2020
-- GPU (Turbo) --
-- Max. displays --
-- Shaders 512
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Generation 9
-- Direct X 12
-- Technology 7 nm
GPU name AMD Radeon 8 Graphics (Renoir)
 
 

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
-- AV1 No
-- VP9 Decode / Encode
-- VC-1 Decode
-- VP8 Decode / Encode
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- JPEG Decode / Encode
-- AVC Decode / Encode
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 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.
16.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
DDR3-1066, DDR2-800 Memory type DDR4-3200
pci PCIe pci
No AES-NI Yes
-- Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
No ECC Yes
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 15 W watts.
105 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
None TDP down 10 W
-- Tjunction max 95 °C
None TDP up 25 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core 2 Quad Q6700 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 7 PRO 5875U is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 16.0 MB cache.
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
8.0 MB L2-Cache 4.0 MB
SSE3, MMX, SSE2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
0 bytes L3-Cache 16.0 MB
Q3/2007 Release date Q2/2021
-- Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
-- Part Number --
LGA 775 Socket FP6
Kentsfield (Core) Architecture Cezanne (Zen 3)
VT-x Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
65 nm Technology 7 nm
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)