Intel Core 2 Quad Q6700 vs Intel Pentium E5500

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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 Intel Pentium E5500 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2010 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Pentium series.
To use the Intel Pentium E5500, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 775 socket.
Intel Core2 Quad Family Intel Pentium
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6700 Name Intel Pentium E5500
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6000 Group Intel Pentium E5000/E6000
1 Generation 2
 
 

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 Intel Pentium E5500 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Pentium E5500 is 2.8 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
4x Cores 2x Penryn
No Hyperthreading No
2.66 GHz Frequency 2.8 GHz
No Overclocking Yes
4 Threads 2
4 CPU Cores 2
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core 2 Quad Q6700 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Pentium E5500 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

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

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 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 Intel Pentium E5500 is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q3/2007 Release date Q2/2010
LGA 775 Socket LGA 775
8.0 MB L2-Cache 2.0 MB
0 bytes L3-Cache 0 bytes
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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Kentsfield (Core) Architecture Wolfdale (Penryn)
VT-x Virtualization VT-x
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SSE3, MMX, SSE2 ISA extensions SSE3, MMX, SSE, SSE2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
65 nm Technology 45 nm