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.
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Intel Core2 Quad Family Intel Pentium
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6000 Group Intel Pentium E5000/E6000
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6700 Name Intel Pentium E5500
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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
2.66 GHz Frequency 2.8 GHz
4 CPU Cores 2
4x Cores 2x Penryn
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking Yes
No Hyperthreading No
4 Threads 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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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

2 Memory channels 2
16.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
DDR3-1066, DDR2-800 Memory type DDR3-1333, DDR2-800
No AES-NI No
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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.
Q3/2007 Release date Q2/2010
Kentsfield (Core) Architecture Wolfdale (Penryn)
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VT-x Virtualization VT-x
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
0 bytes L3-Cache 0 bytes
SSE3, MMX, SSE2 ISA extensions SSE3, MMX, SSE, SSE2
65 nm Technology 45 nm
LGA 775 Socket LGA 775
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
8.0 MB L2-Cache 2.0 MB