Intel Core2 Duo E6320 vs Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600

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Intel Core2 Duo E6320 or Intel Core2 Duo E6320 – 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 Core2 Duo E6320 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2007 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Core2 Duo series.
To use the Intel Core2 Duo E6320, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 775 socket.
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.
Intel Core2 Duo Family Intel Core2 Quad
Intel Core2 Duo E6320 Name Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
1 Generation 1
Intel Core 2 Duo E4000/E6000 Group Intel Core 2 Quad Q6000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core2 Duo E6320 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core2 Duo E6320 is 1.86 GHz
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
Yes Overclocking No
2x Cores 4x
normal Core architecture normal
2 CPU Cores 4
1.86 GHz Frequency 2.4 GHz
2 Threads 4
No Hyperthreading No
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core2 Duo E6320 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 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
DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066 Memory type DDR3-1066, DDR2-800
2 Memory channels 2
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
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16.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 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 105 W watts.
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65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 105 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core2 Duo E6320 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 2 Quad Q6600 is manufactured using a 65 nm process.
LGA 775 Socket LGA 775
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
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Q2/2007 Release date Q1/2007
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Conroe (Core) Architecture Kentsfield (Core)
0 bytes L3-Cache 0 bytes
SSE3, MMX, SSE, SSE2 ISA extensions SSE3, MMX, SSE2
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4.0 MB L2-Cache 8.0 MB
65 nm Technology 65 nm
VT-x Virtualization VT-x