Intel Core2 Duo E6600 vs Intel Core 2 Quad Q6400

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Intel Core2 Duo E6600 or Intel Core2 Duo E6600 – 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 E6600 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2006 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Core2 Duo series.
To use the Intel Core2 Duo E6600, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 775 socket.
The Intel Core 2 Quad Q6400 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 Q6400, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 775 socket.
1 Generation 1
Intel Core2 Duo E6600 Name Intel Core 2 Quad Q6400
Intel Core2 Duo Family Intel Core2 Quad
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core 2 Duo E4000/E6000 Group Intel Core 2 Quad Q6000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core2 Duo E6600 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core2 Duo E6600 is 2.4 GHz
The Intel Core 2 Quad Q6400 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core 2 Quad Q6400 is 2.13 GHz
2 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
2 Threads 4
No Hyperthreading No
2x Cores 4x
2.4 GHz Frequency 2.13 GHz
Yes Overclocking No
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core2 Duo E6600 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core 2 Quad Q6400 does not have integrated graphics.
GPU name
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0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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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
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066 Memory type DDR3-1066, DDR2-800
2 Memory channels 2
16.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
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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.
-- Tjunction max --
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 105 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core2 Duo E6600 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 Q6400 is manufactured using a 65 nm process.
-- Release price --
65 nm Technology 65 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
4.0 MB L2-Cache 8.0 MB
0 bytes L3-Cache 0 bytes
SSE3, MMX, SSE, SSE2 ISA extensions SSE3, MMX, SSE2
VT-x Virtualization VT-x
-- Part Number --
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
LGA 775 Socket LGA 775
Conroe (Core) Architecture Kentsfield (Core)
Q3/2006 Release date Q1/2007
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux