AMD FX-9590 | Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 | |
CPU comparisonAMD FX-9590 or Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The AMD FX-9590 has 8 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 5.00 GHz. Up to GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The AMD FX-9590 was released in Q3/2013. The Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 has 4 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.40 GHz. The CPU supports up to 16 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 was released in Q1/2007. |
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AMD FX (30) | Family | Intel Core2 Quad (19) |
AMD FX-9000 (2) | CPU group | Intel Core 2 Quad Q6000 (3) |
2 | Generation | 1 |
Vishera (Piledriver) | Architecture | Kentsfield (Core) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD FX-9590 is a 8 core processor with a clock frequency of 4.70 GHz (5.00 GHz). The Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 has 4 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 2.40 GHz. |
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AMD FX-9590 | Characteristic | Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 |
8 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
4.70 GHz | Frequency | 2.40 GHz |
5.00 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | -- |
5.00 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | -- |
Memory & PCIeThe AMD FX-9590 supports a maximum of GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 can connect up to 16 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. |
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AMD FX-9590 | Characteristic | Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 |
DDR3-1866 | Memory | DDR3-1066, DDR2-800 |
Max. Memory | 16 GB | |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
29.9 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 17.1 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | 8.00 MB |
8.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
-- | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The AMD FX-9590 has a TDP of 220 W, that of the Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 is 105 W. |
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AMD FX-9590 | Characteristic | Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 |
220 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 105 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe AMD FX-9590 has a 8.00 MB cache, while the Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 cache has a total of 8.00 MB. |
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AMD FX-9590 | Characteristic | Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 |
32 nm | Technology | 65 nm |
Unknown | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 | ISA extensions | MMX, SSE2, SSE3 |
AM3+ | Socket | LGA 775 |
AMD-V | Virtualization | VT-x |
Yes | AES-NI | No |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q3/2013 | Release date | Q1/2007 |
270 $ | Release price | -- |
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AMD FX-9590
8C 8T @ 5.00 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
AMD FX-9590
8C 8T @ 5.00 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
AMD FX-9590
8C 8T @ 5.00 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
AMD FX-9590
8C 8T @ 5.00 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
AMD FX-9590
8C 8T @ 4.70 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
AMD FX-9590
8C 8T @ 5.00 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
AMD FX-9590
8C 8T @ 5.00 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
AMD FX-9590
8C 8T @ 5.00 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
AMD FX-9590
8C 8T @ 5.00 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD FX-9590 | Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 |
Unknown | Unknown |