AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X | Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 | |
CPU comparisonAMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X 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 Ryzen Threadripper 7960X has 24 cores with 48 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 5.30 GHz. Up to 1024 GB of memory is supported in 4 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X was released in Q4/2023. 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 Ryzen Threadripper (13) | Family | Intel Core2 Quad (19) |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7000 (3) | CPU group | Intel Core 2 Quad Q6000 (3) |
5 | Generation | 1 |
Storm Peak (Zen 4) | Architecture | Kentsfield (Core) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X is a 24 core processor with a clock frequency of 4.20 GHz (5.30 GHz). The Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 has 4 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 2.40 GHz. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X | Characteristic | Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 |
24 | Cores | 4 |
48 | Threads | 4 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
4.20 GHz | Frequency | 2.40 GHz |
5.30 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | -- |
-- | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | -- |
Memory & PCIeThe AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X supports a maximum of 1024 GB of memory in 4 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 Ryzen Threadripper 7960X | Characteristic | Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 |
DDR5-5200 | Memory | DDR3-1066, DDR2-800 |
1024 GB | Max. Memory | 16 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
166.4 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 17.1 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
24.00 MB | L2 Cache | 8.00 MB |
128.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
5.0 | PCIe version | -- |
48 | PCIe lanes | -- |
189.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X has a TDP of 350 W, that of the Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 is 105 W. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X | Characteristic | Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 |
350 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 105 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
95 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X has a 152.00 MB cache, while the Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 cache has a total of 8.00 MB. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X | Characteristic | Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 |
5 nm | Technology | 65 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4A, SSE4.2, SSSE3, AVX2, AVX512, FMA3 | ISA extensions | MMX, SSE2, SSE3 |
sTR5 | Socket | LGA 775 |
AMD-V | Virtualization | VT-x |
Yes | AES-NI | No |
Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q4/2023 | Release date | Q1/2007 |
1790 $ | Release price | -- |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
24C 48T @ 5.30 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
24C 48T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
24C 48T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
24C 48T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
24C 48T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X | Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 |
Unknown | Unknown |