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Intel Core 2 Quad Q6400 | Apple A9 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core 2 Quad Q6400 and the Apple A9 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Intel Core 2 Quad Q6400 4 core processor released in Q1/2007 with the Apple A9 which has 2 CPU cores and was introduced in Q3/2015. |
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Intel Core2 Quad (19) | Family | Apple A series (22) |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6000 (3) | CPU group | Apple A9/A9X (2) |
1 | Generation | 9 |
Kentsfield (Core) | Architecture | A9 |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | Apple A8 |
-- | Successor | Apple A10 Fusion |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core 2 Quad Q6400 is a 4 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.13 GHz. The processor can compute 4 threads at the same time. The Apple A9 clocks with 1.85 GHz, has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel. |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q6400 | Characteristic | Apple A9 |
4 | Cores | 2 |
4 | Threads | 2 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.13 GHz | Frequency | 1.85 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | -- |
-- | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)Graphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback. |
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no iGPU | GPU | Apple A9 |
GPU frequency | 0.65 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
-- | GPU Generation | 6 |
Technology | 16 nm | |
Max. displays | 1 | |
-- | Compute units | 24 |
-- | Shader | 192 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 4 GB |
-- | DirectX Version | -- |
Hardware codec supportA 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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no iGPU | GPU | Apple A9 |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
No | Codec h264 | Decode |
No | Codec VP9 | No |
No | Codec VP8 | Decode |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
No | Codec AVC | Decode |
No | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
No | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to 16 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Intel Core 2 Quad Q6400, while the Apple A9 supports a maximum of 2 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s enabled. |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q6400 | Characteristic | Apple A9 |
DDR3-1066, DDR2-800 | Memory | LPDDR4-3200 |
16 GB | Max. Memory | 2 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 1 (Single Channel) |
17.1 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 25.6 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
8.00 MB | L2 Cache | 3.00 MB |
-- | L3 Cache | 4.00 MB |
-- | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Core 2 Quad Q6400 has a TDP of 105 W. The TDP of the Apple A9 is 5 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q6400 | Characteristic | Apple A9 |
105 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 5 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core 2 Quad Q6400 has 8.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 65 nm. The cache of Apple A9 is at 7.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 16 nm. |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q6400 | Characteristic | Apple A9 |
65 nm | Technology | 16 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8-A (64 bit) |
MMX, SSE2, SSE3 | ISA extensions | -- |
LGA 775 | Socket | -- |
VT-x | Virtualization | None |
No | AES-NI | No |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | iOS |
Q1/2007 | Release date | Q3/2015 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q6400
4C 4T @ 2.13 GHz |
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Apple A9
2C 2T @ 1.85 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q6400
4C 4T @ 2.13 GHz |
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Apple A9
2C 2T @ 1.85 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q6400
4C 4T @ 2.13 GHz |
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Apple A9
2C 2T @ 1.85 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q6400
4C 4T @ 2.13 GHz |
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Apple A9
2C 2T @ 1.85 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q6400
4C 4T @ 2.13 GHz |
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Apple A9
2C 2T @ 1.85 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q6400
@ 0.00 GHz |
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Apple A9
Apple A9 @ 0.65 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q6400
4C 4T @ 2.13 GHz |
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Apple A9
2C 2T @ 1.85 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q6400 | Apple A9 |
Unknown | Apple iPhone 6s Apple iPhone SE (1. Gen) |