Intel Core 2 Quad Q6400 | Intel Core i7-2617M | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core 2 Quad Q6400 and the Intel Core i7-2617M 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 Intel Core i7-2617M which has 2 CPU cores and was introduced in Q1/2011. |
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Intel Core2 Quad (19) | Family | Intel Core i7 (298) |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6000 (3) | CPU group | Intel Core i 2000M (46) |
1 | Generation | 2 |
Kentsfield (Core) | Architecture | Sandy Bridge H |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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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 Intel Core i7-2617M clocks with 1.50 GHz (2.60 GHz), has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel. |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q6400 | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-2617M |
4 | Cores | 2 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.13 GHz | Frequency | 1.50 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 2.60 GHz |
-- | 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 | Intel HD Graphics 3000 |
GPU frequency | 0.35 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 0.95 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | 6 |
Technology | 32 nm | |
Max. displays | 2 | |
-- | Compute units | 12 |
-- | Shader | 96 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 2 GB |
-- | DirectX Version | 10.1 |
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 | Intel HD Graphics 3000 |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
No | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | No |
No | Codec VP8 | No |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
No | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
No | Codec JPEG | No |
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 Intel Core i7-2617M supports a maximum of 8 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 21.3 GB/s enabled. |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q6400 | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-2617M |
DDR3-1066, DDR2-800 | Memory | DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333 |
16 GB | Max. Memory | 8 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
17.1 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 21.3 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
8.00 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
-- | L3 Cache | 4.00 MB |
-- | PCIe version | 2.0 |
-- | PCIe lanes | 16 |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | 8.0 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Core 2 Quad Q6400 has a TDP of 105 W. The TDP of the Intel Core i7-2617M is 17 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 | Intel Core i7-2617M |
105 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 17 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core 2 Quad Q6400 has 8.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 65 nm. The cache of Intel Core i7-2617M is at 4.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 32 nm. |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q6400 | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-2617M |
65 nm | Technology | 32 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
MMX, SSE2, SSE3 | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX |
LGA 775 | Socket | BGA 1023 |
VT-x | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT |
No | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q1/2007 | Release date | Q1/2011 |
-- | Release price | 270 $ |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q6400
4C 4T @ 2.13 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-2617M
2C 4T @ 2.60 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6400
4C 4T @ 2.13 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-2617M
2C 4T @ 1.50 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6400
4C 4T @ 2.13 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-2617M
2C 4T @ 1.50 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6400
@ 0.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-2617M
Intel HD Graphics 3000 @ 0.95 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q6400 | Intel Core i7-2617M |
Unknown | Unknown |