Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 | AMD Ryzen 9 5900X | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core 2 Quad Q6600 or AMD Ryzen 9 5900X - 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 Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 has 4 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.40 GHz. Up to 16 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 was released in Q1/2007. The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X has 12 cores with 24 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.80 GHz. The CPU supports up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X was released in Q4/2020. |
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Intel Core2 Quad (19) | Family | AMD Ryzen 9 (40) |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6000 (3) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen 5000 (14) |
1 | Generation | 4 |
Kentsfield (Core) | Architecture | Vermeer (Zen 3) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | AMD Ryzen 9 3900X |
-- | Successor | AMD Ryzen 9 7900X |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 is a 4 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.40 GHz. The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X has 12 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 3.70 GHz (4.80 GHz). |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 9 5900X |
4 | Cores | 12 |
4 | Threads | 24 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | Yes |
2.40 GHz | Frequency | 3.70 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 4.80 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 4.50 GHz |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 supports a maximum of 16 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X can connect up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 9 5900X |
DDR3-1066, DDR2-800 | Memory | DDR4-3200 |
16 GB | Max. Memory | 128 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
17.1 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
8.00 MB | L2 Cache | 6.00 MB |
-- | L3 Cache | 64.00 MB |
-- | PCIe version | 4.0 |
-- | PCIe lanes | 20 |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | 39.4 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 has a TDP of 105 W, that of the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X is 105 W. |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 9 5900X |
105 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 105 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | 142 W |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | 90 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 has a 8.00 MB cache, while the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X cache has a total of 70.00 MB. |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 9 5900X |
65 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
MMX, SSE2, SSE3 | ISA extensions | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 |
LGA 775 | Socket | AM4 (PGA 1331) |
VT-x | Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM |
No | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q1/2007 | Release date | Q4/2020 |
-- | Release price | 549 $ |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
12C 24T @ 4.80 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
12C 24T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
12C 24T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
12C 24T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
12C 24T @ 3.70 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
12C 24T @ 4.80 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
12C 24T @ 4.80 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
12C 24T @ 4.80 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
12C 24T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
12C 24T @ 4.80 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
12C 24T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
12C 24T @ 4.80 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
12C 24T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
12C 24T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
12C 24T @ 4.80 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
12C 24T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600
2.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
21,878 CB R23 MC @ 131 W |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 | AMD Ryzen 9 5900X |
Unknown | Unknown |