Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 | AMD Z-60 | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core 2 Quad Q6600 or AMD Z-60 - 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 Z-60 has 2 cores with 2 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 1.00 GHz. The CPU supports up to GB of memory in 1 memory channels. The AMD Z-60 was released in Q2/2011. |
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Intel Core2 Quad (19) | Family | AMD C (6) |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6000 (3) | CPU group | AMD C (6) |
1 | Generation | 1 |
Kentsfield (Core) | Architecture | Ontario (Bobcat) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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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 Z-60 has 2 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 1.00 GHz. |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 | Characteristic | AMD Z-60 |
4 | Cores | 2 |
4 | Threads | 2 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.40 GHz | Frequency | 1.00 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | -- |
-- | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | -- |
Internal GraphicsThe integrated graphics unit of a processor is not only responsible for the pure image output on the system, but can also significantly increase the efficiency of the system with the support of modern video codecs. |
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no iGPU | GPU | AMD Radeon HD 6250 |
GPU frequency | 0.28 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
-- | GPU Generation | 3 |
Technology | 40 nm | |
Max. displays | 2 | |
-- | Compute units | 1 |
-- | Shader | 80 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 1 GB |
-- | DirectX Version | 11 |
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 | AMD Radeon HD 6250 |
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 | No |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
No | Codec AVC | Decode |
No | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
No | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 supports a maximum of 16 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD Z-60 can connect up to GB of memory in 1 memory channels. |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 | Characteristic | AMD Z-60 |
DDR3-1066, DDR2-800 | Memory | DDR3-1066 |
16 GB | Max. Memory | |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 1 (Single Channel) |
17.1 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 8.5 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
8.00 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
-- | L3 Cache | 1.00 MB |
-- | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
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 Z-60 is 4.5 W. |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 | Characteristic | AMD Z-60 |
105 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 4.5 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 has a 8.00 MB cache, while the AMD Z-60 cache has a total of 1.00 MB. |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 | Characteristic | AMD Z-60 |
65 nm | Technology | 40 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Unknown |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
MMX, SSE2, SSE3 | ISA extensions | SSE3, SSE4a |
LGA 775 | Socket | BGA 413 |
VT-x | Virtualization | AMD-V |
No | AES-NI | No |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | |
Q1/2007 | Release date | Q2/2011 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
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AMD Z-60
2C 2T @ 1.00 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
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AMD Z-60
2C 2T @ 1.00 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600
@ 0.00 GHz |
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AMD Z-60
AMD Radeon HD 6250 @ 0.28 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
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AMD Z-60
2C 2T @ 1.00 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
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AMD Z-60
2C 2T @ 1.00 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
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AMD Z-60
2C 2T @ 1.00 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 | AMD Z-60 |
Unknown | Unknown |