Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 vs Intel Atom C2530

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Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 CPU1 vs CPU2 Intel Atom C2530
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Intel Atom C2530

CPU comparison

Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 or Intel Atom C2530 - 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 Intel Atom C2530 has 4 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.00 GHz. The CPU supports up to 32 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Intel Atom C2530 was released in Q3/2013.
Intel Core2 Quad (19) Family Intel Atom (108)
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6000 (3) CPU group Intel Atom C2000 (7)
1 Generation 3
Kentsfield (Core) Architecture Avoton
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
-- Predecessor --
-- Successor --

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 is a 4 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.40 GHz. The Intel Atom C2530 has 4 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 1.70 GHz (2.00 GHz).

Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Characteristic Intel Atom C2530
4 Cores 4
4 Threads 4
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking ? No
2.40 GHz Frequency 1.70 GHz
-- Turbo Frequency (1 Core) 2.00 GHz
-- Turbo Frequency (All Cores) 2.00 GHz

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

Processors with the support of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. Algorithms for ML improve their performance the more data they have collected via software. ML tasks can be processed up to 10,000 times faster than with a classic processor.

Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Characteristic Intel Atom C2530
-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --

Internal Graphics

The 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.

no iGPU GPU no iGPU
GPU frequency --
-- GPU (Turbo) --
-- GPU Generation --
Technology
Max. displays
-- Compute units --
-- Shader --
No Hardware Raytracing No
No Frame Generation No
-- Max. GPU Memory --
-- DirectX Version --

Hardware codec support

A 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.

no iGPU GPU no iGPU
No Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
No Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
No Codec h264 No
No Codec VP9 No
No Codec VP8 No
No Codec AV1 No
No Codec AVC No
No Codec VC-1 No
No Codec JPEG No

Memory & PCIe

The Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 supports a maximum of 16 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Intel Atom C2530 can connect up to 32 GB of memory in 2 memory channels.

Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Characteristic Intel Atom C2530
DDR3-1066, DDR2-800 Memory DDR3L-1333, DDR3-1333
16 GB Max. Memory 32 GB
2 (Dual Channel) Memory channels 2 (Dual Channel)
17.1 GB/s Max. Bandwidth 21.3 GB/s
No ECC Yes
8.00 MB L2 Cache --
-- L3 Cache 2.00 MB
-- PCIe version 2.0
-- PCIe lanes 8
-- PCIe Bandwidth 4.0 GB/s

Thermal Management

The 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 Intel Atom C2530 is 9 W.

Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Characteristic Intel Atom C2530
105 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 9 W
-- TDP (PL2) --
-- TDP up --
-- TDP down --
-- Tjunction max. --

Technical details

The Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 has a 8.00 MB cache, while the Intel Atom C2530 cache has a total of 2.00 MB.

Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Characteristic Intel Atom C2530
65 nm Technology 22 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
LGA 775 Socket BGA 1283
VT-x Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
No AES-NI Yes
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Q1/2007 Release date Q3/2013
-- Release price 55 $
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Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz
344 (100%)
Intel Atom C2530 Intel Atom C2530
4C 4T @ 2.00 GHz
0 (0%)

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz
1139 (100%)
Intel Atom C2530 Intel Atom C2530
4C 4T @ 2.00 GHz
0 (0%)

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Some of the CPUs listed below have been benchmarked by CPU-monkey. However the majority of CPUs have not been tested and the results have been estimated by a CPU-monkey’s secret proprietary formula. As such they do not accurately reflect the actual Passmark CPU mark values and are not endorsed by PassMark Software Pty Ltd.
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz
1784 (100%)
Intel Atom C2530 Intel Atom C2530
4C 4T @ 2.00 GHz
0 (0%)

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Single-Core)

The CPU-Z benchmark measures a processor's performance by measuring the time it takes the system to complete all benchmark calculations. The faster the benchmark is completed, the higher the score.
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz
217 (100%)
Intel Atom C2530 Intel Atom C2530
4C 4T @ 2.00 GHz
0 (0%)

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

The CPU-Z benchmark measures a processor's performance by measuring the time it takes the system to complete all benchmark calculations. The faster the benchmark is completed, the higher the score.
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz
798 (100%)
Intel Atom C2530 Intel Atom C2530
4C 4T @ 1.70 GHz
0 (0%)

Devices using this processor

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