Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 | Intel Atom Z3740D | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core 2 Quad Q6600 or Intel Atom Z3740D - 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 Z3740D has 4 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 1.83 GHz. The CPU supports up to 2 GB of memory in 1 memory channels. The Intel Atom Z3740D was released in Q3/2013. |
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Intel Core2 Quad (19) | Family | Intel Atom (108) |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6000 (3) | CPU group | Intel Atom Z3700 (16) |
1 | Generation | 4 |
Kentsfield (Core) | Architecture | Bay Trail |
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 Intel Atom Z3740D has 4 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 1.33 GHz (1.83 GHz). |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 | Characteristic | Intel Atom Z3740D |
4 | Cores | 4 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.40 GHz | Frequency | 1.33 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 1.83 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)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. |
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no iGPU | GPU | Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail GT1) |
GPU frequency | 0.31 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 0.69 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | 7 |
Technology | 22 nm | |
Max. displays | 2 | |
-- | Compute units | 4 |
-- | Shader | 32 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 2 GB |
-- | DirectX Version | 11.2 |
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 (Bay Trail GT1) |
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 | Decode |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 supports a maximum of 16 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Intel Atom Z3740D can connect up to 2 GB of memory in 1 memory channels. |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 | Characteristic | Intel Atom Z3740D |
DDR3-1066, DDR2-800 | Memory | DDR3L-1333 |
16 GB | Max. Memory | 2 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 1 (Single Channel) |
17.1 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 10.6 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
8.00 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
-- | L3 Cache | 2.00 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 Intel Atom Z3740D is 4 W. |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 | Characteristic | Intel Atom Z3740D |
105 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 4 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | 90 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 has a 8.00 MB cache, while the Intel Atom Z3740D cache has a total of 2.00 MB. |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 | Characteristic | Intel Atom Z3740D |
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 592 |
VT-x | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT |
No | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | |
Q1/2007 | Release date | Q3/2013 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
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Intel Atom Z3740D
4C 4T @ 1.83 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
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Intel Atom Z3740D
4C 4T @ 1.33 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
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Intel Atom Z3740D
4C 4T @ 1.33 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600
@ 0.00 GHz |
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Intel Atom Z3740D
Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail GT1) @ 0.69 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
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Intel Atom Z3740D
4C 4T @ 1.33 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
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Intel Atom Z3740D
4C 4T @ 1.33 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 | Intel Atom Z3740D |
Unknown | Unknown |