Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 vs Intel Core2 Extreme X6800

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Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 CPU1 vs CPU2 Intel Core2 Extreme X6800
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Intel Core2 Extreme X6800

CPU comparison

Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 or Intel Core2 Extreme X6800 - 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 Core2 Extreme X6800 has 2 cores with 2 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.93 GHz. The CPU supports up to 16 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core2 Extreme X6800 was released in Q3/2006.
Intel Core2 Quad Family Intel Core2 Extreme
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6000 CPU group Intel Core 2 Extreme X6000
1 Generation 1
Kentsfield (Core) Architecture Conroe (Core)
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
-- Predecessor --
-- Successor --

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 is 2.40 GHz while the Intel Core2 Extreme X6800 has 2 CPU cores and 2 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the Intel Core2 Extreme X6800 is at --.

4 Cores 2
4 Threads 2
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking ? Yes
2.40 GHz Frequency 2.93 GHz
-- Turbo Frequency (1 Core) --
-- Turbo Frequency (All Cores) --

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 or Intel Core2 Extreme X6800 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.

no iGPU GPU no iGPU
GPU frequency
GPU (Turbo)
GPU Generation
Technology
Max. displays
Execution units
Shader
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 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 can use up to 16 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is --. The Intel Core2 Extreme X6800 supports up to 16 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to --.

DDR2-800, DDR3-1066 Memory DDR2-1066, DDR3-1333
16 GB Max. Memory 16 GB
2 (Dual Channel) Memory channels 2 (Dual Channel)
-- Bandwidth --
No ECC No
8.00 MB L2 Cache 4.00 MB
L3 Cache
PCIe version
PCIe lanes

Thermal Management

The thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 is 105 W, while the Intel Core2 Extreme X6800 has a TDP of 75 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently.

105 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 75 W
-- TDP (PL2) --
-- TDP up --
-- TDP down --
-- Tjunction max. --

Technical details

The Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 is manufactured in 65 nm and has 8.00 MB cache. The Intel Core2 Extreme X6800 is manufactured in 65 nm and has a 8.00 MB cache.

65 nm Technology 65 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
MMX, SSE2, SSE3 ISA extensions MMX, SSE2, SSE3
LGA 775 Socket LGA 775
VT-x Virtualization VT-x
No AES-NI No
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Q1/2007 Release date Q3/2006
-- Release price --
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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 (82%)
Intel Core2 Extreme X6800 Intel Core2 Extreme X6800
2C 2T @ 2.93 GHz
417 (100%)
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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 Core2 Extreme X6800 Intel Core2 Extreme X6800
2C 2T @ 2.93 GHz
746 (65%)
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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 Core2 Extreme X6800 Intel Core2 Extreme X6800
2C 2T @ 2.93 GHz
942 (53%)
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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 Core2 Extreme X6800 Intel Core2 Extreme X6800
2C 2T @ 2.93 GHz
0 (0%)
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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 Core2 Extreme X6800 Intel Core2 Extreme X6800
2C 2T @ 2.93 GHz
0 (0%)
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Devices using this processor

Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Intel Core2 Extreme X6800
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