Intel Core 2 Quad Q6700 | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core 2 Quad Q6700 or AMD Ryzen 5 5600X - 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 Q6700 has 4 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.66 GHz. Up to 16 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core 2 Quad Q6700 was released in Q3/2007. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X has 6 cores with 12 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.60 GHz. The CPU supports up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X was released in Q4/2020. |
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Intel Core2 Quad (19) | Family | AMD Ryzen 5 (85) |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6000 (3) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen 5000 (12) |
1 | Generation | 4 |
Kentsfield (Core) | Architecture | Vermeer (Zen 3) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | AMD Ryzen 5 3600X |
-- | Successor | AMD Ryzen 5 7600X |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core 2 Quad Q6700 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Core 2 Quad Q6700 is 2.66 GHz while the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X has 6 CPU cores and 12 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X is at 3.70 GHz (4.60 GHz). |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q6700 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X |
4 | Cores | 6 |
4 | Threads | 12 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | Yes |
2.66 GHz | Frequency | 3.70 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 4.60 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 4.30 GHz |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core 2 Quad Q6700 can use up to 16 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 17.1 GB/s. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X supports up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 51.2 GB/s. |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q6700 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X |
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 | 3.00 MB |
-- | L3 Cache | 32.00 MB |
-- | PCIe version | 4.0 |
-- | PCIe lanes | 20 |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | 39.4 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Core 2 Quad Q6700 is 105 W, while the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X has a TDP of 65 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q6700 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X |
105 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 65 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | 90 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core 2 Quad Q6700 is manufactured in 65 nm and has 8.00 MB cache. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X is manufactured in 7 nm and has a 35.00 MB cache. |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q6700 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X |
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 |
Q3/2007 | Release date | Q4/2020 |
-- | Release price | 299 $ |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q6700
4C 4T @ 2.66 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6700
4C 4T @ 2.66 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 4.30 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6700
4C 4T @ 2.66 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 4.30 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6700
4C 4T @ 2.66 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6700
4C 4T @ 2.66 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6700
4C 4T @ 2.66 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6700
4C 4T @ 2.66 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 4.30 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6700
4C 4T @ 2.66 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6700
4C 4T @ 2.66 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 4.30 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6700
4C 4T @ 2.66 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6700
4C 4T @ 2.66 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 4.30 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6700
4C 4T @ 2.66 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 4.30 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6700
4C 4T @ 2.66 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 4.30 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6700
4C 4T @ 2.66 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 3.70 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6700
4C 4T @ 2.66 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6700
4C 4T @ 2.66 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 4.30 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6700
2.66 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
10,988 CB R23 MC @ 76 W |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q6700 | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X |
Unknown | Unknown |