Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650 vs Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600

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Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650 CPU1 vs CPU2 Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650 Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600

CPU comparison

Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650 or Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 - 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 Q9650 has 4 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.00 GHz. Up to 16 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650 was released in Q3/2008.

The Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 has 4 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.40 GHz. The CPU supports up to 16 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 was released in Q1/2007.
Intel Core2 Quad (19) Family Intel Core2 Quad (19)
Intel Core 2 Quad Q8000/Q9000 (16) CPU group Intel Core 2 Quad Q6000 (3)
2 Generation 1
Yorkfield (Penryn) Architecture Kentsfield (Core)
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
-- Predecessor --
-- Successor --

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650 is 3.00 GHz while the Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 has 4 CPU cores and 4 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 is at 2.40 GHz.

Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650 Characteristic Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600
4 Cores 4
4 Threads 4
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking ? No
3.00 GHz Frequency 2.40 GHz
-- Turbo Frequency (1 Core) --
-- Turbo Frequency (All Cores) --

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 Q9650 Characteristic Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600
-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650 or Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 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
-- 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 Q9650 can use up to 16 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 12.8 GB/s. The Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 supports up to 16 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 12.8 GB/s.

Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650 Characteristic Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600
DDR3-1066, DDR2-800 Memory DDR3-1066, DDR2-800
16 GB Max. Memory 16 GB
2 (Dual Channel) Memory channels 2 (Dual Channel)
12.8 GB/s Max. Bandwidth 12.8 GB/s
No ECC No
12.00 MB L2 Cache 8.00 MB
-- L3 Cache --
-- PCIe version --
-- PCIe lanes --
-- PCIe Bandwidth --

Thermal Management

The thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650 is 95 W, while the Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 has a TDP of 105 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently.

Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650 Characteristic Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600
95 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 105 W
-- TDP (PL2) --
-- TDP up --
-- TDP down --
-- Tjunction max. --

Technical details

The Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650 is manufactured in 45 nm and has 12.00 MB cache. The Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 is manufactured in 65 nm and has a 8.00 MB cache.

Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650 Characteristic Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600
45 nm Technology 65 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
MMX, SSE2, SSE3, SSE4.1 ISA extensions MMX, SSE2, SSE3
LGA 775 Socket LGA 775
VT-x, VT-d Virtualization VT-x
No AES-NI No
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Q3/2008 Release date Q1/2007
-- Release price --
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Average performance in benchmarks

⌀ Single core performance in 1 CPU benchmarks
⌀ Multi core performance in 3 CPU benchmarks

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 Q9650 Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650
4C 4T @ 3.00 GHz
469 (100%)
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz
344 (73%)

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 Q9650 Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650
4C 4T @ 3.00 GHz
1550 (100%)
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz
1139 (73%)

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 Q9650 Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650
4C 4T @ 3.00 GHz
2411 (100%)
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz
1784 (74%)

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 Q9650 Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650
4C 4T @ 3.00 GHz
1021 (100%)
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz
798 (78%)

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R23 is the successor of Cinebench R20 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650 Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650
4C 4T @ 3.00 GHz
461 (100%)
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz
0 (0%)

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R23 is the successor of Cinebench R20 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650 Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650
4C 4T @ 3.00 GHz
1742 (100%)
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600
4C 4T @ 2.40 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 Q9650 Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650
4C 4T @ 3.00 GHz
0 (0%)
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz
217 (100%)

Devices using this processor

Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650 Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600
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