Intel Xeon Silver 4310T vs Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600

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Intel Xeon Silver 4310T CPU1 vs CPU2 Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600
Intel Xeon Silver 4310T Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600

CPU comparison

In this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Xeon Silver 4310T and the Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.

We compare the Intel Xeon Silver 4310T 10 core processor released in Q2/2021 with the Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 which has 4 CPU cores and was introduced in Q1/2007.
Intel Xeon Silver (32) Family Intel Core2 Quad (19)
Intel Xeon Silver 4300 (5) CPU group Intel Core 2 Quad Q6000 (3)
3 Generation 1
Ice Lake Architecture Kentsfield (Core)
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
-- Predecessor --
-- Successor --

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon Silver 4310T is a 10 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.30 GHz (3.40 GHz). The processor can compute 20 threads at the same time. The Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 clocks with 2.40 GHz, has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.

Intel Xeon Silver 4310T Characteristic Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600
10 Cores 4
20 Threads 4
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking ? No
2.30 GHz Frequency 2.40 GHz
3.40 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 Core) --
-- Turbo Frequency (All Cores) --

NPU AI performance

The performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors.

Intel Xeon Silver 4310T Characteristic Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600
-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --
-- NPU + CPU + iGPU --

Integrated graphics (iGPU)

Graphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback.

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

Up to 6144 GB of memory in a maximum of 8 memory channels is supported by the Intel Xeon Silver 4310T, while the Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 supports a maximum of 16 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 17.1 GB/s enabled.

Intel Xeon Silver 4310T Characteristic Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600
DDR4-2666 Memory DDR3-1066, DDR2-800
6144 GB Max. Memory 16 GB
8 (Octa Channel) Memory channels 2 (Dual Channel)
170.8 GB/s Max. Bandwidth 17.1 GB/s
Yes ECC No
-- L2 Cache 8.00 MB
15.00 MB L3 Cache --
4.0 PCIe version --
64 PCIe lanes --
126.0 GB/s PCIe Bandwidth --

Thermal Management

The Intel Xeon Silver 4310T has a TDP of 105 W. The TDP of the Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 is 105 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution.

Intel Xeon Silver 4310T Characteristic Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600
105 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 105 W
-- TDP (PL2) --
-- TDP up --
-- TDP down --
-- Tjunction max. --

Technical details

The Intel Xeon Silver 4310T has 15.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 10 nm. The cache of Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 is at 8.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 65 nm.

Intel Xeon Silver 4310T Characteristic Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600
10 nm Technology 65 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 ISA extensions MMX, SSE2, SSE3
LGA 4189 Socket LGA 775
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x
Yes AES-NI No
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Q2/2021 Release date Q1/2007
594 $ Release price --
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Average performance in benchmarks

⌀ Single core performance in 0 CPU benchmarks
Intel Xeon Silver 4310T (0%)
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 (0%)
⌀ Multi core performance in 1 CPU benchmarks
Intel Xeon Silver 4310T (100%)
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 (9%)

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 Xeon Silver 4310T Intel Xeon Silver 4310T
10C 20T @ 2.30 GHz
20986 (100%)
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz
1784 (9%)

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 Xeon Silver 4310T Intel Xeon Silver 4310T
10C 20T @ 3.40 GHz
0 (0%)
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz
344 (100%)

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 Xeon Silver 4310T Intel Xeon Silver 4310T
10C 20T @ 2.30 GHz
0 (0%)
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz
1139 (100%)

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 Xeon Silver 4310T Intel Xeon Silver 4310T
10C 20T @ 2.30 GHz
0 (0%)
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz
217 (100%)

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 Xeon Silver 4310T Intel Xeon Silver 4310T
10C 20T @ 2.30 GHz
0 (0%)
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz
798 (100%)

Devices using this processor

Intel Xeon Silver 4310T Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600
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