Qualcomm Snapdragon G3x Gen 1 vs Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600

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Qualcomm Snapdragon G3x Gen 1 CPU1 vs CPU2 Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600
Qualcomm Snapdragon G3x Gen 1 Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600

CPU comparison

In this CPU comparison, we compare the Qualcomm Snapdragon G3x Gen 1 and the Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.

We compare the Qualcomm Snapdragon G3x Gen 1 8 core processor released in Q4/2021 with the Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 which has 4 CPU cores and was introduced in Q1/2007.
Qualcomm Snapdragon G (4) Family Intel Core2 Quad (19)
Qualcomm Snapdragon G Gen 1 (3) CPU group Intel Core 2 Quad Q6000 (3)
1 Generation 1
Kryo Architecture Kentsfield (Core)
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
-- Predecessor --
-- Successor --

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Qualcomm Snapdragon G3x Gen 1 is a 8 core processor with a clock frequency of --. The processor can compute 8 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.

Qualcomm Snapdragon G3x Gen 1 Characteristic Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600
8 Cores 4
8 Threads 4
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking ? No
-- Frequency 2.40 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.

Qualcomm Snapdragon G3x Gen 1 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.

Unknown GPU no iGPU
GPU frequency --
-- GPU (Turbo) --
-- GPU Generation --
Technology
0 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.

Unknown 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 GB of memory in a maximum of 0 memory channels is supported by the Qualcomm Snapdragon G3x Gen 1, 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.

Qualcomm Snapdragon G3x Gen 1 Characteristic Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600
Memory DDR3-1066, DDR2-800
Max. Memory 16 GB
0 Memory channels 2 (Dual Channel)
-- Max. Bandwidth 17.1 GB/s
No ECC No
-- L2 Cache 8.00 MB
-- L3 Cache --
-- PCIe version --
-- PCIe lanes --
-- PCIe Bandwidth --

Thermal Management

The Qualcomm Snapdragon G3x Gen 1 has a TDP of --. 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.

Qualcomm Snapdragon G3x Gen 1 Characteristic Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600
-- TDP (PL1 / PBP) 105 W
-- TDP (PL2) --
-- TDP up --
-- TDP down --
-- Tjunction max. --

Technical details

The Qualcomm Snapdragon G3x Gen 1 has 0.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 6 nm. The cache of Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 is at 8.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 65 nm.

Qualcomm Snapdragon G3x Gen 1 Characteristic Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600
6 nm Technology 65 nm
Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
Armv8-A (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- ISA extensions MMX, SSE2, SSE3
-- Socket LGA 775
None Virtualization VT-x
No AES-NI No
Android Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Q4/2021 Release date Q1/2007
-- 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.
Qualcomm Snapdragon G3x Gen 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon G3x Gen 1
8C 8T @ 0.00 GHzNot verified
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.
Qualcomm Snapdragon G3x Gen 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon G3x Gen 1
8C 8T @ 0.00 GHzNot verified
0 (0%)
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz
1139 (100%)

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.
Qualcomm Snapdragon G3x Gen 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon G3x Gen 1
8C 8T @ 0.00 GHzNot verified
0 (0%)
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz
1784 (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.
Qualcomm Snapdragon G3x Gen 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon G3x Gen 1
8C 8T @ 0.00 GHzNot verified
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.
Qualcomm Snapdragon G3x Gen 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon G3x Gen 1
8C 8T @ 0.00 GHzNot verified
0 (0%)
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz
798 (100%)

Devices using this processor

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