Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600

Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600
Benchmarks & Specs

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The Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600, a name that evokes memories in many connoisseurs, was a real trendsetter in its time. This processor, based on the Kentsfield architecture, brought a groundbreaking innovation at the time. It delivered one of the first four physical cores for the broad market. This enabled a completely new dimension of multitasking for home users.

We saw how it could handle complex tasks much better. Its manufacturing in the 65 nm process was considered very advanced. This contributed significantly to its stability and efficiency. Another highlight was the generous Level 2 cache of 8 MB. This supported the cores excellently. The maximum memory bandwidth of 17 GB/s fit well with its performance profile.

The Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 proved to be a reliable partner. It mastered many daily applications with flying colors. It is symbolic of an era in which multi-core processors became standard. Its robust construction made it a durable component. It was a solid foundation for numerous systems.
  • One of the first quad-core processors for the mainstream
  • Large 8 MB Level 2 Cache
  • Robust Kentsfield architecture and 65 nm manufacturing

Performance Overview
Average performance across multiple benchmarks

Single-core performance
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In segment Desktop
Multi-core performance
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In segment Desktop
Geekbench 5, 64bit Single-Core

Geekbench 5, 64bit Single-Core
Single-core performance

Intel Core2 Duo E4700
2C / 2T · 2.60 GHz
348
Intel Celeron E3300
2C / 2T · 2.50 GHz
347
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600
4C / 4T · 2.40 GHz
344
Intel Pentium E5200
2C / 2T · 2.50 GHz
343
Intel Core2 Duo E6540
2C / 2T · 2.33 GHz
342
Geekbench 5, 64bit Multi-Core

Geekbench 5, 64bit Multi-Core
Multi-core performance

AMD A8-5500B
AMD A8-5500B 100 %
4C / 4T · 3.70 GHz
1,141
Intel Core i3-3220T
2C / 4T · 2.80 GHz
1,141
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600
4C / 4T · 2.40 GHz
1,139
Intel Pentium G3240T
2C / 2T · 2.70 GHz
1,136
AMD A6-3650
AMD A6-3650 100 %
4C / 4T · 2.60 GHz
1,134
CPU-Z Benchmark 17 Single-Core

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 Single-Core
Single-core performance

AMD FX-8320
AMD FX-8320 103 %
8C / 8T · 4.00 GHz
223
AMD FX-6300
AMD FX-6300 102 %
6C / 6T · 4.10 GHz
221
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600
4C / 4T · 2.40 GHz
217
Intel Pentium E5200
2C / 2T · 2.50 GHz
209
AMD Phenom II X4 955
4C / 4T · 3.20 GHz
156
CPU-Z Benchmark 17 Multi-Core

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 Multi-Core
Multi-core performance

AMD Phenom II X6 1065T
6C / 6T · 2.90 GHz
806
Intel Celeron G5905
2C / 2T · 3.50 GHz
802
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600
4C / 4T · 2.40 GHz
798
Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200
4C / 4T · 2.33 GHz
786
Intel Core i3-3210
2C / 4T · 3.20 GHz
785

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At a glance

PropertyValue
FamilyIntel Core2 Quad (19)
CPU groupIntel Core 2 Quad Q6000 (3)
ArchitectureKentsfield (Core)
Technology65 nm
SegmentDesktop
SocketLGA 775
Generation1
Predecessor
Successor

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

PropertyValue
CPU Cores / Threads4 / 4
Hyperthreading / SMT
Core architecturenormal
Cores: 4x
Frequency: 2.40 GHz
Turbo Frequency (1 Core):
Turbo Frequency (4 Cores):
L2-Cache8.00 MB
L3-Cache
OverclockingNo

Memory & PCIe

Memory typeMemory bandwidth
DDR3-1066
DDR2-800
17.1 GB/s
12.8 GB/s
PropertyValue
Max. Memory16 GB
Memory channels2
ECC
PCIe
PCIe Bandwidth

Thermal Management

PropertyValue
TDP105 W
TDP (PL2)
TDP up
TDP down
T. junction max.

Technical details

PropertyValue
Chip designMonolithic
AES-NI
Operating systemsWindows 10, Linux
Instruction setx86-64 (64 bit)
ISA extensionsMMX, SSE2, SSE3
Release dateQ1/2007
Release price
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