Intel Core 2 Quad Q6700

Intel Core 2 Quad Q6700
Benchmarks & Specs

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The Intel Core 2 Quad Q6700, manufactured in the 65nm process and based on the Kentsfield architecture, was a central building block of Intel. It offered an advanced architecture that supported many applications. Its quad-core configuration was a particular highlight. This enabled users to experience very smooth multitasking.

Multiple programs could run simultaneously without significant loss of performance. This was a great advantage for productive work. Another feature was the considerable 8 MB L2 cache. This cache ensured fast access to frequently needed data. It significantly improved the efficiency of data processing.

Also, the maximum memory bandwidth of 17 GB/s was well-tuned. It optimally supported the overall system performance. The Intel Core 2 Quad Q6700 offered a very solid foundation overall. Many tasks were mastered reliably. Whether office applications or media editing, this processor was a reliable partner.

We appreciate its stability and the continuous availability of resources. It provided a robust foundation for many computer systems.
  • Quad-Core Architecture
  • 8 MB L2 Cache
  • Reliable Multitasking
  • Robust System Foundation

Performance Overview
Average performance across multiple benchmarks

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

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

AMD Athlon II X2 250e
2C / 2T · 3.00 GHz
394
AMD Athlon II X4 641
4C / 4T · 2.80 GHz
388
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6700
4C / 4T · 2.66 GHz
387
AMD Athlon II X4 640
4C / 4T · 3.00 GHz
386
AMD Athlon II X2 245
2C / 2T · 2.90 GHz
386
Geekbench 5, 64bit Multi-Core

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

Intel Pentium G3220
2C / 2T · 3.00 GHz
1,261
Intel Core i3-4330TE
2C / 4T · 2.40 GHz
1,260
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6700
4C / 4T · 2.66 GHz
1,259
AMD A8-5500
AMD A8-5500 100 %
4C / 4T · 3.70 GHz
1,258
Intel Core i3-560
2C / 4T · 3.33 GHz
1,252

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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: 2.66 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 dateQ3/2007
Release price
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q6700
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6700
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