Core 2 Quad Q6600 vs Apple M4 Max (16 cores)
Aggregate performance score
Apple M4 Max (16 cores) outperforms Core 2 Quad Q6600 by a whopping 2338% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Primary details
Comparing Apple M4 Max (16 cores) and Core 2 Quad (Desktop) Q6600 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in the ranking | 166 | 2387 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Market segment | Laptop | Desktop processor |
| Series | Apple M4 | Core 2 Quad (Desktop) |
| Power efficiency | 29.48 | 1.04 |
| Architecture codename | no data | Kentsfield (2007) |
| Release date | 30 October 2024 (less than a year ago) | no data |
Detailed specifications
Apple M4 Max (16 cores) and Core 2 Quad (Desktop) Q6600 basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.
| Physical cores | 16 (Hexadeca-Core) | 4 (Quad-Core) |
| Threads | 16 | 4 |
| Boost clock speed | 4.51 GHz | 2.4 GHz |
| Bus rate | no data | 1066 MHz |
| L1 cache | no data | 64K (per core) |
| L2 cache | no data | 8 MB (shared) |
| L3 cache | no data | 0 KB |
| Chip lithography | 3 nm | 65 nm |
| Die size | no data | 2x 143 mm2 |
| Maximum case temperature (TCase) | no data | 71 °C |
| Number of transistors | no data | 582 million |
| 64 bit support | + | + |
| Windows 11 compatibility | no data | - |
Compatibility
Information on Apple M4 Max (16 cores) and Core 2 Quad (Desktop) Q6600 compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.
| Number of CPUs in a configuration | no data | 1 |
| Socket | no data | 775 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 90 Watt | 105 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Apple M4 Max (16 cores) and Core 2 Quad (Desktop) Q6600. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
| Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST) | no data | + |
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Apple M4 Max (16 cores) and Core 2 Quad (Desktop) Q6600. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
| Supported memory types | no data | DDR1, DDR2, DDR3 |
Graphics specifications
General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.
| Integrated graphics card | Apple M4 40-core GPU | no data |
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 28.04 | 1.15 |
| Recency | 30 October 2024 | no data |
| Physical cores | 16 | 4 |
| Threads | 16 | 4 |
| Chip lithography | 3 nm | 65 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 90 Watt | 105 Watt |
Apple M4 Max (16 cores) has a 2338.3% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 2024 years, 300% more physical cores and 300% more threads, a 2066.7% more advanced lithography process, and 16.7% lower power consumption.
The Apple M4 Max (16 cores) is our recommended choice as it beats the Core 2 Quad Q6600 in performance tests.
Be aware that Apple M4 Max (16 cores) is a notebook processor while Core 2 Quad Q6600 is a desktop one.
Should you still have questions on choice between Apple M4 Max (16 cores) and Core 2 Quad Q6600, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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