Core 2 Quad Q6600 vs Atom C3858

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Aggregate performance score

Atom C3858
2017
12 cores / 12 threads, 25 Watt
2.96
+157%
Core 2 Quad Q6600
2007
4 cores / 4 threads, 105 Watt
1.15

Atom C3858 outperforms Core 2 Quad Q6600 by a whopping 157% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Atom C3858 and Core 2 Quad (Desktop) Q6600 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking16502387
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.92no data
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
SeriesIntel AtomCore 2 Quad (Desktop)
Power efficiency11.211.04
Architecture codenameGoldmont (2016−2017)Kentsfield (2007)
Release date15 August 2017 (7 years ago)no data
Launch price (MSRP)$332no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Atom C3858 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 cores12 (Dodeca-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads124
Base clock speed2 GHzno data
Boost clock speed2 GHz2.4 GHz
Bus rateno data1066 MHz
Multiplier20no data
L1 cache672 KB64K (per core)
L2 cache12 MB8 MB (shared)
L3 cache12 MB0 KB
Chip lithography14 nm65 nm
Die sizeno data2x 143 mm2
Maximum core temperature83 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data71 °C
Number of transistorsno data582 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Atom C3858 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 configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketFCBGA1310775
Power consumption (TDP)25 Watt105 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Atom C3858 and Core 2 Quad (Desktop) Q6600. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
QuickAssist+no data
Turbo Boost Technology-no data
Hyper-Threading Technology-no data

Security technologies

Atom C3858 and Core 2 Quad (Desktop) Q6600 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

EDB+no data
Secure Boot+no data
Secure Key+no data
SGX-no data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Atom C3858 and Core 2 Quad (Desktop) Q6600 are enumerated here.

VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Atom C3858 and Core 2 Quad (Desktop) Q6600. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4: 2400DDR1, DDR2, DDR3
Maximum memory size256 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth38.397 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Atom C3858 and Core 2 Quad (Desktop) Q6600.

PCIe version3no data
PCI Express lanes16no data
USB revision3no data
Total number of SATA ports16no data
Max number of SATA 6 Gb/s Ports16no data
Number of USB ports8no data
Integrated LAN4x10/2.5/1 GBEno data

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

Atom C3858 2.96
+157%
Core 2 Quad Q6600 1.15

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Atom C3858 4707
+158%
Core 2 Quad Q6600 1823

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.96 1.15
Recency 15 August 2017 no data
Physical cores 12 4
Threads 12 4
Chip lithography 14 nm 65 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 25 Watt 105 Watt

Atom C3858 has a 157.4% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 2017 years, 200% more physical cores and 200% more threads, a 364.3% more advanced lithography process, and 320% lower power consumption.

The Atom C3858 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core 2 Quad Q6600 in performance tests.

Be aware that Atom C3858 is a server/workstation processor while Core 2 Quad Q6600 is a desktop one.


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