Core 2 Quad Q6600 (95W): specs and benchmarks

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Summary

Intel started Core 2 Quad Q6600 (95W) sales 23 July 2007. Based on a Kentsfield architecture, this desktop processor is primarily aimed at home systems. It has 4 cores and 4 threads, and is based on 65 nm manufacturing technology, with a maximum frequency of 2.4 and a locked multiplier.

Compatibility-wise, this is Intel Socket 775 processor with a TDP of 95 Watt and a maximum temperature of 62 °C. It supports DDR1, DDR2, DDR3 memory.

General info

Core 2 Quad Q6600 (95W) processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and pricing.

Place in performance rankingnot rated
Place by popularitynot in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processor
Architecture codenameKentsfield (2007)
Release date23 July 2007 (16 years ago)
Current price$43 of 17802 (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX)

Technical specs

Basic microprocessor parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters can generally indicate CPU performance, but to be more precise you have to review its test results.

Physical cores4 (Quad-Core)
Threads4
Base clock speed2.4 GHzof 4.7 (Ryzen 9 7900X)
Boost clock speed2.4 GHzof 6.2 (Core i9-14900KS)
L1 cache64 KB (per core)of 7475.2 (Apple M2 Pro 10-Core)
L2 cache8 MB (shared)of 96 (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX)
L3 cache0 KBof 786432 (EPYC 7773X)
Chip lithography65 nmof 3 (Apple M3 Max 16-Core)
Die size2x 143 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)62 °Cof 105 (Core i7-5950HQ)
Number of transistors582 millionof 9900000 (Ryzen 5 7645HX)
64 bit support+
Windows 11 compatibility-
Unlocked multiplierNo

Compatibility

Information on Core 2 Quad Q6600 (95W) compatibility with other computer components and devices: 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 configuration1of 8 (Xeon Platinum 8160M)
Socket775
Power consumption (TDP)95 Wattof 400 (Xeon Platinum 9282)

Technologies and extensions

Technological capabilities and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Quad Q6600 (95W). You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel number of RAM supported by Core 2 Quad Q6600 (95W)'s memory controller. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequency may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR1, DDR2, DDR3

Graphics specifications

General parameters of a GPU integrated into Core 2 Quad Q6600 (95W).

Integrated graphics cardOn certain motherboards (Chipset feature)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection types of supported peripherals.

PCIe version2.0of 5 (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX)

Benchmark performance

Single-core and multi-core benchmark results of Core 2 Quad Q6600 (95W). Overall benchmark performance is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


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