Apple M1 Max vs Core 2 Quad Q6600 (95W)

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Primary details

Comparing Core 2 Quad Q6600 (95W) and Apple M1 Max processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the rankingnot rated534
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataApple M-Series
Architecture codenameKentsfield (2007)no data
Release date23 July 2007 (17 years ago)18 October 2021 (3 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$266no data

Detailed specifications

Core 2 Quad Q6600 (95W) and Apple M1 Max 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 cores4 (Quad-Core)10 (Deca-Core)
Threads410
Base clock speed2.4 GHz2.06 GHz
Boost clock speed2.4 GHz3.22 GHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)2.9 MB
L2 cache8 MB (shared)28 MB
L3 cache0 KB48 MB
Chip lithography65 nm5 nm
Die size2x 143 mm2no data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)62 °Cno data
Number of transistors582 million57000 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data

Compatibility

Information on Core 2 Quad Q6600 (95W) and Apple M1 Max 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 configuration1no data
Socket775no data
Power consumption (TDP)95 Wattno data

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Quad Q6600 (95W) and Apple M1 Max. 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 Core 2 Quad Q6600 (95W) and Apple M1 Max. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR1, DDR2, DDR3no data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardOn certain motherboards (Chipset feature)Apple M1 Max 32-Core GPU

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core 2 Quad Q6600 (95W) and Apple M1 Max.

PCIe version2.0no data

Pros & cons summary


Recency 23 July 2007 18 October 2021
Physical cores 4 10
Threads 4 10
Chip lithography 65 nm 5 nm

Apple M1 Max has an age advantage of 14 years, 150% more physical cores and 150% more threads, and a 1200% more advanced lithography process.

We couldn't decide between Core 2 Quad Q6600 (95W) and Apple M1 Max. We've got no test results to judge.

Note that Core 2 Quad Q6600 (95W) is a desktop processor while Apple M1 Max is a notebook one.


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