Athlon 64 FX-62 vs Core 2 Quad Q6600

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Aggregate performance score

Core 2 Quad Q6600
4 cores / 4 threads, 105 Watt
1.15
+82.5%
Athlon 64 FX-62
2 cores / 2 threads, 125 Watt
0.63

Core 2 Quad Q6600 outperforms Athlon 64 FX-62 by an impressive 83% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core 2 Quad (Desktop) Q6600 and Athlon 64 (Desktop) FX-62 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking23732769
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesCore 2 Quad (Desktop)Athlon 64 (Desktop)
Power efficiency1.040.48
Architecture codenameKentsfield (2007)Windsor (2006−2007)
Release dateno data (2024 years ago)no data (2024 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Core 2 Quad (Desktop) Q6600 and Athlon 64 (Desktop) FX-62 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)2 (Dual-core)
Threads42
Boost clock speed2.4 GHz2.8 GHz
Bus rate1066 MHz1000 MHz
Chip lithography65 nm90 nm
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core 2 Quad (Desktop) Q6600 and Athlon 64 (Desktop) FX-62 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.

Power consumption (TDP)105 Watt125 Watt

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.

Core 2 Quad Q6600 1.15
+82.5%
Athlon 64 FX-62 0.63

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.

Core 2 Quad Q6600 1819
+83.2%
Athlon 64 FX-62 993

3DMark06 CPU

3DMark06 is a discontinued DirectX 9 benchmark suite from Futuremark. Its CPU part contains two scenarios, one dedicated to artificial intelligence pathfinding, another to game physics using PhysX package.

Core 2 Quad Q6600 3547
+65%
Athlon 64 FX-62 2149

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.15 0.63
Physical cores 4 2
Threads 4 2
Chip lithography 65 nm 90 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 105 Watt 125 Watt

Core 2 Quad Q6600 has a 82.5% higher aggregate performance score, 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, a 38.5% more advanced lithography process, and 19% lower power consumption.

The Core 2 Quad Q6600 is our recommended choice as it beats the Athlon 64 FX-62 in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core 2 Quad Q6600 and Athlon 64 FX-62, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600
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