Celeron Dual-Core T3500 vs Core 2 Quad Q6600

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Aggregate performance score

Core 2 Quad Q6600
2007
4 cores / 4 threads, 105 Watt
1.15
+43.8%
Celeron Dual-Core T3500
2010
2 cores / 2 threads, 35 Watt
0.80

Core 2 Quad Q6600 outperforms Celeron Dual-Core T3500 by a considerable 44% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core 2 Quad (Desktop) Q6600 and Celeron Dual-Core T3500 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking23872615
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesCore 2 Quad (Desktop)Intel Celeron Dual-Core
Power efficiency1.042.16
Architecture codenameKentsfield (2007)Penryn (2008−2011)
Release dateno data26 September 2010 (14 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$80

Detailed specifications

Core 2 Quad (Desktop) Q6600 and Celeron Dual-Core T3500 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 GHz2.1 GHz
Bus rate1066 MHz800 MHz
L1 cache64K (per core)128 KB
L2 cache8 MB (shared)1 MB
L3 cache0 KBno data
Chip lithography65 nm45 nm
Die size2x 143 mm2107 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)71 °Cno data
Number of transistors582 million410 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core 2 Quad (Desktop) Q6600 and Celeron Dual-Core T3500 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
Socket775Socket P PGA478
Power consumption (TDP)105 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Quad (Desktop) Q6600 and Celeron Dual-Core T3500. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data

Security technologies

Core 2 Quad (Desktop) Q6600 and Celeron Dual-Core T3500 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

EDBno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core 2 Quad (Desktop) Q6600 and Celeron Dual-Core T3500. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR1, DDR2, DDR3no 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.

Core 2 Quad Q6600 1.15
+43.8%
Celeron Dual-Core T3500 0.80

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 1823
+43%
Celeron Dual-Core T3500 1275

Cinebench 10 32-bit single-core

Cinebench R10 is an ancient ray tracing benchmark for processors by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. Its single core version uses just one CPU thread to render a futuristic looking motorcycle.

Core 2 Quad Q6600 2460
+19.2%
Celeron Dual-Core T3500 2063

Cinebench 10 32-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 10 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R10 using all the processor threads. Possible number of threads is limited by 16 in this version.

Core 2 Quad Q6600 8800
+115%
Celeron Dual-Core T3500 4098

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
+102%
Celeron Dual-Core T3500 1760

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.15 0.80
Recency no data 26 September 2010
Physical cores 4 2
Threads 4 2
Chip lithography 65 nm 45 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 105 Watt 35 Watt

Core 2 Quad Q6600 has a 43.8% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

Celeron Dual-Core T3500, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 2010 years, a 44.4% more advanced lithography process, and 200% lower power consumption.

The Core 2 Quad Q6600 is our recommended choice as it beats the Celeron Dual-Core T3500 in performance tests.

Note that Core 2 Quad Q6600 is a desktop processor while Celeron Dual-Core T3500 is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core 2 Quad Q6600 and Celeron Dual-Core T3500, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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