Core i5-1235U (IPU) vs Core 2 Quad Q6600

Primary details

Comparing Core 2 Quad (Desktop) Q6600 and Core i5-1235U (IPU) processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2344not rated
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesCore 2 Quad (Desktop)no data
Architecture codenameKentsfield (2007)Alder Lake-U (2022)
Release dateno data23 February 2022 (2 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Core 2 Quad (Desktop) Q6600 and Core i5-1235U (IPU) 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)
Threads412
Base clock speedno data1.3 GHz
Boost clock speed2.4 GHz4.4 GHz
Bus rate1066 MHzno data
L1 cacheno data80K (per core)
L2 cacheno data1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cacheno data12 MB (shared)
Chip lithography65 nm10 nm
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data

Compatibility

Information on Core 2 Quad (Desktop) Q6600 and Core i5-1235U (IPU) 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 configurationno data1
Socketno dataIntel BGA 1744
Power consumption (TDP)105 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Quad (Desktop) Q6600 and Core i5-1235U (IPU). You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI-+
AVX-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
TSX-+

Security technologies

Core 2 Quad (Desktop) Q6600 and Core i5-1235U (IPU) technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core 2 Quad (Desktop) Q6600 and Core i5-1235U (IPU) are enumerated here.

VT-dno data+
VT-xno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core 2 Quad (Desktop) Q6600 and Core i5-1235U (IPU). Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesno dataDDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIris Xe 80EU

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core 2 Quad (Desktop) Q6600 and Core i5-1235U (IPU).

PCIe versionno data4.0
PCI Express lanesno data20

Pros & cons summary


Physical cores 4 10
Threads 4 12
Chip lithography 65 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 105 Watt 15 Watt

i5-1235U (IPU) has 150% more physical cores and 200% more threads, a 550% more advanced lithography process, and 600% lower power consumption.

We couldn't decide between Core 2 Quad Q6600 and Core i5-1235U (IPU). We've got no test results to judge.

Note that Core 2 Quad Q6600 is a desktop processor while Core i5-1235U (IPU) is a notebook one.


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