Phenom II X6 1075T 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
Phenom II X6 1075T
2010
6 cores / 6 threads, 125 Watt
2.16
+87.8%

Phenom II X6 1075T outperforms Core 2 Quad Q6600 by an impressive 88% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core 2 Quad (Desktop) Q6600 and Phenom II X6 1075T processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking23871858
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data0.22
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesCore 2 Quad (Desktop)no data
Power efficiency1.041.64
Architecture codenameKentsfield (2007)Thuban (2010)
Release dateno data21 September 2010 (14 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$260

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core 2 Quad (Desktop) Q6600 and Phenom II X6 1075T 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)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads46
Base clock speedno data3 GHz
Boost clock speed2.4 GHz3.5 GHz
Bus rate1066 MHzno data
L1 cache64K (per core)128 KB (per core)
L2 cache8 MB (shared)512 KB (per core)
L3 cache0 KB6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography65 nm45 nm
Die size2x 143 mm2346 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)71 °Cno data
Number of transistors582 million904 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core 2 Quad (Desktop) Q6600 and Phenom II X6 1075T 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 configuration11
Socket775AM3
Power consumption (TDP)105 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Quad (Desktop) Q6600 and Phenom II X6 1075T. 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 (Desktop) Q6600 and Phenom II X6 1075T. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR1, DDR2, DDR3DDR3

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core 2 Quad (Desktop) Q6600 and Phenom II X6 1075T.

PCIe versionno data2.0

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
Phenom II X6 1075T 2.16
+87.8%

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
Phenom II X6 1075T 3438
+88.6%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.15 2.16
Recency no data 21 September 2010
Physical cores 4 6
Threads 4 6
Chip lithography 65 nm 45 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 105 Watt 125 Watt

Core 2 Quad Q6600 has 19% lower power consumption.

Phenom II X6 1075T, on the other hand, has a 87.8% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 2010 years, 50% more physical cores and 50% more threads, and a 44.4% more advanced lithography process.

The Phenom II X6 1075T is our recommended choice as it beats the Core 2 Quad Q6600 in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core 2 Quad Q6600 and Phenom II X6 1075T, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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