Turion 64 ML-40 vs Core 2 Quad Q6600
Aggregate performance score
Core 2 Quad Q6600 outperforms Turion 64 ML-40 by a whopping 425% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
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Primary details
Comparing processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in the ranking | 2700 | 3513 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Market segment | Desktop processor | Laptop |
| Series | Core 2 Quad (Desktop) | Turion 64 |
| Power efficiency | 0.42 | 0.24 |
| Designer | Intel | AMD |
| Architecture codename | Kentsfield (2007) | Lancaster (2005−2006) |
| Release date | no data | June 2005 (21 years ago) |
Detailed specifications
Basic parameters of Core 2 Quad (Desktop) Q6600 and Turion 64 ML-40: 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 cores | 4 (Quad-Core) | 1 (Single-Core) |
| Threads | 4 | 1 |
| Boost clock speed | 2.4 GHz | 2.2 GHz |
| Bus rate | 1066 MHz | 800 MHz |
| L1 cache | 64K (per core) | 128 KB |
| L2 cache | 8 MB (shared) | 1 MB |
| L3 cache | 0 KB | 0 KB |
| Chip lithography | 65 nm | 90 nm |
| Die size | 2x 143 mm2 | 125 mm2 |
| Maximum case temperature (TCase) | 71 °C | no data |
| Number of transistors | 582 million | 114 million |
| 64 bit support | + | + |
| Windows 11 compatibility | - | - |
Compatibility
Information on Core 2 Quad (Desktop) Q6600 and Turion 64 ML-40 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 configuration | 1 | 1 |
| Socket | 775 | 754 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 105 Watt | 35 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Quad (Desktop) Q6600 and Turion 64 ML-40. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
| PowerNow | - | + |
| Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST) | + | no data |
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core 2 Quad (Desktop) Q6600 and Turion 64 ML-40. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
| Supported memory types | DDR1, DDR2, DDR3 | no data |
Synthetic benchmarks
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.
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.
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 1.05 | 0.20 |
| Physical cores | 4 | 1 |
| Threads | 4 | 1 |
| Chip lithography | 65 nm | 90 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 105 Watt | 35 Watt |
Core 2 Quad Q6600 has a 425% higher aggregate performance score, 300% more physical cores and 300% more threads, and a 38% more advanced lithography process.
Turion 64 ML-40, on the other hand, has 200% lower power consumption.
The Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 is our recommended choice as it beats the AMD Turion 64 ML-40 in performance tests.
Note that Core 2 Quad Q6600 is a desktop processor while Turion 64 ML-40 is a notebook one.
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