Xeon L5335 vs Core 2 Quad Q6600
Aggregated performance score
Core 2 Quad Q6600 outperforms Xeon L5335 by a small 8% based on our aggregated benchmark results.
Primary details
Comparing Core 2 Quad Q6600 and Xeon L5335 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in performance ranking | 2246 | 2290 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Cost-effectiveness evaluation | 1.77 | 0.14 |
| Market segment | Desktop processor | Server |
| Series | Core 2 Quad (Desktop) | no data |
| Architecture codename | Kentsfield (2007) | Clovertown |
| Release date | no data | 13 August 2007 (16 years ago) |
| Current price | $67 | $94 |
Cost-effectiveness evaluation
Performance per price, higher is better.
Core 2 Quad Q6600 has 1164% better value for money than Xeon L5335.
Detailed specifications
Core 2 Quad Q6600 and Xeon L5335 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 cores | 4 (Quad-Core) | 4 (Quad-Core) |
| Threads | 4 | 4 |
| Base clock speed | no data | 2 GHz |
| Boost clock speed | 2.4 GHz | 2 GHz |
| Bus support | 1066 MHz | no data |
| L1 cache | no data | 64 KB (per core) |
| L2 cache | no data | 4 MB (per die) |
| L3 cache | no data | 8 MB L2 Cache |
| Chip lithography | 65 nm | 65 nm |
| Die size | no data | 2x 143 mm2 |
| Maximum core temperature | no data | 60 °C |
| Maximum case temperature (TCase) | no data | 60 °C |
| Number of transistors | no data | 582 million |
| 64 bit support | + | + |
| Windows 11 compatibility | - | - |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | No |
| VID voltage range | no data | 1.1V-1.25V |
Compatibility
Information on Core 2 Quad Q6600 and Xeon L5335 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 | no data | 2 |
| Socket | no data | PLGA771 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 105 Watt | 50 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Quad Q6600 and Xeon L5335. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
| Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST) | no data | - |
| Turbo Boost Technology | no data | - |
| Hyper-Threading Technology | no data | - |
| Idle States | no data | + |
| Thermal Monitoring | no data | + |
| Demand Based Switching | no data | - |
| FSB parity | no data | - |
| Status | no data | Discontinued |
Security technologies
Core 2 Quad Q6600 and Xeon L5335 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.
| TXT | no data | + |
| EDB | no data | + |
Virtualization technologies
Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core 2 Quad Q6600 and Xeon L5335 are enumerated here.
| VT-x | no data | + |
| EPT | no data | - |
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core 2 Quad Q6600 and Xeon L5335. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
| Supported memory types | no data | DDR2, DDR3 Depends on motherboard |
Graphics specifications
General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.
| Integrated graphics card | no data | N/A |
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 outperforms Xeon L5335 by 8% based on our aggregated benchmark results.
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.
Benchmark coverage: 68%
Core 2 Quad Q6600 outperforms Xeon L5335 by 8% in Passmark.
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 1.17 | 1.08 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 105 Watt | 50 Watt |
Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Core 2 Quad Q6600 and Xeon L5335.
Be aware that Core 2 Quad Q6600 is a desktop processor while Xeon L5335 is a server/workstation one.
Should you still have questions on choice between Core 2 Quad Q6600 and Xeon L5335, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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