AMD A8-7600 vs Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 (105W)
Comparative analysis of AMD A8-7600 and Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 (105W) processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Graphics, Graphics interfaces, Graphics API support, Compatibility, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization, Security & Reliability. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark, Geekbench 4 - Single Core, Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core, CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s), GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps), GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps), GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps), 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score.
Differences
Reasons to consider the AMD A8-7600
- Around 58% higher clock speed: 3.8 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
- A newer manufacturing process allows for a more powerful, yet cooler running processor: 28 nm vs 65 nm
- Around 62% lower typical power consumption: 65 Watt vs 105 Watt
- Around 47% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Single Core: 486 vs 330
- Around 39% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core: 1415 vs 1019
- 8.3x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s): 4.318 vs 0.522
- Around 40% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s): 0.193 vs 0.138
- 33x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s): 24.707 vs 0.748
- Around 12% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s): 4.274 vs 3.829
| Specifications (specs) | |
| Maximum frequency | 3.8 GHz vs 2.4 GHz |
| Manufacturing process technology | 28 nm vs 65 nm |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 65 Watt vs 105 Watt |
| Benchmarks | |
| Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 486 vs 330 |
| Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 1415 vs 1019 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 4.318 vs 0.522 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 0.193 vs 0.138 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) | 24.707 vs 0.748 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) | 4.274 vs 3.829 |
Reasons to consider the Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 (105W)
- 2x more L2 cache, more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
- 2.3x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s): 24.255 vs 10.348
| Specifications (specs) | |
| L2 cache | 8192 KB vs 4 MB |
| Benchmarks | |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 24.255 vs 10.348 |
Compare benchmarks
CPU 1: AMD A8-7600
CPU 2: Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 (105W)
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| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) |
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| Name | AMD A8-7600 | Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 (105W) |
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| PassMark - Single thread mark | 1446 | |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 3212 | |
| Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 486 | 330 |
| Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 1415 | 1019 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 4.318 | 0.522 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 10.348 | 24.255 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 0.193 | 0.138 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) | 24.707 | 0.748 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) | 4.274 | 3.829 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames) | 1343 | |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames) | 1585 | |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames) | 3961 | |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps) | 1343 | |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps) | 1585 | |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps) | 3961 | |
| 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score | 0 |
Compare specifications (specs)
| AMD A8-7600 | Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 (105W) | |
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Essentials |
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| Family | AMD A-Series Processors | |
| OPN PIB | AD7600YBJABOX | |
| OPN Tray | AD7600YBI44JA | |
| Place in performance rating | 1708 | 3288 |
| Series | AMD A8-Series APU for Desktops | Legacy Intel® Core™ Processors |
| Vertical segment | Desktop | Desktop |
| Architecture codename | Kentsfield | |
| Launch date | January 2007 | |
| Processor Number | Q6600 | |
| Status | Discontinued | |
Performance |
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| Base frequency | 3.1 GHz | 2.40 GHz |
| Compute Cores | 10 | |
| L1 cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
| L2 cache | 4 MB | 8192 KB |
| Manufacturing process technology | 28 nm | 65 nm |
| Maximum core temperature | 71.30°C | B3=62.2°C; G0=71°C |
| Maximum frequency | 3.8 GHz | 2.4 GHz |
| Number of cores | 4 | 4 |
| Number of GPU cores | 6 | |
| Number of threads | 4 | |
| Unlocked | ||
| 64 bit support | ||
| Bus Speed | 1066 MHz FSB | |
| Die size | 286 mm2 | |
| Maximum case temperature (TCase) | 71 °C | |
| Transistor count | 582 million | |
| VID voltage range | 0.8500V-1.500V | |
Memory |
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| Max memory channels | 2 | |
| Supported memory frequency | 2133 MHz | |
| Supported memory types | DDR1, DDR2, DDR3 | |
Graphics |
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| Enduro | ||
| Graphics max frequency | 720 MHz | |
| iGPU core count | 384 | |
| Processor graphics | AMD Radeon R7 Graphics | |
| Switchable graphics | ||
| Unified Video Decoder (UVD) | ||
| Video Codec Engine (VCE) | ||
Graphics interfaces |
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| DisplayPort | ||
| HDMI | ||
Graphics API support |
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| DirectX | 12 | |
| Vulkan | ||
Compatibility |
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| Configurable TDP | 45 Watt/65 Watt | |
| Sockets supported | FM2+ | LGA775 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 65 Watt | 105 Watt |
| Low Halogen Options Available | ||
| Max number of CPUs in a configuration | 1 | |
| Package Size | 37.5mm x 37.5mm | |
Advanced Technologies |
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| AMD App Acceleration | ||
| AMD Elite Experiences | ||
| AMD HD3D technology | ||
| AMD Mantle API | ||
| DualGraphics | ||
| Enhanced Virus Protection (EVP) | ||
| FreeSync | ||
| Fused Multiply-Add 4 (FMA4) | ||
| Heterogeneous System Architecture (HSA) | ||
| Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX) | ||
| Intel® AES New Instructions | ||
| Out-of-band client management | ||
| PowerGating | ||
| PowerNow | ||
| System Image Stability | ||
| TrueAudio | ||
| Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology | ||
| FSB parity | ||
| Idle States | ||
| Intel 64 | ||
| Intel® Demand Based Switching | ||
| Intel® Hyper-Threading technology | ||
| Intel® Turbo Boost technology | ||
| Thermal Monitoring | ||
Virtualization |
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| AMD Virtualization (AMD-V™) | ||
| IOMMU 2.0 | ||
| Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | ||
Security & Reliability |
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| Execute Disable Bit (EDB) | ||
| Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT) | ||
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