AMD FX-4300 vs Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 (105W)

Comparative analysis of AMD FX-4300 and Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 (105W) processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Compatibility, Peripherals, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization, Security & Reliability. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark, Geekbench 4 - Single Core, Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core, 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score, 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 - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s).

AMD FX-4300

Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 (105W)

Differences

Reasons to consider the AMD FX-4300

CPU is newer: launch date 5 year(s) 8 month(s) later
Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
Around 67% higher clock speed: 4 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
A newer manufacturing process allows for a more powerful, yet cooler running processor: 32 nm SOI vs 65 nm
Around 11% lower typical power consumption: 95 Watt vs 105 Watt
Around 55% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Single Core: 513 vs 330
Around 37% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core: 1397 vs 1019
9.2x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s): 4.824 vs 0.522
Around 57% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s): 0.216 vs 0.138

Specifications (specs)
Launch date	October 2012 vs January 2007
Unlocked	Unlocked vs Locked
Maximum frequency	4 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
Manufacturing process technology	32 nm SOI vs 65 nm
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	95 Watt vs 105 Watt
Benchmarks
Geekbench 4 - Single Core	513 vs 330
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core	1397 vs 1019
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s)	4.824 vs 0.522
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s)	0.216 vs 0.138

Reasons to consider the Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 (105W)

Around 33% more L1 cache; more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
2x more L2 cache, more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
2.4x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s): 24.255 vs 10.042
Around 8% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s): 3.829 vs 3.548

Specifications (specs)
L1 cache	256 KB vs 192 KB
L2 cache	8192 KB vs 4 MB
Benchmarks
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s)	24.255 vs 10.042
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s)	3.829 vs 3.548

Compare benchmarks

CPU 1: AMD FX-4300
CPU 2: Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 (105W)

Geekbench 4 - Single Core

CPU 1

CPU 2

513

330

Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core

CPU 1

CPU 2

1397

1019

CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s)

CPU 1

CPU 2

4.824

0.522

CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s)

CPU 1

CPU 2

10.042

24.255

CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s)

CPU 1

CPU 2

0.216

0.138

CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s)

CPU 1

CPU 2

3.548

3.829

Name	AMD FX-4300	Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 (105W)
PassMark - Single thread mark	1477
PassMark - CPU mark	2986
Geekbench 4 - Single Core	513	330
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core	1397	1019
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score	0	0
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s)	4.824	0.522
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s)	10.042	24.255
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s)	0.216	0.138
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s)	3.548	3.829
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s)		0.748

Compare specifications (specs)

	AMD FX-4300	Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 (105W)
Essentials
Architecture codename	Vishera	Kentsfield
Family	AMD FX-Series Processors
Launch date	October 2012	January 2007
OPN PIB	FD4300WMHKBOX
OPN Tray	FD4300WMW4MHK
Place in performance rating	2824	3288
Price now	$53.39
Series	AMD FX 4-Core Black Edition Processors	Legacy Intel® Core™ Processors
Value for money (0-100)	25.84
Vertical segment	Desktop	Desktop
Processor Number		Q6600
Status		Discontinued
Performance
64 bit support
Base frequency	3.8 GHz	2.40 GHz
Die size	315 mm	286 mm2
L1 cache	192 KB	256 KB
L2 cache	4 MB	8192 KB
L3 cache	4 MB
Manufacturing process technology	32 nm SOI	65 nm
Maximum core temperature	70.50°C	B3=62.2°C; G0=71°C
Maximum frequency	4 GHz	2.4 GHz
Number of cores	4	4
Number of threads	4
P0 Vcore voltage	Min: 1.225 V - Max: 1.3875 V
Transistor count	1200 million	582 million
Unlocked
Bus Speed		1066 MHz FSB
Maximum case temperature (TCase)		71 °C
VID voltage range		0.8500V-1.500V
Memory
Supported memory frequency	1866 MHz
Supported memory types	DDR3	DDR1, DDR2, DDR3
Compatibility
Max number of CPUs in a configuration	1	1
Sockets supported	AM3+	LGA775
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	95 Watt	105 Watt
Low Halogen Options Available
Package Size		37.5mm x 37.5mm
Peripherals
PCI Express revision	n / a
Advanced Technologies
Fused Multiply-Add (FMA)
Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX)
Intel® AES New Instructions
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
AMD Virtualization (AMD-V™)
Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x)
Security & Reliability
Execute Disable Bit (EDB)
Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT)