AMD Phenom II X4 965 BE (125W) vs Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 (105W)

Comparative analysis of AMD Phenom II X4 965 BE (125W) and Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 (105W) processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Compatibility, Security & Reliability, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization. Benchmark processor performance analysis: 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), Geekbench 4 - Single Core, Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core.

 

Differences

Reasons to consider the AMD Phenom II X4 965 BE (125W)

  • CPU is newer: launch date 2 year(s) 10 month(s) later
  • Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
  • Around 42% higher clock speed: 3.4 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • A newer manufacturing process allows for a more powerful, yet cooler running processor: 45 nm vs 65 nm
  • 2x more L1 cache, more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
  • 8.2x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s): 4.288 vs 0.522
  • Around 51% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s): 0.208 vs 0.138
  • Around 24% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s): 4.745 vs 3.829
Specifications (specs)
Launch date November 2009 vs January 2007
Unlocked Unlocked vs Locked
Maximum frequency 3.4 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
Manufacturing process technology 45 nm vs 65 nm
L1 cache 128 KB (per core) vs 256 KB
Benchmarks
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) 4.288 vs 0.522
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) 0.208 vs 0.138
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) 4.745 vs 3.829

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

  • 4x more L2 cache, more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
  • Around 19% lower typical power consumption: 105 Watt vs 125 Watt
  • 2x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s): 24.255 vs 11.963
  • Around 76% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s): 0.748 vs 0.424
Specifications (specs)
L2 cache 8192 KB vs 512 KB (per core)
Thermal Design Power (TDP) 105 Watt vs 125 Watt
Benchmarks
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) 24.255 vs 11.963
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) 0.748 vs 0.424

Compare benchmarks

CPU 1: AMD Phenom II X4 965 BE (125W)
CPU 2: Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 (105W)

CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s)
CPU 1
CPU 2
4.288
0.522
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s)
CPU 1
CPU 2
11.963
24.255
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s)
CPU 1
CPU 2
0.208
0.138
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s)
CPU 1
CPU 2
4.745
3.829
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s)
CPU 1
CPU 2
0.424
0.748
Name AMD Phenom II X4 965 BE (125W) Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 (105W)
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score 0 0
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) 4.288 0.522
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) 11.963 24.255
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) 0.208 0.138
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) 4.745 3.829
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) 0.424 0.748
Geekbench 4 - Single Core 330
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core 1019

Compare specifications (specs)

AMD Phenom II X4 965 BE (125W) Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 (105W)

Essentials

Architecture codename Deneb Kentsfield
Launch date November 2009 January 2007
Place in performance rating 3281 3279
Vertical segment Desktop Desktop
Processor Number Q6600
Series Legacy Intel® Core™ Processors
Status Discontinued

Performance

64 bit support
Die size 258 mm 286 mm2
L1 cache 128 KB (per core) 256 KB
L2 cache 512 KB (per core) 8192 KB
L3 cache 6144 KB (shared)
Manufacturing process technology 45 nm 65 nm
Maximum frequency 3.4 GHz 2.4 GHz
Number of cores 4 4
Transistor count 758 million 582 million
Unlocked
Base frequency 2.40 GHz
Bus Speed 1066 MHz FSB
Maximum case temperature (TCase) 71 °C
Maximum core temperature B3=62.2°C; G0=71°C
VID voltage range 0.8500V-1.500V

Memory

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) 125 Watt 105 Watt
Low Halogen Options Available
Package Size 37.5mm x 37.5mm

Security & Reliability

Execute Disable Bit (EDB)
Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT)

Advanced Technologies

Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology
FSB parity
Idle States
Intel 64
Intel® AES New Instructions
Intel® Demand Based Switching
Intel® Hyper-Threading technology
Intel® Turbo Boost technology
Thermal Monitoring

Virtualization

Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x)