AMD Phenom X4 9950 BE (140W) vs Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 (105W)
Comparative analysis of AMD Phenom X4 9950 BE (140W) and Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 (105W) processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Compatibility, Virtualization, Memory, Security & Reliability, Advanced Technologies. Benchmark processor performance analysis: 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), Geekbench 4 - Single Core, Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core, 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score.
Differences
Reasons to consider the AMD Phenom X4 9950 BE (140W)
- CPU is newer: launch date 1 year(s) 1 month(s) later
- Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
- Around 8% higher clock speed: 2.6 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
- 2x more L1 cache, more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
- 6x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s): 3.118 vs 0.522
- Around 17% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s): 0.162 vs 0.138
| Specifications (specs) | |
| Launch date | March 2008 vs January 2007 |
| Unlocked | Unlocked vs Locked |
| Maximum frequency | 2.6 GHz vs 2.4 GHz |
| L1 cache | 128 KB (per core) vs 256 KB |
| Benchmarks | |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 3.118 vs 0.522 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 0.162 vs 0.138 |
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 33% lower typical power consumption: 105 Watt vs 140 Watt
- 3.5x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s): 24.255 vs 6.836
- 2.5x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s): 0.748 vs 0.298
- Around 10% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s): 3.829 vs 3.494
| Specifications (specs) | |
| L2 cache | 8192 KB vs 512 KB (per core) |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 105 Watt vs 140 Watt |
| Benchmarks | |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 24.255 vs 6.836 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) | 0.748 vs 0.298 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) | 3.829 vs 3.494 |
Compare benchmarks
CPU 1: AMD Phenom X4 9950 BE (140W)
CPU 2: Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 (105W)
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| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) |
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| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) |
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| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) |
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| Name | AMD Phenom X4 9950 BE (140W) | Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 (105W) |
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| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 3.118 | 0.522 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 6.836 | 24.255 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 0.162 | 0.138 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) | 0.298 | 0.748 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) | 3.494 | 3.829 |
| Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 330 | |
| Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 1019 | |
| 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score | 0 |
Compare specifications (specs)
| AMD Phenom X4 9950 BE (140W) | Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 (105W) | |
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Essentials |
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| Architecture codename | Agena | Kentsfield |
| Launch date | March 2008 | January 2007 |
| Place in performance rating | 3295 | 3277 |
| Vertical segment | Desktop | Desktop |
| Processor Number | Q6600 | |
| Series | Legacy Intel® Core™ Processors | |
| Status | Discontinued | |
Performance |
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| 64 bit support | ||
| Die size | 285 mm | 286 mm2 |
| L1 cache | 128 KB (per core) | 256 KB |
| L2 cache | 512 KB (per core) | 8192 KB |
| L3 cache | 2048 KB (shared) | |
| Manufacturing process technology | 65 nm | 65 nm |
| Maximum frequency | 2.6 GHz | 2.4 GHz |
| Number of cores | 4 | 4 |
| Transistor count | 450 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 | |
Compatibility |
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| Max number of CPUs in a configuration | 1 | 1 |
| Sockets supported | AM2+ | LGA775 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 140 Watt | 105 Watt |
| Low Halogen Options Available | ||
| Package Size | 37.5mm x 37.5mm | |
Virtualization |
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| AMD Virtualization (AMD-V™) | ||
| Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | ||
Memory |
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| Supported memory types | DDR1, DDR2, DDR3 | |
Security & Reliability |
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| Execute Disable Bit (EDB) | ||
| Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT) | ||
Advanced Technologies |
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| 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 | ||
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