Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200 vs Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 (95W)

Comparative analysis of Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200 and Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 (95W) processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Compatibility, Security & Reliability, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization. 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).

Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200

Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 (95W)

Differences

Reasons to consider the Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200

CPU is newer: launch date 1 year(s) 1 month(s) later
A newer manufacturing process allows for a more powerful, yet cooler running processor: 45 nm vs 65 nm
Around 38% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s): 1.035 vs 0.748

Specifications (specs)
Launch date	August 2008 vs July 2007
Manufacturing process technology	45 nm vs 65 nm
Benchmarks
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s)	1.035 vs 0.748

Reasons to consider the Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 (95W)

Around 3% higher clock speed: 2.4 GHz vs 2.33 GHz
2x more L2 cache, more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
Around 4% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s): 0.522 vs 0.501
Around 45% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s): 24.255 vs 16.702
Around 24% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s): 0.138 vs 0.111
Around 4% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s): 3.829 vs 3.688

Specifications (specs)
Maximum frequency	2.4 GHz vs 2.33 GHz
L2 cache	8192 KB vs 4096 KB
Benchmarks
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s)	0.522 vs 0.501
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s)	24.255 vs 16.702
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s)	0.138 vs 0.111
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s)	3.829 vs 3.688

Compare benchmarks

CPU 1: Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200
CPU 2: Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 (95W)

CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s)

CPU 1

CPU 2

0.501

0.522

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

CPU 1

CPU 2

16.702

24.255

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

CPU 1

CPU 2

0.111

0.138

CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s)

CPU 1

CPU 2

1.035

0.748

CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s)

CPU 1

CPU 2

3.688

3.829

Name	Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200	Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 (95W)
PassMark - Single thread mark	993
PassMark - CPU mark	1782
Geekbench 4 - Single Core	320
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core	1006
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s)	0.501	0.522
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s)	16.702	24.255
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s)	0.111	0.138
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s)	1.035	0.748
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s)	3.688	3.829

Compare specifications (specs)

	Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200	Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 (95W)
Essentials
Architecture codename	Yorkfield	Kentsfield
Launch date	August 2008	July 2007
Place in performance rating	3129	3306
Price now	$22.99
Processor Number	Q8200
Series	Legacy Intel® Core™ Processors
Status	Discontinued
Value for money (0-100)	36.05
Vertical segment	Desktop	Desktop
Performance
64 bit support
Base frequency	2.33 GHz
Bus Speed	1333 MHz FSB
Die size	164 mm2	2x 143 mm
L1 cache	256 KB	256 KB
L2 cache	4096 KB	8192 KB
Manufacturing process technology	45 nm	65 nm
Maximum case temperature (TCase)	71 °C	62 °C
Maximum core temperature	71.4°C
Maximum frequency	2.33 GHz	2.4 GHz
Number of cores	4	4
Transistor count	456 million	582 million
VID voltage range	0.8500V-1.3625V
Memory
Supported memory types	DDR1, DDR2, DDR3	DDR1, DDR2, DDR3
Compatibility
Low Halogen Options Available
Max number of CPUs in a configuration	1	1
Package Size	37.5mm x 37.5mm
Sockets supported	LGA775	775
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	95 Watt	95 Watt
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)