Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400 vs Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 (105W)
Comparative analysis of Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400 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: 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 - Video Composition (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s), 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score.
Differences
Reasons to consider the Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400
- CPU is newer: launch date 2 year(s) 3 month(s) later
- Around 11% higher clock speed: 2.67 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
- A newer manufacturing process allows for a more powerful, yet cooler running processor: 45 nm vs 65 nm
- Around 11% lower typical power consumption: 95 Watt vs 105 Watt
- Around 10% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Single Core: 362 vs 330
- Around 12% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core: 1139 vs 1019
- Around 17% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s): 0.609 vs 0.522
- Around 87% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s): 1.4 vs 0.748
- Around 29% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s): 4.93 vs 3.829
- Around 24% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s): 0.171 vs 0.138
| Specifications (specs) | |
| Launch date | April 2009 vs January 2007 |
| Maximum frequency | 2.67 GHz vs 2.4 GHz |
| Manufacturing process technology | 45 nm vs 65 nm |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 95 Watt vs 105 Watt |
| Benchmarks | |
| Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 362 vs 330 |
| Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 1139 vs 1019 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 0.609 vs 0.522 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) | 1.4 vs 0.748 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) | 4.93 vs 3.829 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 0.171 vs 0.138 |
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
- Around 18% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s): 24.255 vs 20.494
| Specifications (specs) | |
| L2 cache | 8192 KB vs 4096 KB |
| Benchmarks | |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 24.255 vs 20.494 |
Compare benchmarks
CPU 1: Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400
CPU 2: Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 (105W)
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| Name | Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400 | Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 (105W) |
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| PassMark - Single thread mark | 1141 | |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 2068 | |
| Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 362 | 330 |
| Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 1139 | 1019 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 0.609 | 0.522 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 20.494 | 24.255 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) | 1.4 | 0.748 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) | 4.93 | 3.829 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 0.171 | 0.138 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score | 0 |
Compare specifications (specs)
| Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400 | Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 (105W) | |
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Essentials |
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| Architecture codename | Yorkfield | Kentsfield |
| Launch date | April 2009 | January 2007 |
| Place in performance rating | 3019 | 3288 |
| Price now | $99.50 | |
| Processor Number | Q8400 | Q6600 |
| Series | Legacy Intel® Core™ Processors | Legacy Intel® Core™ Processors |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
| Value for money (0-100) | 9.38 | |
| Vertical segment | Desktop | Desktop |
Performance |
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| 64 bit support | ||
| Base frequency | 2.66 GHz | 2.40 GHz |
| Bus Speed | 1333 MHz FSB | 1066 MHz FSB |
| Die size | 164 mm2 | 286 mm2 |
| 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 | 71 °C |
| Maximum core temperature | 71.4°C | B3=62.2°C; G0=71°C |
| Maximum frequency | 2.67 GHz | 2.4 GHz |
| Number of cores | 4 | 4 |
| Transistor count | 456 million | 582 million |
| VID voltage range | 0.8500V-1.3625V | 0.8500V-1.500V |
Memory |
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| Supported memory types | DDR1, DDR2, DDR3 | DDR1, DDR2, DDR3 |
Compatibility |
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| Low Halogen Options Available | ||
| Max number of CPUs in a configuration | 1 | 1 |
| Package Size | 37.5mm x 37.5mm | 37.5mm x 37.5mm |
| Sockets supported | LGA775 | LGA775 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 95 Watt | 105 Watt |
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 | ||
Virtualization |
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| Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | ||
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