Intel Core i5-6440EQ vs Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 (105W)
Comparative analysis of Intel Core i5-6440EQ and Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 (105W) processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Graphics, Graphics interfaces, Graphics image quality, Graphics API support, Compatibility, Peripherals, 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), 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score.
Differences
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i5-6440EQ
- Around 42% higher clock speed: 3.40 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
- A newer manufacturing process allows for a more powerful, yet cooler running processor: 14 nm vs 65 nm
- 2.3x lower typical power consumption: 45 Watt vs 105 Watt
- 11.4x better performance in Geekbench 4 - Single Core: 3775 vs 330
- 9.9x better performance in Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core: 10119 vs 1019
- 33.3x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s): 17.4 vs 0.522
- 6.8x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s): 165.696 vs 24.255
- 9.3x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s): 1.277 vs 0.138
- 9.2x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s): 6.896 vs 0.748
- 7.1x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s): 27.044 vs 3.829
| Specifications (specs) | |
| Maximum frequency | 3.40 GHz vs 2.4 GHz |
| Manufacturing process technology | 14 nm vs 65 nm |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 45 Watt vs 105 Watt |
| Benchmarks | |
| Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 3775 vs 330 |
| Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 10119 vs 1019 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 17.4 vs 0.522 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 165.696 vs 24.255 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 1.277 vs 0.138 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) | 6.896 vs 0.748 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) | 27.044 vs 3.829 |
Compare benchmarks
CPU 1: Intel Core i5-6440EQ
CPU 2: Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 (105W)
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| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) |
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| Name | Intel Core i5-6440EQ | Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 (105W) |
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| PassMark - Single thread mark | 1970 | |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 5389 | |
| Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 3775 | 330 |
| Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 10119 | 1019 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 17.4 | 0.522 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 165.696 | 24.255 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 1.277 | 0.138 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) | 6.896 | 0.748 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) | 27.044 | 3.829 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score | 0 |
Compare specifications (specs)
| Intel Core i5-6440EQ | Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 (105W) | |
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Essentials |
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| Architecture codename | Skylake | Kentsfield |
| Launch date | Q4'15 | January 2007 |
| Place in performance rating | 1045 | 3288 |
| Processor Number | i5-6440EQ | Q6600 |
| Series | 6th Generation Intel® Core™ i5 Processors | Legacy Intel® Core™ Processors |
| Status | Launched | Discontinued |
| Vertical segment | Embedded | Desktop |
Performance |
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| 64 bit support | ||
| Base frequency | 2.70 GHz | 2.40 GHz |
| Bus Speed | 8 GT/s DMI3 | 1066 MHz FSB |
| Manufacturing process technology | 14 nm | 65 nm |
| Maximum core temperature | 100°C | B3=62.2°C; G0=71°C |
| Maximum frequency | 3.40 GHz | 2.4 GHz |
| Number of cores | 4 | 4 |
| Number of threads | 4 | |
| Die size | 286 mm2 | |
| L1 cache | 256 KB | |
| L2 cache | 8192 KB | |
| Maximum case temperature (TCase) | 71 °C | |
| Transistor count | 582 million | |
| VID voltage range | 0.8500V-1.500V | |
Memory |
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| Max memory channels | 2 | |
| Maximum memory bandwidth | 34.1 GB/s | |
| Maximum memory size | 64 GB | |
| Supported memory types | DDR4-2133, LPDDR3-1866, DDR3L-1600 | DDR1, DDR2, DDR3 |
Graphics |
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| Device ID | 0x191B | |
| Graphics base frequency | 350 MHz | |
| Graphics max dynamic frequency | 1.00 GHz | |
| Intel® Clear Video HD technology | ||
| Intel® Clear Video technology | ||
| Intel® InTru™ 3D technology | ||
| Intel® Quick Sync Video | ||
| Max video memory | 64 GB | |
| Processor graphics | Intel® HD Graphics 530 | |
Graphics interfaces |
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| Number of displays supported | 3 | |
Graphics image quality |
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| 4K resolution support | ||
| Max resolution over DisplayPort | 4096x2304@60Hz | |
| Max resolution over eDP | 4096x2304@60Hz | |
| Max resolution over HDMI 1.4 | 4096x2304@24Hz | |
Graphics API support |
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| DirectX | 12 | |
| OpenGL | 4.5 | |
Compatibility |
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| Low Halogen Options Available | ||
| Max number of CPUs in a configuration | 1 | 1 |
| Package Size | 42mm x 28mm | 37.5mm x 37.5mm |
| Sockets supported | FCBGA1440 | LGA775 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 45 Watt | 105 Watt |
Peripherals |
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| Max number of PCIe lanes | 16 | |
| PCI Express revision | 3.0 | |
| PCIe configurations | Up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4 | |
Security & Reliability |
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| Execute Disable Bit (EDB) | ||
| Intel® Identity Protection technology | ||
| Intel® Memory Protection Extensions (Intel® MPX) | ||
| Intel® OS Guard | ||
| Intel® Secure Key technology | ||
| Intel® Software Guard Extensions (Intel® SGX) | ||
| Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT) | ||
| Secure Boot | ||
Advanced Technologies |
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| Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology | ||
| Idle States | ||
| Instruction set extensions | Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2 | |
| Intel 64 | ||
| Intel® AES New Instructions | ||
| Intel® Hyper-Threading technology | ||
| Intel® TSX-NI | ||
| Intel® Turbo Boost technology | ||
| Intel® vPro™ Platform Eligibility | ||
| Thermal Monitoring | ||
| FSB parity | ||
| Intel® Demand Based Switching | ||
Virtualization |
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| Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | ||
| Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) | ||
| Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) | ||
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