Core 2 Quad Q6600

General Information

Core specifications including model name, series, manufacturer, and market segment. This section provides essential identification details for the processor model.

Cpu NameCore 2 Quad Q6600
SeriesCore 2 Quad (Desktop)
Market segmentDesktop processor
DesignerIntel
Release dateno data

Performance & Rankings

Processor evaluation across various parameters, including position in performance rankings, user popularity, and price-to-performance ratio metrics.

Place in the ranking2456
Place by popularitynot in top-100
Power efficiency1.04

Architecture & Manufacturing

Technical specifications including architecture codename, manufacturing process, die size, and transistor count that define the processor's technological foundation.

Architecture codenameKentsfield (2007)
Chip lithography65 nm
Die size2x 143 mm2
Number of transistors582 million
64 bit support+

Cores & Threads

Information about physical and logical cores that determine the processor's capabilities for parallel computing and multitasking performance.

Physical cores4 (Quad-Core)
Threads4
Number of CPUs in a configuration1

Clock Speeds

Operating frequencies including base and boost clock speeds that directly affect the processor's performance and execution speed.

Boost clock speed2.4 GHz

Cache Memory

Fast access memory capacity across different levels that significantly impacts data access speed and overall processor performance.

L1 cache64K (per core)
L2 cache8 MB (shared)
L3 cache0 KB

Power & Thermal Characteristics

Heat output and energy consumption information, critical for selecting appropriate cooling systems and power supplies.

Power consumption (TDP)105 Watt
Maximum case temperature (TCase)71 °C

Memory Support

Specifications for supported RAM, including types, maximum capacity, and bandwidth capabilities.

Supported memory typesDDR1, DDR2, DDR3

Interfaces & Expansion

Information about available interfaces for connecting peripheral devices and expansion capabilities.

Socket775

Technologies & Instructions

Special instruction sets and technologies that extend the processor's capabilities for specific tasks and performance optimization.

Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+