Atom x3-3205RK vs Core 2 Quad Q6600

Primary details

Comparing Core 2 Quad (Desktop) Q6600 and Atom x3-3205RK processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2375not rated
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesCore 2 Quad (Desktop)no data
Power efficiency1.04no data
Architecture codenameKentsfield (2007)Silvermont (2015)
Release dateno data (2024 years ago)2 March 2015 (9 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Core 2 Quad (Desktop) Q6600 and Atom x3-3205RK basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores4 (Quad-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads44
Boost clock speed2.4 GHz1.2 GHz
Bus rate1066 MHzno data
L1 cacheno data56K (per core)
L2 cacheno data2 MB
Chip lithography65 nm28 nm
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data

Compatibility

Information on Core 2 Quad (Desktop) Q6600 and Atom x3-3205RK compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configurationno data1
Power consumption (TDP)105 Watt2 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Quad (Desktop) Q6600 and Atom x3-3205RK. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+

Security technologies

Core 2 Quad (Desktop) Q6600 and Atom x3-3205RK technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core 2 Quad (Desktop) Q6600 and Atom x3-3205RK. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesno dataDDR2, DDR3 1333 MHz Single-channel

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataMali-450 MP4

Pros & cons summary


Chip lithography 65 nm 28 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 105 Watt 2 Watt

Atom x3-3205RK has a 132.1% more advanced lithography process, and 5150% lower power consumption.

We couldn't decide between Core 2 Quad Q6600 and Atom x3-3205RK. We've got no test results to judge.

Note that Core 2 Quad Q6600 is a desktop processor while Atom x3-3205RK is a notebook one.


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