Atom x7425E vs Core 2 Quad Q6600

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Aggregate performance score

Core 2 Quad Q6600
4 cores / 4 threads, 105 Watt
1.19

Atom x7425E outperforms Core 2 Quad Q6600 by a whopping 203% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core 2 Quad (Desktop) Q6600 and Atom x7425E processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking23671530
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesCore 2 Quad (Desktop)no data
Power efficiency1.0327.36
Architecture codenameKentsfield (2007)Gracemont (2023)
Release dateno data (2024 years ago)3 January 2023 (1 year ago)

Detailed specifications

Core 2 Quad (Desktop) Q6600 and Atom x7425E 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
Base clock speedno data1.5 GHz
Boost clock speed2.4 GHz3.4 GHz
Bus rate1066 MHzno data
L1 cacheno data96K (per core)
L2 cacheno data2 MB (shared)
L3 cacheno data6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography65 nm10 nm
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data

Compatibility

Information on Core 2 Quad (Desktop) Q6600 and Atom x7425E 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
Socketno dataIntel BGA 1744
Power consumption (TDP)105 Watt12 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Quad (Desktop) Q6600 and Atom x7425E. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

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

Security technologies

Core 2 Quad (Desktop) Q6600 and Atom x7425E technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core 2 Quad (Desktop) Q6600 and Atom x7425E are enumerated here.

VT-dno data+
VT-xno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core 2 Quad (Desktop) Q6600 and Atom x7425E. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesno dataDDR4, DDR5 4800 MHz Single-channel

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel UHD Graphics 24EU

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core 2 Quad (Desktop) Q6600 and Atom x7425E.

PCIe versionno data3.0
PCI Express lanesno data9

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

Core 2 Quad Q6600 1.19
Atom x7425E 3.60
+203%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Core 2 Quad Q6600 1818
Atom x7425E 5502
+203%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.19 3.60
Chip lithography 65 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 105 Watt 12 Watt

Atom x7425E has a 202.5% higher aggregate performance score, a 550% more advanced lithography process, and 775% lower power consumption.

The Atom x7425E is our recommended choice as it beats the Core 2 Quad Q6600 in performance tests.

Note that Core 2 Quad Q6600 is a desktop processor while Atom x7425E is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core 2 Quad Q6600 and Atom x7425E, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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