Core i5-1034G1 vs Core 2 Quad Q6600
Aggregate performance score
Core i5-1034G1 outperforms Core 2 Quad Q6600 by a whopping 395% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Primary details
Comparing Core 2 Quad (Desktop) Q6600 and Core i5-1034G1 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in the ranking | 2392 | 1148 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Market segment | Desktop processor | Laptop |
| Series | Core 2 Quad (Desktop) | Intel Core i5 |
| Power efficiency | 1.03 | 35.83 |
| Architecture codename | Kentsfield (2007) | Ice Lake U (2019−2020) |
| Release date | no data | 29 May 2019 (5 years ago) |
Detailed specifications
Core 2 Quad (Desktop) Q6600 and Core i5-1034G1 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 cores | 4 (Quad-Core) | 4 (Quad-Core) |
| Threads | 4 | 8 |
| Base clock speed | no data | 0.8 GHz |
| Boost clock speed | 2.4 GHz | 3.6 GHz |
| Bus rate | 1066 MHz | no data |
| L1 cache | 64K (per core) | 192 KB |
| L2 cache | 8 MB (shared) | 2 MB |
| L3 cache | 0 KB | 6 MB |
| Chip lithography | 65 nm | 10 nm |
| Die size | 2x 143 mm2 | no data |
| Maximum case temperature (TCase) | 71 °C | no data |
| Number of transistors | 582 million | no data |
| 64 bit support | + | + |
| Windows 11 compatibility | - | - |
Compatibility
Information on Core 2 Quad (Desktop) Q6600 and Core i5-1034G1 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 configuration | 1 | no data |
| Socket | 775 | no data |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 105 Watt | 15 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Quad (Desktop) Q6600 and Core i5-1034G1. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
| Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST) | + | no data |
| Turbo Boost Technology | no data | + |
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core 2 Quad (Desktop) Q6600 and Core i5-1034G1. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
| Supported memory types | DDR1, DDR2, DDR3 | no data |
Graphics specifications
General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.
| Integrated graphics card | no data | Intel UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) (300 MHz) |
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 1.14 | 5.64 |
| Recency | no data | 29 May 2019 |
| Threads | 4 | 8 |
| Chip lithography | 65 nm | 10 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 105 Watt | 15 Watt |
i5-1034G1 has a 394.7% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 2019 years, 100% more threads, a 550% more advanced lithography process, and 600% lower power consumption.
The Core i5-1034G1 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 Core i5-1034G1 is a notebook one.
Should you still have questions on choice between Core 2 Quad Q6600 and Core i5-1034G1, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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