Core i5-12600HE vs Core 2 Quad Q6600

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Aggregate performance score

Core 2 Quad Q6600
4 cores / 4 threads, 105 Watt
1.19
Core i5-12600HE
2022
12 cores / 16 threads, 45 Watt
16.07
+1250%

Core i5-12600HE outperforms Core 2 Quad Q6600 by a whopping 1250% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core 2 Quad (Desktop) Q6600 and Core i5-12600HE processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2367440
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesCore 2 Quad (Desktop)no data
Power efficiency1.0332.56
Architecture codenameKentsfield (2007)Alder Lake-H (2022)
Release dateno data (2024 years ago)January 2022 (2 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Core 2 Quad (Desktop) Q6600 and Core i5-12600HE 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)12 (Dodeca-Core)
Threads416
Base clock speedno data2.5 GHz
Boost clock speed2.4 GHz4.5 GHz
Bus rate1066 MHzno data
L1 cacheno data80K (per core)
L2 cacheno data1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cacheno data18 MB (shared)
Chip lithography65 nm10 nm
Die sizeno data217 mm2
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+

Compatibility

Information on Core 2 Quad (Desktop) Q6600 and Core i5-12600HE 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 Watt45 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Quad (Desktop) Q6600 and Core i5-12600HE. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

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

Security technologies

Core 2 Quad (Desktop) Q6600 and Core i5-12600HE 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 Core i5-12600HE 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 Core i5-12600HE. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesno dataDDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIris Xe 80EU

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core 2 Quad (Desktop) Q6600 and Core i5-12600HE.

PCIe versionno data4.0
PCI Express lanesno data20

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
i5-12600HE 16.07
+1250%

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
i5-12600HE 24599
+1253%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.19 16.07
Physical cores 4 12
Threads 4 16
Chip lithography 65 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 105 Watt 45 Watt

i5-12600HE has a 1250.4% higher aggregate performance score, 200% more physical cores and 300% more threads, a 550% more advanced lithography process, and 133.3% lower power consumption.

The Core i5-12600HE 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 i5-12600HE is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core 2 Quad Q6600 and Core i5-12600HE, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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