Mobile Sempron SI-42 vs Core 2 Quad Q6600

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Aggregate performance score

Core 2 Quad Q6600
4 cores / 4 threads, 105 Watt
1.15
+423%
Mobile Sempron SI-42
2009
1 core / 1 thread, 25 Watt
0.22

Core 2 Quad Q6600 outperforms Mobile Sempron SI-42 by a whopping 423% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core 2 Quad (Desktop) Q6600 and Mobile Sempron SI-42 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking23753192
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesCore 2 Quad (Desktop)AMD Mobile Sempron
Power efficiency1.040.83
Architecture codenameKentsfield (2007)Sable (2008−2009)
Release dateno data (2024 years ago)1 September 2009 (15 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Core 2 Quad (Desktop) Q6600 and Mobile Sempron SI-42 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)1 (Single-Core)
Threads41
Boost clock speed2.4 GHz2.1 GHz
Bus rate1066 MHz1800 MHz
L1 cacheno data128 KB
L2 cacheno data512 KB
Chip lithography65 nm65 nm
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core 2 Quad (Desktop) Q6600 and Mobile Sempron SI-42 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.

Socketno dataS1g2
Power consumption (TDP)105 Watt25 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Quad (Desktop) Q6600 and Mobile Sempron SI-42. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno data65 nm, 1.075 - 1.125

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 1.15
+423%
Mobile Sempron SI-42 0.22

3DMark06 CPU

3DMark06 is a discontinued DirectX 9 benchmark suite from Futuremark. Its CPU part contains two scenarios, one dedicated to artificial intelligence pathfinding, another to game physics using PhysX package.

Core 2 Quad Q6600 3547
+351%
Mobile Sempron SI-42 787

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.15 0.22
Physical cores 4 1
Threads 4 1
Power consumption (TDP) 105 Watt 25 Watt

Core 2 Quad Q6600 has a 422.7% higher aggregate performance score, and 300% more physical cores and 300% more threads.

Mobile Sempron SI-42, on the other hand, has 320% lower power consumption.

The Core 2 Quad Q6600 is our recommended choice as it beats the Mobile Sempron SI-42 in performance tests.

Note that Core 2 Quad Q6600 is a desktop processor while Mobile Sempron SI-42 is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core 2 Quad Q6600 and Mobile Sempron SI-42, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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