Phenom II X6 1045T vs Core 2 Quad Q6600

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Aggregate performance score

Core 2 Quad Q6600
4 cores / 4 threads, 105 Watt
1.19
Phenom II X6 1045T
2010
6 cores / 6 threads, 95 Watt
2.09
+75.6%

Phenom II X6 1045T outperforms Core 2 Quad Q6600 by an impressive 76% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core 2 Quad (Desktop) Q6600 and Phenom II X6 1045T processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking23671909
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data0.23
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesCore 2 Quad (Desktop)no data
Power efficiency1.032.01
Architecture codenameKentsfield (2007)Thuban (2010)
Release dateno data (2024 years ago)1 September 2010 (14 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$175

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core 2 Quad (Desktop) Q6600 and Phenom II X6 1045T 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)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads46
Base clock speedno data2.7 GHz
Boost clock speed2.4 GHz3.2 GHz
Bus rate1066 MHzno data
L1 cacheno data128 KB (per core)
L2 cacheno data512 KB (per core)
L3 cacheno data6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography65 nm45 nm
Die sizeno data346 mm2
Number of transistorsno data904 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core 2 Quad (Desktop) Q6600 and Phenom II X6 1045T 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 dataAM3
Power consumption (TDP)105 Watt95 Watt

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core 2 Quad (Desktop) Q6600 and Phenom II X6 1045T. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesno dataDDR3

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core 2 Quad (Desktop) Q6600 and Phenom II X6 1045T.

PCIe versionno data2.0

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
Phenom II X6 1045T 2.09
+75.6%

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
Phenom II X6 1045T 3200
+76%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.19 2.09
Physical cores 4 6
Threads 4 6
Chip lithography 65 nm 45 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 105 Watt 95 Watt

Phenom II X6 1045T has a 75.6% higher aggregate performance score, 50% more physical cores and 50% more threads, a 44.4% more advanced lithography process, and 10.5% lower power consumption.

The Phenom II X6 1045T is our recommended choice as it beats the Core 2 Quad Q6600 in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core 2 Quad Q6600 and Phenom II X6 1045T, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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