Processor N97 vs Core 2 Quad Q6600
Aggregate performance score
Processor N97 outperforms Core 2 Quad Q6600 by a whopping 188% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Primary details
Comparing Core 2 Quad Q6600 and Processor N97 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
Place in performance ranking | 2270 | 1498 |
Place by popularity | not in top-100 | 51 |
Cost-effectiveness evaluation | 1.77 | no data |
Market segment | Desktop processor | Laptop |
Series | Core 2 Quad (Desktop) | no data |
Architecture codename | Kentsfield (2007) | Alder Lake-N |
Release date | no data | 3 January 2023 (1 year ago) |
Current price | $67 | no data |
Cost-effectiveness evaluation
Performance per price, higher is better.
Detailed specifications
Core 2 Quad Q6600 and Processor N97 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 | 44 x 3.6 GHz Intel Crestmont E-Core |
Base clock speed | no data | 2 GHz |
Boost clock speed | 2.4 GHz | 3.6 GHz |
Bus support | 1066 MHz | no data |
L1 cache | no data | 96 KB (per core) |
L2 cache | no data | 2 MB (shared) |
L3 cache | no data | 6 MB (shared) |
Chip lithography | 65 nm | 10 nm |
64 bit support | + | + |
Windows 11 compatibility | - | + |
Unlocked multiplier | No | No |
Compatibility
Information on Core 2 Quad Q6600 and Processor N97 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 | no data | 1 |
Socket | no data | Intel BGA 1264 |
Power consumption (TDP) | 105 Watt | 12 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Quad Q6600 and Processor N97. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
AES-NI | no data | + |
AVX | no data | + |
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST) | no data | + |
Security technologies
Core 2 Quad Q6600 and Processor N97 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.
TXT | no data | + |
Virtualization technologies
Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core 2 Quad Q6600 and Processor N97 are enumerated here.
VT-d | no data | + |
VT-x | no data | + |
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core 2 Quad Q6600 and Processor N97. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
Supported memory types | no data | DDR4, DDR54800 MHz Single-channel |
Graphics specifications
General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.
Integrated graphics card | no data | Intel UHD Graphics 24EUs (Alder Lake-N) |
Peripherals
Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core 2 Quad Q6600 and Processor N97.
PCIe version | no data | 3.0 |
PCI Express lanes | no data | 9 |
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.
Processor N97 outperforms Core 2 Quad Q6600 by 188% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Cinebench 10 32-bit single-core
Cinebench R10 is an ancient ray tracing benchmark for processors by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. Its single core version uses just one CPU thread to render a futuristic looking motorcycle.
Benchmark coverage: 20%
Processor N97 outperforms Core 2 Quad Q6600 by 121% in Cinebench 10 32-bit single-core.
Cinebench 10 32-bit multi-core
Cinebench Release 10 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R10 using all the processor threads. Possible number of threads is limited by 16 in this version.
Benchmark coverage: 19%
Processor N97 outperforms Core 2 Quad Q6600 by 74% in Cinebench 10 32-bit multi-core.
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.
Benchmark coverage: 19%
Processor N97 outperforms Core 2 Quad Q6600 by 82% in 3DMark06 CPU.
Pros & cons summary
Performance score | 1.17 | 3.37 |
Threads | 4 | 44 x 3.6 GHz Intel Crestmont E-Core |
Chip lithography | 65 nm | 10 nm |
Power consumption (TDP) | 105 Watt | 12 Watt |
The Processor N97 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 Processor N97 is a notebook one.
Should you still have questions on choice between Core 2 Quad Q6600 and Processor N97, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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