Xeon Platinum 8592+ vs Core 2 Quad Q6600

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Aggregate performance score

Core 2 Quad Q6600
2007
4 cores / 4 threads, 105 Watt
1.15
Xeon Platinum 8592+
2023
64 cores / 128 threads, 350 Watt
52.89
+4499%

Xeon Platinum 8592+ outperforms Core 2 Quad Q6600 by a whopping 4499% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core 2 Quad (Desktop) Q6600 and Xeon Platinum 8592+ processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking238826
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data1.73
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
SeriesCore 2 Quad (Desktop)no data
Power efficiency1.0414.29
Architecture codenameKentsfield (2007)Emerald Rapids (2023)
Release dateno data14 December 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$11,600

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core 2 Quad (Desktop) Q6600 and Xeon Platinum 8592+ 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)64 (Tetrahexaconta-Core)
Threads4128
Base clock speedno data1.9 GHz
Boost clock speed2.4 GHz3.9 GHz
Bus rate1066 MHzno data
L1 cache64K (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache8 MB (shared)2 MB (per core)
L3 cache0 KB320 MB (shared)
Chip lithography65 nm10 nm
Die size2x 143 mm22x 763 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)71 °C81 °C
Number of transistors582 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data

Compatibility

Information on Core 2 Quad (Desktop) Q6600 and Xeon Platinum 8592+ 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 configuration12
Socket7754677
Power consumption (TDP)105 Watt350 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Quad (Desktop) Q6600 and Xeon Platinum 8592+. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI-+
AVX-+
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
TSX-+

Security technologies

Core 2 Quad (Desktop) Q6600 and Xeon Platinum 8592+ 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 Xeon Platinum 8592+ 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 Xeon Platinum 8592+. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR1, DDR2, DDR3DDR5

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataN/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core 2 Quad (Desktop) Q6600 and Xeon Platinum 8592+.

PCIe versionno data5.0
PCI Express lanesno data80

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
Xeon Platinum 8592+ 52.89
+4499%

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 1823
Xeon Platinum 8592+ 84013
+4509%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.15 52.89
Recency no data 14 December 2023
Physical cores 4 64
Threads 4 128
Chip lithography 65 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 105 Watt 350 Watt

Core 2 Quad Q6600 has 233.3% lower power consumption.

Xeon Platinum 8592+, on the other hand, has a 4499.1% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 2024 years, 1500% more physical cores and 3100% more threads, and a 550% more advanced lithography process.

The Xeon Platinum 8592+ 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 Xeon Platinum 8592+ is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core 2 Quad Q6600 and Xeon Platinum 8592+, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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