Xeon X5698 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 X5698
2011
2 cores / 4 threads, 130 Watt
2.17
+88.7%

Xeon X5698 outperforms Core 2 Quad Q6600 by an impressive 89% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core 2 Quad (Desktop) Q6600 and Xeon X5698 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking23871857
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
SeriesCore 2 Quad (Desktop)no data
Power efficiency1.041.58
Architecture codenameKentsfield (2007)Westmere-EP (2010−2011)
Release dateno data14 February 2011 (13 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Core 2 Quad (Desktop) Q6600 and Xeon X5698 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)2 (Dual-core)
Threads44
Base clock speedno data4.4 GHz
Boost clock speed2.4 GHz4.4 GHz
Bus rate1066 MHzno data
L1 cache64K (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache8 MB (shared)256 KB (per core)
L3 cache0 KB12288 KB (shared)
Chip lithography65 nm32 nm
Die size2x 143 mm2239 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)71 °Cno data
Number of transistors582 million1,170 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core 2 Quad (Desktop) Q6600 and Xeon X5698 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
Socket7751366
Power consumption (TDP)105 Watt130 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Quad (Desktop) Q6600 and Xeon X5698. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data+

Security technologies

Core 2 Quad (Desktop) Q6600 and Xeon X5698 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 X5698 are enumerated here.

VT-xno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core 2 Quad (Desktop) Q6600 and Xeon X5698. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR1, DDR2, DDR3DDR3

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core 2 Quad (Desktop) Q6600 and Xeon X5698.

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 1.15
Xeon X5698 2.17
+88.7%

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 X5698 3447
+89.1%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.15 2.17
Recency no data 14 February 2011
Physical cores 4 2
Chip lithography 65 nm 32 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 105 Watt 130 Watt

Core 2 Quad Q6600 has 100% more physical cores, and 23.8% lower power consumption.

Xeon X5698, on the other hand, has a 88.7% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 2011 years, and a 103.1% more advanced lithography process.

The Xeon X5698 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 X5698 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core 2 Quad Q6600 and Xeon X5698, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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