Core 2 Quad Q6700 vs Core i3-3110M

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Aggregate performance score

Core i3-3110M
2012
2 cores / 4 threads, 35 Watt
1.03
Core 2 Quad Q6700
2007
4 cores / 4 threads, 105 Watt
1.32
+28.2%

Core 2 Quad Q6700 outperforms Core i3-3110M by a significant 28% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Contents

i3-3110M i3-3110M
Core 2 Quad Q6700 Core 2 Quad Q6700

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-3110M and Core 2 Quad Q6700 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking24552266
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i3no data
Power efficiency2.781.31
Architecture codenameIvy Bridge (2012−2013)Kentsfield (2007)
Release date1 June 2012 (12 years ago)April 2007 (17 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$225no data

Detailed specifications

Core i3-3110M and Core 2 Quad Q6700 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 cores2 (Dual-core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads44
Base clock speed2.4 GHz2.66 GHz
Boost clock speed2.4 GHz2.67 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/s1066 MHz
L1 cache64K (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)8 MB (shared)
L3 cache3 MB (shared)0 KB
Chip lithography22 nm65 nm
Die size118 mm22x 143 mm2
Maximum core temperature90C (PGA); 105C (BGA)no data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data62 °C
Number of transistorsno data582 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
VID voltage rangeno data0.85V-1.5V

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-3110M and Core 2 Quad Q6700 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 configuration11
SocketFCBGA1023,FCPGA988LGA775
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt105 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-3110M and Core 2 Quad Q6700. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® AVXno data
AVX+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology--
Hyper-Threading Technology+-
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access+no data
Demand Based Switching--
FDI+no data
Fast Memory Access+no data
FSB parityno data-

Security technologies

Core i3-3110M and Core 2 Quad Q6700 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT--
EDB++
Identity Protection+-
Anti-Theft+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-3110M and Core 2 Quad Q6700 are enumerated here.

VT-d-no data
VT-x++
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-3110M and Core 2 Quad Q6700. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR1, DDR2, DDR3
Maximum memory size32 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 4000no data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-3110M and Core 2 Quad Q6700 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
SDVO+no data
CRT+no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-3110M and Core 2 Quad Q6700.

PCIe version2.0no data
PCI Express lanes16no data

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.

i3-3110M 1.03
Core 2 Quad Q6700 1.32
+28.2%

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.

i3-3110M 1636
Core 2 Quad Q6700 2097
+28.2%

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i3-3110M 392
+31.5%
Core 2 Quad Q6700 298

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i3-3110M 814
Core 2 Quad Q6700 824
+1.2%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary

Performance score 1.03 1.32
Physical cores 2 4
Chip lithography 22 nm 65 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt 105 Watt

i3-3110M has a 195.5% more advanced lithography process, and 200% lower power consumption.

Core 2 Quad Q6700, on the other hand, has a 28.2% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more physical cores.

The Core 2 Quad Q6700 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-3110M in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i3-3110M is a notebook processor while Core 2 Quad Q6700 is a desktop one.

Should you still have questions on choice between Core i3-3110M and Core 2 Quad Q6700, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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