Core 2 Quad Q6600 vs Ryzen 3 2200GE

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen 3 2200GE
2018
4 cores / 4 threads, 35 Watt
3.83
+227%
Core 2 Quad Q6600
4 cores / 4 threads, 105 Watt
1.17

Ryzen 3 2200GE outperforms Core 2 Quad Q6600 by a whopping 227% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen 3 2200GE and Core 2 Quad (Desktop) Q6600 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking14722373
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesAMD Ryzen 3Core 2 Quad (Desktop)
Power efficiency10.161.03
Architecture codenameRaven Ridge (2017−2018)Kentsfield (2007)
Release date19 April 2018 (6 years ago)no data (2024 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Ryzen 3 2200GE and Core 2 Quad (Desktop) Q6600 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)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads44
Base clock speed3.2 GHzno data
Boost clock speed3.2 GHz2.4 GHz
Bus rateno data1066 MHz
Multiplier32no data
L1 cache384 KBno data
L2 cache2 MBno data
L3 cache4 MB (shared)no data
Chip lithography14 nm65 nm
Die size209.78 mm2no data
Number of transistors4950 Millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen 3 2200GE and Core 2 Quad (Desktop) Q6600 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 configuration1 (Uniprocessor)no data
SocketAM4no data
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt105 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen 3 2200GE and Core 2 Quad (Desktop) Q6600. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI+-
FMA+-
AVX+-
Precision Boost 2+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen 3 2200GE and Core 2 Quad (Desktop) Q6600 are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen 3 2200GE and Core 2 Quad (Desktop) Q6600. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2933no data
Maximum memory size64 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth46.933 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardAMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Ryzen 2000/3000)no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen 3 2200GE and Core 2 Quad (Desktop) Q6600.

PCIe version3.0no data
PCI Express lanes12no 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.

Ryzen 3 2200GE 3.83
+227%
Core 2 Quad Q6600 1.17

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.

Ryzen 3 2200GE 5963
+228%
Core 2 Quad Q6600 1819

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.83 1.17
Chip lithography 14 nm 65 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt 105 Watt

Ryzen 3 2200GE has a 227.4% higher aggregate performance score, a 364.3% more advanced lithography process, and 200% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen 3 2200GE is our recommended choice as it beats the Core 2 Quad Q6600 in performance tests.


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