Product Comparison: Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 vs Intel Core i5-6500


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General Specifications
Brand
Intel
Intel
Model
Core 2 Quad Q6600
Core i5-6500
Origin
China
China
About the Product
This is Kentsfield architecture desktop processor primarily aimed at home systems. It has 4 cores and 4 threads, and is based on 65 nm manufacturing technology, with a maximum frequency of 2400 MHz and a locked multiplier.
With intelligent performance that accelerates in response to demanding tasks, such as playing games and editing photos, the Intel Core i5 processor moves faster when you do. The Intel Core i5 processor automatically allocates processing power where it's needed most.
Package Size
Height
4.9 in.
4.7 in.
Width
4.4 in.
4.4 in.
Depth
2.8 in.
3.1 in.
Weight
1.1 lbs.

Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600

Intel Core i5-6500

Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600

Intel Core i5-6500

Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600

Intel Core i5-6500

Details
Socket
LGA775
FCLGA1151
Lithography
65 nm
14 nm
Type of Processors
Desktop
Desktop
Code Name
Kentsfield
Skylake
What customers say about "Details"
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 CPU Processor
  • The CPU's speed is very fast, fits the Intel 775 Socket on my new motherboard.
  • Great product, easy to install, awesome performance.
  • Fast CPU. Installed just fine in our Dell Desktop.
  • I installed into a Dell XPS 410 and it was recognized immediately by bios. Great socket.
  • It was extremely easy to install in the motherboard. Great type of socket.
Intel Core i5-6500 Desktop Processor
  • It was easy to install. Great socket type.
  • Works well, was easy to install.
  • This thing flies. Love it. Easy install.
  • Easy to install and easy to install the cooling fan.
  • Installation for both cpu and fan was easy.
Technical Specifications
CPU Cores
4
4
CPU Threads
4
4
Clock Speed
2.4 GHz
3.2 GHz
Max TDP
105 W
65 W
Max Temperature
71 °C
71 °C
Data Width
64 bits
64 bits
Virtualization Technology
Yes
Yes
Turbo Clock Speed
3.6 GHz

Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600

Intel Core i5-6500

Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600

Intel Core i5-6500

Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600

Intel Core i5-6500

Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600

Intel Core i5-6500

Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600

Intel Core i5-6500

What customers say about "Technical Specifications"
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 CPU Processor
  • The Q6600 can handle most of the simple tasks, such as emailing, document processing, as stressful as the newer system.
  • This is a very fast CPU and well worth the money.
  • Extremely fast and stable. Amazing performance.
  • This is an awesome processor. It is very fast, has a good price and runs very cool.
  • I can work on video editing no problem, and all the applications and programs run lightning fast.
Intel Core i5-6500 Desktop Processor
  • I got this one for my gaming PC. Pretty fast!
  • It's super fast in its processing and can handle anything I throw at it with ease.
  • Super fast and great price! You can run many games without even using a video card with this guy!
  • Good CPU with amazing power efficiency.
  • Super fast CPU and the 530 integrated graphic unit is pretty powerful.
Cache And Memory Specifications
L1 Cache Size
128 kB
128 kB
L2 Cache Size
8000 kB
1000 kB
Max Memory Size
16 GB
64 GB
Memory Types
DDR3
DDR4
Max Memory Channels
2
2
Max Memory Bandwidth
25.6 GB/s
34.1 GB/s
L3 Cache Size
6000 kB

Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600

Intel Core i5-6500

Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600

Intel Core i5-6500

What customers say about "Cache And Memory Specifications"
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 CPU Processor
  • It has huge L2 cache and great compatibility.
  • With 8M of L2 cache, it has more than enough external cache to keep your system running smooth and reliably.
  • The 8MB of cache and ability to easily overclock to 3.2GHZ on air really makes this processor a steal.
  • Very good processor for the money, quick, 4 core, 8MB cache.
  • Everything is going smoothly, the system is fast. Great amount of cache.
Intel Core i5-6500 Desktop Processor
  • I paired this with an intel 7600p m2 ssd for my boot drive and 16gb of 3000Mhz ram. This PC is super fast!
  • Excellent processor. Good memory compatibility.
  • Fast and runs the games I throw at it. Works well with DDR4 memory.
  • I hooked this up with an MSI gaming 3 motherboard and 16GB of Corsair 3200Mhz memory. The system is like night and day.
  • Excellent processor performance. Good cache size.
Supported Technologies
Execute Disable Bit / Virus Protection
Yes
Yes
Turbo Boost / Turbo Core
No
Yes
Enhanced SpeedStep / PowerNow!
Yes
Yes
Hyper-Threading / HyperTransport
No
No
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
3 year(s)
3 year(s)
Certifications
CE, FCC
CE, FCC
Other Information
Manufacturer
Graphics Specifications
DirectX* Support
12
Graphics Output
eDP/DP/HDMI/DVI
Graphics Video Max Memory
64 GB
Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency
1050 MHz
Graphics Base Frequency
350 MHz
Processor Graphics
Intel HD Graphics 530

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