Product Comparison: Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 vs Intel Core i5-6600K

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Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 CPU Processor

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Intel Core i5-6600K Desktop Processor

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General Specifications

Brand

Intel

Model

Core 2 Quad Q6600

Core i5-6600K

Origin

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.

Intel Core i5-6600K is manufactured according to the standard 14nm technical process, has 4 cores, which operate at a nominal clock frequency of 3.5 GHz, 3.9 GHz in Turbo Boost 2.0 mode. The L3 cache is 6 MB. Has a 2-channel DDR4 / DDR3L memory controller and an unlocked multiplier.

Package Size

Height

4.9 in.

5.5 in.

Width

4.4 in.

4.8 in.

Depth

2.8 in.

1.9 in.

Weight

1.1 lbs.

Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600

Intel Core i5-6600K

Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600

Intel Core i5-6600K

Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600

Intel Core i5-6600K

Details

Socket

LGA775

FCLGA1151

Lithography

65 nm

14 nm

Type of Processors

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 i5-6600K Desktop Processor

Its pretty fast, and the integrated graphics are doing wonder while I wait for my GPU to arrive!
Integrated graphics are actually doing pretty well. I am playing blade and soul with no gpu at high settings in 1080p and I get around 35-40 FPS.
Works like a charm. Runs real cool and got a good boost clock of 4.2 Ghz.
Great CPU. I'll overclock it when I get a water cooler.
Amazing cpu for gaming. Super fast.

Technical Specifications

CPU Cores

CPU Threads

Clock Speed

2.4 GHz

3.5 GHz

Max TDP

105 W

91 W

Max Temperature

71 °C

64 °C

Data Width

64 bits

Virtualization Technology

Yes

Turbo Clock Speed

3.9 GHz

Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600

Intel Core i5-6600K

Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600

Intel Core i5-6600K

Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600

Intel Core i5-6600K

Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600

Intel Core i5-6600K

Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600

Intel Core i5-6600K

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 i5-6600K Desktop Processor

All i can say is that you can run games in 4k at over 60 fps and OBS rendering at 1080 at 60fps. Running mine at 4.8 ghz on all cores.
When I use Core-temp its free download to look how safe temperature during the game and its seem okay with almost less then 40c (104f) and its very fast processor.
I've had no issues with gaming, software, or any other tasks running on my PC.
I have had very stable temperatures using a Hyper 212 Evo. Would recommend this to anyone upgrading on a budget.
Standard Intel processor. I have not overclocked or adjusted this CPU. The temperature runs around 40C.

Cache And Memory Specifications

L1 Cache Size

128 kB

L2 Cache Size

8000 kB

1000 kB

Max Memory Size

16 GB

64 GB

Memory Types

DDR3

DDR4

Max Memory Channels

Max Memory Bandwidth

25.6 GB/s

34.1 GB/s

L3 Cache Size

6000 kB

L1 Cache Size
Max Memory Channels

Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600

Intel Core i5-6600K

Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600

Intel Core i5-6600K

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 i5-6600K Desktop Processor

Used this processor for my friends gaming build. Does the job great and is very fast and cool. Temps do not exceed 43 degrees Celsius on air cooling.
This processor very fast and easy to install, i like it. It worth it. I would recommend it. I am very satisfy with my purchase. I would buy it again. Thank you
I can't complain, this processor is fast and efficient. Right out of the box I was getting 3.9 Ghz without any overclock.
New DDR4 memory has been a disappointment too (but finally improving in price and clock speed).
Also Skylake CPU is overall no faster than the previous generation. New DDR4 memory has been a disappointment too (but finally improving in price and clock speed).

Supported Technologies

Execute Disable Bit / Virus Protection

Yes

Turbo Boost / Turbo Core

Yes

Enhanced SpeedStep / PowerNow!

Yes

Hyper-Threading / HyperTransport