Cpu z is the more accurate reading because of vdroop on your mobo, something you dont need to know about. The cpu z is a free software designed to profile and monitor systems ram, cpu, motherboard chipsets, and other hardware components. Mar 05, 2014 the software offers very easy and friendly interface. Intel core 2 quad q6600 95w specs techpowerup cpu database.
The core 2 brand refers to intels x86x8664 microprocessors with the core microarchitecture targeted at the consumer and business markets except servers above pentium. Passmark software has delved into the thousands of benchmark results that performancetest users have posted to its web site and produced nineteen intel vs amd cpu charts to help compare the relative speeds of the different processors. Im looking for a mobo with a 775 socket for my q6600 processor i. I am looking to change out my q6600 ddr2 combo for something newer, probably used but still significantly faster than q6600. Passmark software may earn compensation for sales from links on this site through affiliate programs.
By cutting out a lot of technical and manual searching, this handy freeware generates a list of information. Use our cpu identification tool to check features of your processor. Importantly, it can monitor the core frequency and memory frequency, cpu temperature, cpu load, and the fan speed. Ive found a qx9650 at a reasonable price and am considering selling my q6600 to make some of the money b. Downloads for intel core2 quad processor q6600 8m cache, 2. Cpu fan speed 1480 using rosewill z rcxz775lx cooler. Fortunately, the motherboard supports numerous quad core cpus in socket 775, and this q6600 came to the rescue for an upgrade.
Cpu z relies on the operating system to report the battery capacity, and sometimes the system is wrong about it. You didnt say which stepping b3 or g0 of the q6600. The table below shows aggregate multithreaded performance of the cpu compared to other socket 775 cpus with the same type of architecture. Intel core2 quad prozessor q6600 8 mb cache, 2,40 ghz.
Modern cpus are a bit faster single core but multi core it seems to hold up fine with mid range chips. The cpuzs detection engine is now available for customized use through the. Is it due to the different os q9300 is running win7 hp 64bit sp1, q6600 is running xp 32bit, or is something else going on. Processor name and number, codename, process, package, cache levels. Cpuz uses a configuration file, i, that allows to set several parameters for the program. At the moment ive got a stock hp build with a gts 250 graphics card, 5 gigs of ddr2 800mhz ram, and some extra hard drives. Installation manuals, videos, tool, software, and guides for intel desktop processors and intel server processors. Windows 10 rejected intel q6600 as insufficient cpu did anyone else have issues installing windows 10 on a machine running the core 2 quad q6600 2.
The core 2 solo branch covered singlecore cpus for notebook computers, core 2 duo dualcore cpus for both desktop and notebook computers, core 2 quad quadcore cpus for both desktop and. It will tell you that the memory frequency is 266 mhz for a 1. Hello gentlemen, i fancy an upgrade to my q6600, ive just build a 920 oc to 4ghz for my friend and its got me eager again. Hit f10 to save and exit, but when booted up and checked in cpu z its not actually saved it and still at x9 rebooted and back into bios, went into jumperfree configuiration screen and set the options to ai overclock and set it to 10% and. I have no real complaints, i can run diablo fine and browse the web pretty fast. Real time measurement of each cores internal frequency, memory frequency. Cpu z will tell you exactly what youre running, but you can also look at the cpu itself or the box it.
Cpuz benchmark for intel core 2 quad q6600 1t cpu z validator. Jan 17, 2017 released about 10 years ago, we thought it would be interesting to see how the q6600 holds up in 2017 while playing todays games on modern gpus. I guess the q6600 stock has an fsb speed of 1066, so 1066 is the max ddr2 ram i could get. Released about 10 years ago, we thought it would be interesting to see how the q6600 holds up in 2017 while playing todays games on modern gpus. On cpuz under stepping it says b but under revision it says g0. Cpuboss is not aware of any important advantages of the q9500 vs the q6600. Cpu z will tell you exactly what youre running, but you can also look at the cpu itself or the box it came in if youve got a. May 11, 2011 in cpu z, on my q9300, it lists vtx under supported instructions. Thermal monitor and software controlled clock facilities. In this tutorial, i will walk you through the over clocking process on a asus p5ke motherboard. Sep 01, 2008 if you like new flight simulator 2014. Windows 10 called out the cpu specifically but i am seeing others who have successfully updated machines with the same cpu. That just aint happening, unless you want to stream at 360p. Cpu z is an efficient cpu, memory clocks and motherboard reporting tool whereas gpu z does the same deal for the gpu.
Intel core 2 quad family contains 22 skus, that have 4 cores, and operate at frequencies up to 3. The intel core 2 quad q6600 95w was a desktop processor with 4 cores, launched in july 2007. Overclocking intel q6600 with a stock cooler windows 7. I have done a bit of research but most of the info i can find about software overclocking is dated, so i figured i would ask you guys for your opinion. Intel q9550 core 2 quad basic overclocking guide published in association with disclaimer please read this bit, it is very important. So i ran the motherboard overclocking app oc tuner and tried all overclocking options, if i overclock fsb from 267 to 310 2. First, you are going to need several programs to record temperatures, monitor your processes, and stress test. Detailed characteristics of processors internals, including x86 instruction set extensions and individual instructions, high and lowlevel technologies, are listed below.
The core 2 solo branch covered singlecore cpus for notebook computers, core 2 duo dualcore cpus for both desktop and notebook computers, core 2 quad quadcore cpus for both desktop and notebook computers, and core 2. For the b3, with the most efficient aircooling and a case or even ducting that moves fresh air over the hot components and out the rear quickly, you should expect a 33% overclock to maybe 3. This list was acquired from an actual intel core 2 quad q6600 processor with the help of the x86 cpuid instruction. Cpuz benchmark for intel core 2 quad q6600 1t cpuz. Cpu z is a freeware that gathers information on some of the main devices of your system. A thread, or thread of execution, is a software term for the basic ordered sequence of instructions that can be passed through. Today well see how to overclock any cpu without using any software i have an older intel core 2 duo e7500 2. Overclocking intel q6600 with a stock cooler windows 7 help. In cpu z, on my q9300, it lists vtx under supported instructions. At 1080p, your cpu is locked at 100% or close to it in cpu intensive games such as battlefield v or ac. Windows 10 rejected intel q6600 as insufficient cpu. As with any over clock, your mileage may vary, no over clock is guaranteed and you may get more from your system or less, its all about getting into the heart of. Memory type, size, timings, and module specifications spd. This is not confirmed by numerous cpuz screenshots, cpuid.
Detailed characteristics of processor s internals, including x86 instruction set extensions and individual instructions, high and lowlevel technologies, are listed below. I would like to properly overclock my intel core 2 quad q6600 which is. Apr 27, 2010 overclocking q6600 with pk5c mobo help i have trouble with the vcore voltage. We compare the specs of the intel q6600 to see how it stacks up against its competitors including the intel core2 duo e8400, intel core i3 3220 and intel core2 quad q8400. The software displays live clock rates, voltages, speeds etc. Overclocking which is the most oc stable setting for q6600. The performance value for many microprocessors was determined from more than 10 different realworld and synthetic tests. I am a student so i cant afford to go down the i7 route, just yet. Read more intel cpu voltage settings modification advisory, disclosed december 10, 2019. Cpu z keeps showing im running at 2000mhz because my multiplier is x6 and freq is. I would also recommend downloading cpuz hwmonitor hwinfo64.
The easiest way to do this is to use software that tracks the stability of your cpu unless you already have a monitoring system built into your computers software. Dec 12, 2007 q6600 g0 stepping overclock guide december 12, 2007 disclaimer. Feb, 2009 i plan on buying the very best cooler for my q6600 go. All cpu voltage vcore settings in the bios will show up much lower on cpu z. Cpuz benchmark for intel core 2 quad q6600 12t cpuz. In addition to the slacr sspec, this processor was also manufactured with a few production and preproduction sspec numbers. The topoftheline kentsfields were core 2 extreme models numbered qx6xx0, while the mainstream ones branded core 2 quad were numbered q6xx0. If you plan to encode video or compile software then this is one of the fastest reasonably priced processors available. Core 2 quad q6600 95w has 8mb of l2 cache and operates at 2. About core 2 quad family intel core 2 quad family contains 22 skus, that have 4 cores, and operate at frequencies up to 3. To successfully overclock your cpu, you need to find out if its stable at both its idle and max load. Jun 25, 2017 today well see how to overclock any cpu without using any software i have an older intel core 2 duo e7500 2. It is part of the core 2 quad lineup, using the kentsfield architecture with socket 775.
I believe they stopped making purely 32bit processors after the athlon 64 came out, which was around 5 years ago i think. It can gather information on memory size, timing, and type, and module specification. Im trying to overclock my current system but im unable to find the multiplier on the bios of my p5q pro turbo. Based on 141,503 user benchmarks for the intel core i74770 and the core2 quad q6600, we rank them both on effective speed and value for money against the best 1,214 cpus. It is a very comprehensive app that helps in overclocking your cpu and gpu.
Just because you can still run a few games, that doesnt mean the cpu is not obsolete. Cpuz yields an impressive data sheet of a computer systems functions and operations. My desktop pc with a dual core cpu type core 2 duo e8400 from 4 years ago just fell short of the spec for windows small business server 2011 standard as the server software demands a quad core cpu as a minimum. By cutting out a lot of technical and manual searching, this. The numbers in each of these columns correspond to one of motherboards mb, memory configurations ram or graphics adapters vid, listed below. Kentsfield is the code name of the first intel desktop quad core cpu branded core 2 and xeon for lowerend servers and workstations, released on november 2, 2006. Cpuz is a freeware that gathers information on some of the main devices of your system. Hey guys, so im looking to upgrade my motherboard and case, just so i have some breathing room. When i set it to auto the system runs fine but the under cpu z and speed fan it shows a vcore of 1. Intel core 2 quad q6600 and q9400 processors were tested using different system components, that are identified by mb, ram and vid columns in the tables below.
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