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Intel Core2 Quad Q6600 @ 2.40GHz vs Intel Core2 Quad Q9500 @ 2.83GHz vs Intel Core2 Extreme Q6850 @ 3.00GHz

The values for the CPUs below are determined from thousands of PerformanceTest benchmark results and are updated daily.

  • The first section will show basic information for each CPU selected.
  • The additional graphs shows the CPU Mark and Single Thread values of each CPU selected.
  • An accompany graph, if price data is available, will shows the value for money, in terms of the CPU Mark/Thread Rating per dollar.
  • The last section will show approximate yearly running costs for the CPUs.

×Intel Core2 Quad Q6600 @ 2.40GHz×Intel Core2 Quad Q9500 @ 2.83GHz×Intel Core2 Extreme Q6850 @ 3.00GHz+ ADD
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Socket TypeLGA775LGA775LGA775
CPU ClassDesktopDesktopDesktop
Clockspeed2.4 GHz2.8 GHz3.0 GHz
Turbo SpeedNot SupportedNot SupportedNot Supported
# of Physical Cores4 (Threads: 4)4 (Threads: 4)4 (Threads: 4)
CacheL1: 256KB, L2: 8.0MB, L3: 0MBL1: 256KB, L2: 6.0MB, L3: 0MBL1: 256KB, L2: 8.0MB, L3: 0MB
TDP105W95W130W
Yearly Running Cost$19.16$17.34$23.73
Other
First Seen on ChartQ4 2008Q2 2010Q4 2008
# of Samples7441303207
CPU Value47.745.31.5
Single Thread Rating(% diff. to max in group)951(-22.7%)1214(-1.4%)1231(0.0%)
CPU Mark(% diff. to max in group)1810(-21.4%)2221(-3.6%)2304(0.0%)
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CPU Mark Rating
As of 27th of April 2024 - Higher results represent better performance
Intel Core2 Quad Q6600 @ 2.40GHz
1,810
Intel Core2 Quad Q9500 @ 2.83GHz
2,221
Intel Core2 Extreme Q6850 @ 3.00GHz
2,304
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CPU Value (CPU Mark / $Price)
As of 27th of April 2024 - Higher results represent better value
Intel Core2 Quad Q6600 @ 2.40GHz
47.7
Intel Core2 Quad Q9500 @ 2.83GHz
45.3
Intel Core2 Extreme Q6850 @ 3.00GHz
1.5
PassMark Software © 2008-2024
CPU Single Thread Rating
As of 27th of April 2024 - Higher results represent better performance
Intel Core2 Quad Q6600 @ 2.40GHz
951
Intel Core2 Quad Q9500 @ 2.83GHz
1,214
Intel Core2 Extreme Q6850 @ 3.00GHz
1,231
PassMark Software © 2008-2024

Estimated Energy Usage Cost
Estimated Energy Adjustable Values
Average hours of use per dayAverage CPU Utilization (0-100%)1Power cost, $ per kWh2
1Average user usage is typically low and can vary from task to task. An estimate load 25% is nominal.
2Typical power costs vary around the world. Check your last power bill for details. Values of $0.15 to $0.45 per kWh are typical.
Intel Core2 Quad Q6600 @ 2.40GHzIntel Core2 Quad Q9500 @ 2.83GHzIntel Core2 Extreme Q6850 @ 3.00GHz
Max TDP105W95W130W
Power consumption per day (kWh)NANANA
Running cost per dayNANANA
Power consumption per year (kWh)NANANA
Running cost per yearNANANA
Shown CPU power usage is based on linear interpolation of Max TDP (i.e. max load). Actual CPU power profile may vary.