Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 vs AMD A8-7600
For gaming, the Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 is 27% ahead on our index. The rows below show where the other one still wins.
Gaming index 14 11
Cores 4 4
Threads 4 4
Top speed 2.4 GHz 3.8 GHz
Rated power 105 W 65 W
Games at recommended 83 78
Released20072014
Feeds cards up to (1440p) no close match no close match
Processor-heavy games only the Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 meets
Quick answers
Is the Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 better than the AMD A8-7600 for gaming?
Yes — on our gaming index the Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 scores 14 and the AMD A8-7600 11.
What is the fastest graphics card each one can keep up with?
At 1440p, by our bottleneck model: no close match for the Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600, and no close match for the AMD A8-7600.