dual x5260 vs single q6600

[Tim_130]

hello all,

I want to upgrade my processor to dual x5260 and am wondering how it compares to a q6600.
So, what is better: dual x5260 or a single q6600?
I am planning for using it for a little GTA V and basic web browsing with youtube.
I hope someone can answer my question.


thanks in advance

 

[bambiboom]

hello all,

I want to upgrade my processor to dual x5260 and am wondering how it compares to a q6600.
So, what is better: dual x5260 or a single q6600?
I am planning for using it for a little GTA V and basic web browsing with youtube.
I hope someone can answer my question.


thanks in advance

Tim_130,

The Xeon x5260 2-core @ 3.33GHz is faster than a Q6600 4-core @ 2.4GHz but of course, half the numbers of cores and you need a dual CPU motherboard for a dual configuration. Typically that will be a workstation.

The highest Passmark CPU rating for a pair of X5260's is 5158 in a Dell Precision T7400. The highest score for a single one is 3458 on an ASUS P5Q motherboard. The average for a single z5260 is 2497. Single threaded is 1419. For comparison, the top mark (7,914 tested) for a Q6600 is 5674 but that is overclocked to 4GHz on a Gigabyte EP45. The average is 2987 and single threaded is only 924. The single threaded performnace of the z5260 is higher because of the 3.33GHz which is why they used those in CAD workstations.

If you have a dual CPU system, the 1419 singl;e-thread mark from a pair of x5260's may be worth it, but usually, I'd recommend a single CPU system. You might consider a Q6700 2.66GHz which averages 3319 and a single-threaded of 1031. A couple of days ago I bought a Q6700 for the Dell Dimension E520 I use to run the television machine for $19.

However, if you're gaming, a good single-thread performance is essential. I'd suggest instead think about a budget based ioon selling your curent system and adding $300- say $400 total and moving a couple of generations newer:

Dell OptiPlex 790 (320GB, Intel Core i5-2500, 3.3GHz, 4GB, DVD > Sold for $120 (1.19.17)

That has an i5-2500 4-core @ 3.3 / 3.7GHz: averages 6248 and single-threaded is 1871.

Have 8GB of RAM and add a an inexpensive 120-128GB SSD and a used GTX 750 Ti. that would probably be under $400 and would actually run a good variety fg games at moderate to quite good settings. I don't think you'd get very far on modern games unless you can O/C the Q6600 to the breaking point and even then,...

Cheers,

BambiBoom

 

[TJ Hooker]

Both of those CPUs are ~10 years old. I would not recommend either of those options if you're wanting to play modern games i.e. GTA V. Even something like a Pentium G4560 would be better.

 

[Tim_130]

thank you all,
I am going for the dual x5260.
I don't need the best settings for gta v, if it runs at around 30fps on normal i am happy.
and you just introduced me to passmark.
it is an nice site, didn't know it yet.
btw: i have 14gb of ram and a ati 6770 video card

 

[TJ Hooker]

I honestly don't know if you'll be able maintain a stable 30 fps with that build, but good luck.

 

[Tim_130]

ow, well i think it will but i will post back when I received them and tryed it out. 😉