Core 2 Quad Q6700 vs Pentium G3460
Core 2 Quad Q6700
Pentium G3460
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Core 2 Quad Q6700 is positioned at rank 1079 and the Pentium G3460 is on rank 913, so the Pentium G3460 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Quad Q6700
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G3460
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core 2 Quad Q6700 | Pentium G3460 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) | ✅ More affordable ($25) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Kentsfield (2007) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core 2 Quad Q6700 | Pentium G3460 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+102%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) | ✅ More affordable ($25) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core 2 Quad Q6700 and Pentium G3460
Core 2 Quad Q6700
The Core 2 Quad Q6700 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2008-01-01. It is based on the Kentsfield (2007) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.66 GHz, with boost up to 2.67 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 8 MB (total). Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,092 points. Launch price was $249.
Pentium G3460
The Pentium G3460 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 21 July 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 53 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,114 points. Launch price was $89.
Processing Power
The Core 2 Quad Q6700 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Pentium G3460 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Core 2 Quad Q6700 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.67 GHz on the Core 2 Quad Q6700 versus 3.5 GHz on the Pentium G3460 — a 26.9% clock advantage for the Pentium G3460 (base: 2.66 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Core 2 Quad Q6700 uses the Kentsfield (2007) architecture (65 nm), while the Pentium G3460 uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Core 2 Quad Q6700 scores 2,092 against the Pentium G3460's 2,114 — a 1% lead for the Pentium G3460. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Core 2 Quad Q6700 vs 3 MB (total) on the Pentium G3460.
| Feature | Core 2 Quad Q6700 | Pentium G3460 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.67 GHz | 3.5 GHz+31% |
| Base Clock | 2.66 GHz | 3.5 GHz+32% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 3 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 8 MB (total)+3100% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 65 nm | 22 nm-66% |
| Architecture | Kentsfield (2007) | Haswell (2013−2015) |
| PassMark | 2,092 | 2,114+1% |
Memory & Platform
The Core 2 Quad Q6700 uses the LGA775 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Pentium G3460 uses LGA1150 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core 2 Quad Q6700 | Pentium G3460 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA775 | LGA1150 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 3.0+173% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR2-800 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x (Core 2 Quad Q6700) / not specified (Pentium G3460).
| Feature | Core 2 Quad Q6700 | Pentium G3460 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x | — |
Value Analysis
The Core 2 Quad Q6700 launched at $530 MSRP, while the Pentium G3460 debuted at $149. At current prices ($50 vs $25), the Pentium G3460 is $25 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core 2 Quad Q6700 delivers 41.8 pts/$ vs 84.6 pts/$ for the Pentium G3460 — making the Pentium G3460 the 67.6% better value option.
| Feature | Core 2 Quad Q6700 | Pentium G3460 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $530 | $149-72% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | $25-50% |
| Performance per Dollar | 41.8 | 84.6+102% |
| Release Date | 2007 | 2014 |
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