difference between e6600 and e6320

siddanth3 · 05-21-2007, 07:44 PM

hey guys. i am just curious about the difference between e6600 and e6320. initially with factory settings, the ghz may be different, but what if both are overclocked to the same speed, for instance 3ghz. which one would perform better and what would be the difference. would there be a difference at all?
coz they both have 4m cache now, and i cant tell the difference.

so if u experts could clarify this situation, that would be awesome.

thanks

b1gapl · 05-21-2007, 07:48 PM

There wouldn't really be a difference, if both were clocked to 3.0GHz. Actually since the multiplier on the e6320 is at 7(428x7=3000MHz), the FSB would be at 428MHz. With the e6600's multiplier at 9(333x9=3000MHz, the FSB would run at 333MHz. So the e6320, would be better, because the FSB is higher.

siddanth3 · 05-21-2007, 07:51 PM

so ur sayin, if they are overclocked to the same speed, there wouldnt be any difference in performance??
oh i think i understand, but could u explain it in a simpler way. i am still a newb.

peterhuang913 · 05-21-2007, 07:56 PM

the names are different!!

j12 · 05-21-2007, 07:56 PM

They are the same if you overclocked them. Technically the E6320 would be faster. Since you are a noob, in short the answer to your question is.
THEY WOULD BE EXACTLY THE SAME

b1gapl · 05-21-2007, 07:57 PM

OK, to get the e6320 to 3.0GHz, you would have to set the FSB to 428MHz. Since it's multiplier is 7, you multiply the FSB and the multiplier to get the speed of the e6320. Like this:

428MHz x 7 = 3.0GHz

With the e6600, you would have to set the FSB to 333MHz, in order to have the e6600 run at 3.0GHz. And it's multiplier is 9, so:

333MHz x 9 = 3.0GHz

Technically as j12 said, the e6320 is faster, due to the higher FSB speed. But theres no big difference between the two processors, at that speed.

siddanth3 · 05-21-2007, 08:13 PM

oh, now i see ur point. thanks a lot. one more question. i was thinking of building a system in august after the price drop of the quad cores. so how much difference is there between the cheapest quad core and the e6600. is there a lot of difference?. coz if in july the quads are cheaper, then the c2d would be a lot cheaper wouldnt it?
what would make sence, building a cheapest quad core rig or a cheapest c2d build?
thanks

vernong1992 · 05-21-2007, 08:17 PM

well depends on ur point of view... from an entusiast's point of view the e6320 is better(high FSB and low multiplier) but from a regular person is the same thing

mrfluffles · 05-21-2007, 08:37 PM

The E6320 wouldn't necessarily be faster since with a higher FSB, you might have to use the next northbridge strap (depending on your mobo), reducing performance.

But.. you shouldn't worry about that

. If you're only going to 3ghz, the E6320 is the best choice. If you want a more then moderate overclock (maybe 3.4+), an E6600 might be better

siddanth3 · 05-21-2007, 08:42 PM

well, i am not limiting my self to only 3ghz. i want the highest possible overclock which is stable for my system.. it may be higher then a 3ghz or even may be lower. i dont kno yet. i was just wondering which would overclock to the highest?

05-21-2007, 07:44 PM	#1 (permalink)
siddanth3 Super Techie Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: manchester, NH Posts: 381	difference between e6600 and e6320 hey guys. i am just curious about the difference between e6600 and e6320. initially with factory settings, the ghz may be different, but what if both are overclocked to the same speed, for instance 3ghz. which one would perform better and what would be the difference. would there be a difference at all? coz they both have 4m cache now, and i cant tell the difference. so if u experts could clarify this situation, that would be awesome. thanks

05-21-2007, 07:48 PM	#2 (permalink)
b1gapl Commander SMod Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New York City Posts: 11,804	Re: difference between e6600 and e6320 There wouldn't really be a difference, if both were clocked to 3.0GHz. Actually since the multiplier on the e6320 is at 7(428x7=3000MHz), the FSB would be at 428MHz. With the e6600's multiplier at 9(333x9=3000MHz, the FSB would run at 333MHz. So the e6320, would be better, because the FSB is higher. __________________ Recommended PC Components Guide Potentially the longest thread in history!! Tech-Forums Official 3DMark06/05/03 Top List Last edited by b1gapl; 05-21-2007 at 07:51 PM.

05-21-2007, 07:51 PM	#3 (permalink)
siddanth3 Super Techie Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: manchester, NH Posts: 381	Re: difference between e6600 and e6320 so ur sayin, if they are overclocked to the same speed, there wouldnt be any difference in performance?? oh i think i understand, but could u explain it in a simpler way. i am still a newb.

05-21-2007, 07:56 PM	#5 (permalink)
j12 Monster Techie Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 1,091	Re: difference between e6600 and e6320 They are the same if you overclocked them. Technically the E6320 would be faster. Since you are a noob, in short the answer to your question is. THEY WOULD BE EXACTLY THE SAME __________________ Smith & Wesson - the original point and click interface.

05-21-2007, 07:57 PM	#6 (permalink)
b1gapl Commander SMod Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New York City Posts: 11,804	Re: difference between e6600 and e6320 OK, to get the e6320 to 3.0GHz, you would have to set the FSB to 428MHz. Since it's multiplier is 7, you multiply the FSB and the multiplier to get the speed of the e6320. Like this: 428MHz x 7 = 3.0GHz With the e6600, you would have to set the FSB to 333MHz, in order to have the e6600 run at 3.0GHz. And it's multiplier is 9, so: 333MHz x 9 = 3.0GHz Technically as j12 said, the e6320 is faster, due to the higher FSB speed. But theres no big difference between the two processors, at that speed. __________________ Recommended PC Components Guide Potentially the longest thread in history!! Tech-Forums Official 3DMark06/05/03 Top List

05-21-2007, 08:13 PM	#7 (permalink)
siddanth3 Super Techie Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: manchester, NH Posts: 381	Re: difference between e6600 and e6320 oh, now i see ur point. thanks a lot. one more question. i was thinking of building a system in august after the price drop of the quad cores. so how much difference is there between the cheapest quad core and the e6600. is there a lot of difference?. coz if in july the quads are cheaper, then the c2d would be a lot cheaper wouldnt it? what would make sence, building a cheapest quad core rig or a cheapest c2d build? thanks

05-21-2007, 08:17 PM	#8 (permalink)
vernong1992 Mod and Post Count Hacker Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 15,724	Re: difference between e6600 and e6320 well depends on ur point of view... from an entusiast's point of view the e6320 is better(high FSB and low multiplier) but from a regular person is the same thing

05-21-2007, 08:37 PM	#9 (permalink)
mrfluffles Super Techie Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 273	Re: difference between e6600 and e6320 The E6320 wouldn't necessarily be faster since with a higher FSB, you might have to use the next northbridge strap (depending on your mobo), reducing performance. But.. you shouldn't worry about that . If you're only going to 3ghz, the E6320 is the best choice. If you want a more then moderate overclock (maybe 3.4+), an E6600 might be better

05-21-2007, 08:42 PM	#10 (permalink)
siddanth3 Super Techie Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: manchester, NH Posts: 381	Re: difference between e6600 and e6320 well, i am not limiting my self to only 3ghz. i want the highest possible overclock which is stable for my system.. it may be higher then a 3ghz or even may be lower. i dont kno yet. i was just wondering which would overclock to the highest?

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