Intel Core 2 Quad Q6400 vs MediaTek MT6589T

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

Intel Core 2 Quad Q6400 or Intel Core 2 Quad Q6400 – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core 2 Quad Q6400 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2007 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Core2 Quad series.
To use the Intel Core 2 Quad Q6400, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 775 socket.
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6000 Group
Desktop / Server Segment --
Intel Core2 Quad Family
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6400 Name MediaTek MT6589T
1 Generation --
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core 2 Quad Q6400 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core 2 Quad Q6400 is 2.13 GHz
No Overclocking No
4 Threads --
No Hyperthreading No
4x Cores None
4 CPU Cores --
2.13 GHz Frequency None
normal Core architecture --
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core 2 Quad Q6400 does not have integrated graphics.
The MediaTek MT6589T does not have integrated graphics.
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0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
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Memory & PCIe

-- Bandwidth --
pci PCIe pci
No AES-NI No
No ECC No
DDR3-1066, DDR2-800 Memory type
16.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
2 Memory channels --
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 105 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
-- Tjunction max --
105 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) None
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core 2 Quad Q6400 is manufactured using a 65 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
Monolithic Chip design --
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SSE3, MMX, SSE2 ISA extensions
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
65 nm Technology --
Kentsfield (Core) Architecture --
VT-x Virtualization
LGA 775 Socket
-- Release price --
0 bytes L3-Cache 0 bytes
Q1/2007 Release date --
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems
8.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA)