MediaTek Dimensity 720 vs Intel Core2 Duo E6600

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MediaTek Dimensity 720 or MediaTek Dimensity 720 – 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 MediaTek Dimensity 720 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2020 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Mediatek Dimensity series.
The Intel Core2 Duo E6600 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2006 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Core2 Duo series.
To use the Intel Core2 Duo E6600, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 775 socket.
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
MediaTek Dimensity 720 Name Intel Core2 Duo E6600
Mediatek Dimensity Family Intel Core2 Duo
1 Generation 1
MediaTek Dimensity 700/720/800 Group Intel Core 2 Duo E4000/E6000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The MediaTek Dimensity 720 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 2.0 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
Processors with hybrid (big.LITTLE) architecture strike a balance between performance and power efficiency, making them ideal for mobile devices.
The Intel Core2 Duo E6600 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core2 Duo E6600 is 2.4 GHz
2.0 GHz B-Core Frequency None
2.0 GHz A-Core Frequency None
6x Cortex-A55 Cores B None
2x Cortex-A76 Cores A None
No Overclocking Yes
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture normal
None None 2.4 GHz
8 Threads 2
No Hyperthreading No
8 CPU Cores 2
None None 2x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The MediaTek Dimensity 720 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the MediaTek Dimensity 720 uses the ARM Mali-G57 MP3, which has 48 texture shaders
and 3 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core2 Duo E6600 does not have integrated graphics.
0.85 GHz GPU frequency --
Q2/2020 Release date --
12 Direct X --
ARM Mali-G57 MP3 GPU name
7 nm Technology --
-- Max. displays --
48 Shaders --
4.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
3 Execution units --
Vallhall 1 Generation --
-- GPU (Turbo) --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

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.
Decode / Encode AVC --
Decode / Encode VC-1 --
Decode / Encode VP9 --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
Decode / Encode h264 --
Decode / Encode VP8 --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
Decode / Encode JPEG --
Decode AV1 --
 
 

Memory & PCIe

2 Memory channels 2
12.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
No AES-NI No
No ECC No
-- Bandwidth --
LPDDR4X-2133 Memory type DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066
 
 

Thermal Management

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.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 W watts.
-- Tjunction max --
None TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
 
 

Technical details

The MediaTek Dimensity 720 is manufactured using a 7 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.
The Intel Core2 Duo E6600 is manufactured using a 65 nm process.
Q3/2020 Release date Q3/2006
MT6853V/NZA Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 4.0 MB
None Virtualization VT-x
ISA extensions SSE3, MMX, SSE, SSE2
Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
Cortex-A76 / Cortex-A55 Architecture Conroe (Core)
7 nm Technology 65 nm
Socket LGA 775
Android Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
-- Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
ARMv8-A64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
0 bytes L3-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

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