MediaTek MT6589 vs Intel Core 2 Quad Q6400

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

MediaTek MT6589 or MediaTek MT6589 – 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.
Family Intel Core2 Quad
-- Generation 1
MediaTek MT6589 Name Intel Core 2 Quad Q6400
-- Segment Desktop / Server
Group Intel Core 2 Quad Q6000
 
 

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
-- Threads 4
No Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking No
-- CPU Cores 4
None None 4x
-- Core architecture normal
None None 2.13 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The MediaTek MT6589 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core 2 Quad Q6400 does not have integrated graphics.
-- Technology --
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-- GPU (Turbo) --
-- Shaders --
-- Max. displays --
-- Direct X --
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Release date --
GPU name
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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

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

Memory & PCIe

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

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 105 W watts.
-- Tjunction max --
None TDP (PL1 / PBP) 105 W
 
 

Technical details

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 Core 2 Quad Q6400 is manufactured using a 65 nm process.
-- Technology 65 nm
ISA extensions SSE3, MMX, SSE2
Virtualization VT-x
-- Architecture Kentsfield (Core)
Socket LGA 775
Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
0 bytes L3-Cache 0 bytes
-- Chip design Monolithic
0 bytes L2-Cache 8.0 MB
-- Part Number --
-- Release date Q1/2007
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
-- Release price --