MediaTek MT6592 vs Intel Core2 Extreme X6800

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

MediaTek MT6592 or MediaTek MT6592 – 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 Core2 Extreme X6800 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 Extreme series.
To use the Intel Core2 Extreme X6800, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 775 socket.
MediaTek MT6592 Name Intel Core2 Extreme X6800
-- Generation 1
Group Intel Core 2 Extreme X6000
-- Segment Desktop / Server
Family Intel Core2 Extreme
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core2 Extreme X6800 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core2 Extreme X6800 is 2.93 GHz
-- CPU Cores 2
None None 2x
None None 2.93 GHz
No Hyperthreading No
-- Core architecture normal
No Overclocking Yes
-- Threads 2
 
 

Internal Graphics

The MediaTek MT6592 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core2 Extreme X6800 does not have integrated graphics.
-- Max. displays --
-- GPU frequency --
-- Generation --
-- Technology --
-- Release date --
-- Execution units --
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
GPU name
-- Direct X --
-- Shaders --
-- 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.
-- VP8 --
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
-- VC-1 --
-- JPEG --
-- AV1 --
-- h264 --
-- AVC --
-- VP9 --
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
 
 

Memory & PCIe

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

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 75 W watts.
-- Tjunction max --
None TDP (PL1 / PBP) 75 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 Core2 Extreme X6800 is manufactured using a 65 nm process.
ISA extensions SSE3, MMX, SSE2
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
-- Part Number --
-- Architecture Conroe (Core)
-- Release date Q3/2006
Virtualization VT-x
-- Release price --
-- Chip design Monolithic
0 bytes L2-Cache 4.0 MB
-- Technology 65 nm
Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
0 bytes L3-Cache 0 bytes
Socket LGA 775
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux