MediaTek MT8117 vs Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550s

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

MediaTek MT8117 or MediaTek MT8117 – 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 Q9550s features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2008 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core2 Quad series.
To use the Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550s, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 775 socket.
-- Generation 2
-- Segment Desktop / Server
Family Intel Core2 Quad
MediaTek MT8117 Name Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550s
Group Intel Core 2 Quad Q8000/Q9000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550s has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550s is 2.83 GHz
No Overclocking No
-- Threads 4
None None 4x
-- Core architecture normal
None None 2.83 GHz
-- CPU Cores 4
No Hyperthreading No
 
 

Internal Graphics

The MediaTek MT8117 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550s does not have integrated graphics.
-- Technology --
GPU name
-- Generation --
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Direct X --
-- Release date --
-- Execution units --
-- GPU (Turbo) --
-- Shaders --
-- Max. displays --
-- GPU frequency --
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

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

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

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 Q9550s is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
0 bytes L2-Cache 12.0 MB
Socket LGA 775
-- Part Number --
-- Release price --
-- Release date Q1/2008
Virtualization VT-x, VT-d
Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
0 bytes L3-Cache 0 bytes
-- Chip design Monolithic
-- Architecture Yorkfield (Penryn)
-- Technology 45 nm
ISA extensions SSE3, SSE4.1, MMX, SSE2