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 Core2 Quad Family
Desktop / Server Segment --
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6000 Group
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q6400 Name MediaTek MT6589T
 
 

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

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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GPU name
 
 

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

pci PCIe pci
No AES-NI No
DDR3-1066, DDR2-800 Memory type
No ECC No
2 Memory channels --
16.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
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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.
-- Release price --
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA)
8.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
Q1/2007 Release date --
Kentsfield (Core) Architecture --
LGA 775 Socket
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
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VT-x Virtualization
Monolithic Chip design --
SSE3, MMX, SSE2 ISA extensions
65 nm Technology --
0 bytes L3-Cache 0 bytes