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 --
1 Generation --
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6000 Group
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
4 Threads --
No Hyperthreading No
4 CPU Cores --
No Overclocking No
2.13 GHz Frequency None
4x Cores None
normal Core architecture --
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core 2 Quad Q6400 does not have integrated graphics.
The MediaTek MT6589T does not have integrated graphics.
-- GPU (Turbo) --
-- Max. displays --
GPU name
-- Release date --
-- Execution units --
-- GPU frequency --
-- Direct X --
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Generation --
-- Technology --
-- Shaders --
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

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

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

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