Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400s vs MediaTek MT8121

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400s or Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400s – 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 Q8400s features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2009 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core2 Quad series.
To use the Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400s, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 775 socket.
Intel Core 2 Quad Q8000/Q9000 Group
Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400s Name MediaTek MT8121
Intel Core2 Quad Family
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Desktop / Server Segment --
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400s has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400s is 2.66 GHz
No Overclocking No
4 CPU Cores --
normal Core architecture --
4 Threads --
2.66 GHz Frequency None
No Hyperthreading No
4x Cores None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400s does not have integrated graphics.
The MediaTek MT8121 does not have integrated graphics.
-- Generation --
-- GPU (Turbo) --
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-- Max. displays --
GPU name
-- Technology --
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-- GPU frequency --
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Direct X --
 
 

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.
-- VP9 --
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
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-- VP8 --
-- h264 --
-- JPEG --
 
 

Memory & PCIe

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

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 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.
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) None
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Technical details

The Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400s is manufactured using a 45 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.
4.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA)
LGA 775 Socket
Yorkfield (Penryn) Architecture --
VT-x, VT-d Virtualization
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-- Part Number --
0 bytes L3-Cache 0 bytes
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
45 nm Technology --
Q2/2009 Release date --
Monolithic Chip design --
SSE3, SSE4.1, MMX, SSE2 ISA extensions