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.
2 Generation --
Intel Core2 Quad Family
Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400s Name MediaTek MT8121
Intel Core 2 Quad Q8000/Q9000 Group
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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
4 CPU Cores --
2.66 GHz Frequency None
4x Cores None
4 Threads --
No Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture --
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400s does not have integrated graphics.
The MediaTek MT8121 does not have integrated graphics.
-- Generation --
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Technology --
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-- GPU (Turbo) --
-- GPU frequency --
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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-- JPEG --
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Memory & PCIe

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

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

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