Intel Core i5-680 vs MediaTek MT8161

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

Intel Core i5-680 or Intel Core i5-680 – 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 i5-680 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2010 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-680, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1156 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment --
Intel Core i5 600 Group
Intel Core i5 Family
1 Generation --
Intel Core i5-680 Name MediaTek MT8161
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-680 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-680 is 3.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.86 GHz.
No Overclocking No
3.6 GHz Frequency None
2 CPU Cores --
2x Cores None
normal Core architecture --
Yes Hyperthreading No
4 Threads --
3.86 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-680 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-680 uses the Intel HD Graphics (Westmere), which has 24 texture shaders
and 12 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The MediaTek MT8161 does not have integrated graphics.
10.1 Direct X --
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
12 Execution units --
5 Generation --
0.73 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
Q1/2010 Release date --
Intel HD Graphics (Westmere) GPU name
24 Shaders --
-- Max. displays --
32 nm Technology --
0.5 GHz 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.
Decode h264 --
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
Decode AVC --
No VC-1 --
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
No VP9 --
No AV1 --
No JPEG --
No VP8 --
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 16.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 21.0 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
No ECC No
16.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
2 Memory channels --
Yes AES-NI No
DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333 Memory type
pci PCIe pci
21.0 GB/s Bandwidth --
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 73 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 --
73 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) None
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-680 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
-- Part Number --
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA)
512.0 KB L2-Cache 0 bytes
Monolithic Chip design --
305 $ Release price --
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization
4.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
Q2/2010 Release date --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
LGA 1156 Socket
Clarkdale Architecture --
32 nm Technology --
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions