Intel Core i5-680 vs MediaTek MT8161
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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. |
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| Intel Core i5-680 | Name | MediaTek MT8161 |
| Desktop / Server | Segment | -- |
| Intel Core i5 | Family | |
| Intel Core i5 600 | Group | |
| 1 | Generation | -- |
CPU Cores and Base Frequency |
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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. |
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| No | Overclocking | No |
| 2 | CPU Cores | -- |
| 2x | Cores | None |
| Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
| 4 | Threads | -- |
| normal | Core architecture | -- |
| 3.86 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 core) | None |
| 3.6 GHz | Frequency | None |
Internal Graphics |
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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. |
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| 12 | Execution units | -- |
| 10.1 | Direct X | -- |
| 0.5 GHz | GPU frequency | -- |
| 2.0 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 0 bytes |
| 0.73 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
| Q1/2010 | Release date | -- |
| 5 | Generation | -- |
| 32 nm | Technology | -- |
| Intel HD Graphics (Westmere) | GPU name | |
| 24 | Shaders | -- |
| -- | Max. displays | -- |
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning |
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| -- | AI hardware | -- |
| -- | AI specifications | -- |
Hardware codec support |
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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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| No | h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | -- |
| No | AV1 | -- |
| Decode | h264 | -- |
| No | VP8 | -- |
| Decode | AVC | -- |
| No | JPEG | -- |
| No | VC-1 | -- |
| No | h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | -- |
| No | VP9 | -- |
Memory & PCIe |
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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.
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| Yes | AES-NI | No |
| 2 | Memory channels | -- |
| 16.0 GB | Max. Memory | 0 bytes |
| 21.0 GB/s | Bandwidth | -- |
| pci | PCIe | pci |
| No | ECC | No |
| DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333 | Memory type | |
Thermal Management |
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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. |
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| -- | Tjunction max | -- |
| 73 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | None |
Technical details |
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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. |
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| Clarkdale | Architecture | -- |
| SSE4.1, SSE4.2 | ISA extensions | |
| Q2/2010 | Release date | -- |
| VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | |
| 32 nm | Technology | -- |
| LGA 1156 | Socket | |
| x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | |
| 4.0 MB | L3-Cache | 0 bytes |
| 512.0 KB | L2-Cache | 0 bytes |
| -- | Part Number | -- |
| Monolithic | Chip design | -- |
| Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | |
| Technical data sheet | Documents | Technical data sheet |
| 305 $ | Release price | -- |
Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark
Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)
Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)
