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 --
1 Generation --
Intel Core i5 Family
Intel Core i5 600 Group
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.
4 Threads --
normal Core architecture --
3.86 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
Yes Hyperthreading No
2 CPU Cores --
2x Cores None
No Overclocking No
3.6 GHz Frequency 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.
5 Generation --
24 Shaders --
-- Max. displays --
0.5 GHz GPU frequency --
0.73 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
12 Execution units --
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
10.1 Direct X --
32 nm Technology --
Intel HD Graphics (Westmere) GPU name
Q1/2010 Release date --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

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 AVC --
No AV1 --
No VP8 --
No JPEG --
Decode h264 --
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
No VP9 --
No VC-1 --
 
 

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.
16.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
2 Memory channels --
pci PCIe pci
DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333 Memory type
Yes AES-NI No
No ECC No
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 --
LGA 1156 Socket
305 $ Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
512.0 KB L2-Cache 0 bytes
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA)
Monolithic Chip design --
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization
Clarkdale Architecture --
4.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
32 nm Technology --
Q2/2010 Release date --