Intel Core i7-860S vs MediaTek Helio P23

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

Intel Core i7-860S or Intel Core i7-860S – 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 i7-860S features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2010 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-860S, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1156 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment --
Intel Core i7-860S Name MediaTek Helio P23
Intel Core i7 Family
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Intel Core i7 800 Group
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-860S has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-860S is 2.53 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.46 GHz.
8 Threads --
normal Core architecture --
4 CPU Cores --
2.53 GHz Frequency None
3.46 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
No Overclocking No
4x Cores None
Yes Hyperthreading No
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-860S does not have integrated graphics.
The MediaTek Helio P23 does not have integrated graphics.
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0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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-- GPU frequency --
GPU name
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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.
-- AVC --
-- h264 --
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-- VP9 --
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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 AES-NI No
21.0 GB/s Bandwidth --
16.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels --
DDR3-1066 Memory type
No ECC No
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 82 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.
82 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) None
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Technical details

The Intel Core i7-860S is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
362 $ Release price --
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions
1.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems
Monolithic Chip design --
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA)
LGA 1156 Socket
Lynnfield Architecture --
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization
Q1/2010 Release date --
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Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
8.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
45 nm Technology --