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.
Intel Core i7-860S Name MediaTek Helio P23
Desktop / Server Segment --
1 Generation --
Intel Core i7 800 Group
Intel Core i7 Family
 
 

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 --
Yes Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking No
3.46 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
normal Core architecture --
4x Cores None
4 CPU Cores --
2.53 GHz Frequency None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-860S does not have integrated graphics.
The MediaTek Helio P23 does not have integrated graphics.
-- Technology --
GPU name
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Generation --
-- Shaders --
-- GPU (Turbo) --
-- Max. displays --
-- Release date --
-- Execution units --
-- Direct X --
-- 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.
-- JPEG --
-- VC-1 --
-- h264 --
-- AVC --
-- VP8 --
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
-- AV1 --
-- VP9 --
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
 
 

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
21.0 GB/s Bandwidth --
pci PCIe pci
No ECC No
No AES-NI No
2 Memory channels --
DDR3-1066 Memory type
 
 

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

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.
Lynnfield Architecture --
362 $ Release price --
Monolithic Chip design --
8.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
-- Part Number --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems
1.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
Q1/2010 Release date --
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA)
45 nm Technology --
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions
LGA 1156 Socket