MediaTek Helio G70 vs Intel Core i7-975

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

MediaTek Helio G70 or MediaTek Helio G70 – 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 i7-975 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2008 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition series.
To use the Intel Core i7-975, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1366 socket.
Group Intel Core i7 900
-- Generation 1
-- Segment Desktop / Server
MediaTek Helio G70 Name Intel Core i7-975
Family Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-975 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-975 is 3.33 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.6 GHz.
No Hyperthreading Yes
None None 4x
No Overclocking Yes
-- Threads 8
None None 3.6 GHz
-- CPU Cores 4
-- Core architecture normal
None None 3.33 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The MediaTek Helio G70 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i7-975 does not have integrated graphics.
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0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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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.
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Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 24.0 GB distributed across 3 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
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No AES-NI No
Memory type DDR3-1066
No ECC No
0 bytes Max. Memory 24.0 GB
-- Memory channels 3
-- Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

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.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 130 W watts.
None TDP (PL1 / PBP) 130 W
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Technical details

A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i7-975 is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
-- Release date Q4/2008
Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
-- Technology 45 nm
-- Chip design Monolithic
-- Release price 1059 $
-- Architecture Bloomfield
0 bytes L3-Cache 8.0 MB
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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Socket LGA 1366
0 bytes L2-Cache 1.0 MB