MediaTek Helio X20 vs Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200s

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

MediaTek Helio X20 or MediaTek Helio X20 – 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 2 Quad Q8200s features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2009 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core2 Quad series.
To use the Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200s, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 775 socket.
-- Segment Desktop / Server
-- Generation 2
Group Intel Core 2 Quad Q8000/Q9000
MediaTek Helio X20 Name Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200s
Family Intel Core2 Quad
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200s has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200s is 2.33 GHz
-- Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading No
None None 4x
-- Threads 4
None None 2.33 GHz
-- CPU Cores 4
No Overclocking No
 
 

Internal Graphics

The MediaTek Helio X20 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200s does not have integrated graphics.
-- Shaders --
-- Generation --
-- Release date --
-- GPU (Turbo) --
-- Direct X --
-- Max. displays --
-- GPU frequency --
GPU name
-- Execution units --
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Technology --
 
 

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.
-- AV1 --
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
-- VP8 --
-- JPEG --
-- h264 --
-- VP9 --
-- VC-1 --
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
-- AVC --
 
 

Memory & PCIe

pci PCIe pci
Memory type DDR3-1066, DDR2-800
No ECC No
-- Bandwidth --
-- Memory channels 2
No AES-NI No
0 bytes Max. Memory 16.0 GB
 
 

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 65 W watts.
-- Tjunction max --
None TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
 
 

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 2 Quad Q8200s is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
-- Release date Q1/2009
ISA extensions SSE3, SSE4.1, MMX, SSE2
0 bytes L3-Cache 0 bytes
Virtualization VT-x, VT-d
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 4.0 MB
Socket LGA 775
-- Architecture Yorkfield (Penryn)
-- Release price --
Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Technology 45 nm
-- Chip design Monolithic