MediaTek MT6582M vs Intel Core i7-990X

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

MediaTek MT6582M or MediaTek MT6582M – 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 i7-990X features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2011 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition series.
To use the Intel Core i7-990X, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1366 socket.
Group Intel Core i7 900
-- Generation 1
MediaTek MT6582M Name Intel Core i7-990X
-- Segment Desktop / Server
Family Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-990X has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-990X is 3.46 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.73 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
None None 3.73 GHz
-- Core architecture normal
None None 3.46 GHz
-- CPU Cores 6
No Overclocking Yes
No Hyperthreading Yes
None None 6x
-- Threads 12
 
 

Internal Graphics

The MediaTek MT6582M does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i7-990X does not have integrated graphics.
-- GPU (Turbo) --
-- Technology --
-- Direct X --
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Execution units --
-- Release date --
GPU name
-- Shaders --
-- GPU frequency --
-- Generation --
-- Max. displays --
 
 

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

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.
Memory type DDR3-1066
-- Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
No AES-NI No
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
0 bytes Max. Memory 24.0 GB
-- Memory channels 3
 
 

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
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

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 i7-990X is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache.
Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
-- Technology 32 nm
Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
-- Part Number --
-- Chip design Monolithic
-- Release date Q1/2011
-- Release price 1059 $
0 bytes L2-Cache 1.5 MB
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
0 bytes L3-Cache 12.0 MB
Socket LGA 1366
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
-- Architecture Gulftown