MediaTek MT6589 vs Intel Core 2 Quad Q6400

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

MediaTek MT6589 or MediaTek MT6589 – 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 Q6400 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2007 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Core2 Quad series.
To use the Intel Core 2 Quad Q6400, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 775 socket.
MediaTek MT6589 Name Intel Core 2 Quad Q6400
-- Generation 1
Group Intel Core 2 Quad Q6000
-- Segment Desktop / Server
Family Intel Core2 Quad
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core 2 Quad Q6400 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core 2 Quad Q6400 is 2.13 GHz
-- CPU Cores 4
-- Threads 4
-- Core architecture normal
None None 4x
No Hyperthreading No
None None 2.13 GHz
No Overclocking No
 
 

Internal Graphics

The MediaTek MT6589 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core 2 Quad Q6400 does not have integrated graphics.
-- GPU (Turbo) --
-- Shaders --
-- Max. displays --
-- Release date --
-- Technology --
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- GPU frequency --
-- Execution units --
-- Generation --
GPU name
-- Direct X --
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

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

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 105 W watts.
-- Tjunction max --
None TDP (PL1 / PBP) 105 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 Q6400 is manufactured using a 65 nm process.
-- Architecture Kentsfield (Core)
ISA extensions SSE3, MMX, SSE2
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L3-Cache 0 bytes
-- Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Technology 65 nm
Virtualization VT-x
-- Chip design Monolithic
-- Release date Q1/2007
0 bytes L2-Cache 8.0 MB
Socket LGA 775
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux