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.
-- Generation 1
Family Intel Core2 Quad
-- Segment Desktop / Server
MediaTek MT6589 Name Intel Core 2 Quad Q6400
Group Intel Core 2 Quad Q6000
 
 

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
-- Threads 4
None None 4x
-- Core architecture normal
None None 2.13 GHz
No Overclocking No
-- CPU Cores 4
No Hyperthreading No
 
 

Internal Graphics

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

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

Memory & PCIe

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

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.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
-- Technology 65 nm
Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
-- Release price --
Socket LGA 775
-- Release date Q1/2007
ISA extensions SSE3, MMX, SSE2
-- Architecture Kentsfield (Core)
0 bytes L3-Cache 0 bytes
-- Chip design Monolithic
Virtualization VT-x
0 bytes L2-Cache 8.0 MB