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
-- Segment Desktop / Server
-- Generation 1
Group Intel Core 2 Quad Q6000
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
None None 2.13 GHz
No Overclocking No
None None 4x
-- Threads 4
No Hyperthreading No
-- Core architecture normal
 
 

Internal Graphics

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

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

Memory & PCIe

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

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.
None TDP (PL1 / PBP) 105 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 2 Quad Q6400 is manufactured using a 65 nm process.
0 bytes L3-Cache 0 bytes
-- Release date Q1/2007
-- Architecture Kentsfield (Core)
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Virtualization VT-x
0 bytes L2-Cache 8.0 MB
-- Release price --
Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
ISA extensions SSE3, MMX, SSE2
Socket LGA 775
-- Chip design Monolithic
-- Part Number --
-- Technology 65 nm
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux