MediaTek MT6592 vs Intel Core2 Extreme X6800

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

MediaTek MT6592 or MediaTek MT6592 – 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 Core2 Extreme X6800 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2006 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Core2 Extreme series.
To use the Intel Core2 Extreme X6800, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 775 socket.
-- Generation 1
MediaTek MT6592 Name Intel Core2 Extreme X6800
-- Segment Desktop / Server
Family Intel Core2 Extreme
Group Intel Core 2 Extreme X6000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core2 Extreme X6800 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core2 Extreme X6800 is 2.93 GHz
-- Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking Yes
None None 2x
-- CPU Cores 2
-- Threads 2
None None 2.93 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The MediaTek MT6592 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core2 Extreme X6800 does not have integrated graphics.
-- Generation --
-- Direct X --
-- Technology --
-- Execution units --
-- Shaders --
-- GPU (Turbo) --
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Release date --
-- GPU frequency --
GPU name
-- Max. displays --
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

No AES-NI No
pci PCIe pci
Memory type DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066
0 bytes Max. Memory 16.0 GB
No ECC No
-- 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 75 W watts.
None TDP (PL1 / PBP) 75 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 Core2 Extreme X6800 is manufactured using a 65 nm process.
ISA extensions SSE3, MMX, SSE2
0 bytes L2-Cache 4.0 MB
Socket LGA 775
Virtualization VT-x
-- Part Number --
-- Architecture Conroe (Core)
-- Technology 65 nm
Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
0 bytes L3-Cache 0 bytes
-- Release date Q3/2006
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
-- Chip design Monolithic