MediaTek MT8117 vs Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550s

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

MediaTek MT8117 or MediaTek MT8117 – 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 Q9550s features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2008 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core2 Quad series.
To use the Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550s, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 775 socket.
-- Segment Desktop / Server
Family Intel Core2 Quad
-- Generation 2
Group Intel Core 2 Quad Q8000/Q9000
MediaTek MT8117 Name Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550s
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550s has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550s is 2.83 GHz
None None 4x
-- Threads 4
-- CPU Cores 4
None None 2.83 GHz
No Hyperthreading No
-- Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
 
 

Internal Graphics

The MediaTek MT8117 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550s does not have integrated graphics.
-- GPU (Turbo) --
-- Max. displays --
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Generation --
-- Shaders --
-- Direct X --
-- Release date --
-- Technology --
-- GPU frequency --
-- Execution units --
GPU name
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

pci PCIe pci
-- Memory channels 2
No AES-NI No
Memory type DDR3-1066, DDR2-800
0 bytes Max. Memory 16.0 GB
No ECC No
-- 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 65 W watts.
None TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 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 Q9550s is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
ISA extensions SSE3, SSE4.1, MMX, SSE2
-- Architecture Yorkfield (Penryn)
Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
0 bytes L2-Cache 12.0 MB
-- Release date Q1/2008
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
-- Release price --
-- Chip design Monolithic
0 bytes L3-Cache 0 bytes
-- Part Number --
-- Technology 45 nm
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Socket LGA 775
Virtualization VT-x, VT-d