MediaTek MT8173 vs Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400s

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

MediaTek MT8173 or MediaTek MT8173 – 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 Q9400s features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2009 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core2 Quad series.
To use the Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400s, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 775 socket.
-- Generation 2
-- Segment Desktop / Server
MediaTek MT8173 Name Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400s
Group Intel Core 2 Quad Q8000/Q9000
Family Intel Core2 Quad
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400s has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400s is 2.66 GHz
-- Core architecture normal
None None 2.66 GHz
-- CPU Cores 4
-- Threads 4
No Overclocking No
No Hyperthreading No
None None 4x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The MediaTek MT8173 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400s does not have integrated graphics.
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GPU name
-- Release date --
-- GPU frequency --
-- Max. displays --
-- GPU (Turbo) --
-- Technology --
-- Generation --
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Shaders --
-- Direct X --
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

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

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.
-- Tjunction max --
None TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 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 Q9400s is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
0 bytes L3-Cache 0 bytes
-- Release date Q1/2009
Socket LGA 775
-- Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
ISA extensions SSE3, SSE4.1, MMX, SSE2
-- Technology 45 nm
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
-- Architecture Yorkfield (Penryn)
Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
0 bytes L2-Cache 6.0 MB
Virtualization VT-x, VT-d
-- Chip design Monolithic
-- Part Number --