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
MediaTek MT8173 Name Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400s
-- Segment Desktop / Server
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
No Overclocking No
None None 2.66 GHz
-- Core architecture normal
-- Threads 4
-- CPU Cores 4
None None 4x
No Hyperthreading No
 
 

Internal Graphics

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

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

Memory & PCIe

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

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 Q9400s is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Virtualization VT-x, VT-d
Socket LGA 775
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
-- Chip design Monolithic
ISA extensions SSE3, SSE4.1, MMX, SSE2
-- Release date Q1/2009
-- Release price --
Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Technology 45 nm
-- Architecture Yorkfield (Penryn)
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L3-Cache 0 bytes
0 bytes L2-Cache 6.0 MB