MediaTek MT8173 | Intel Core2 Duo E6540 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the MediaTek MT8173 and the Intel Core2 Duo E6540 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the MediaTek MT8173 4 core processor released in Q1/2015 with the Intel Core2 Duo E6540 which has 2 CPU cores and was introduced in Q3/2007. |
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Mediatek MT-Serie (72) | Family | Intel Core2 Duo (29) |
MediaTek MT81xx MT86xx A72 / A53 (3) | CPU group | Intel Core 2 Duo E4000/E6000 (15) |
1 | Generation | 1 |
Cortex-A72 / Cortex-A53 | Architecture | Conroe (Core) |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe MediaTek MT8173 is a 4 core processor with a clock frequency of 1.80 GHz. The processor can compute 4 threads at the same time. The Intel Core2 Duo E6540 clocks with 2.33 GHz, has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel. |
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MediaTek MT8173 | Characteristic | Intel Core2 Duo E6540 |
4 | Cores | 2 |
4 | Threads | 2 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | Yes |
1.80 GHz 2x Cortex-A72 |
A-Core | 2.33 GHz |
1.40 GHz 2x Cortex-A53 |
B-Core | -- |
Internal GraphicsGraphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback. |
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PowerVR GX6250 | GPU | no iGPU |
0.70 GHz | GPU frequency | -- |
0.70 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
-- | GPU Generation | -- |
28 nm | Technology | |
1 | Max. displays | |
2 | Compute units | -- |
32 | Shader | -- |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
10 | DirectX Version | -- |
Hardware codec supportA 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. |
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PowerVR GX6250 | GPU | no iGPU |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
No | Codec h264 | No |
No | Codec VP9 | No |
No | Codec VP8 | No |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
No | Codec AVC | No |
No | Codec VC-1 | No |
No | Codec JPEG | No |
Memory & PCIeUp to 2 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the MediaTek MT8173, while the Intel Core2 Duo E6540 supports a maximum of 16 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 21.3 GB/s enabled. |
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MediaTek MT8173 | Characteristic | Intel Core2 Duo E6540 |
LPDDR3-933 | Memory | DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066 |
2 GB | Max. Memory | 16 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
14.9 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 21.3 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | 4.00 MB |
-- | L3 Cache | -- |
-- | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe MediaTek MT8173 has a TDP of --. The TDP of the Intel Core2 Duo E6540 is 65 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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MediaTek MT8173 | Characteristic | Intel Core2 Duo E6540 |
-- | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 65 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe MediaTek MT8173 has 0.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 28 nm. The cache of Intel Core2 Duo E6540 is at 4.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 65 nm. |
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MediaTek MT8173 | Characteristic | Intel Core2 Duo E6540 |
28 nm | Technology | 65 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Monolithic |
Armv8-A (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
-- | ISA extensions | MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3 |
-- | Socket | LGA 775 |
None | Virtualization | VT-x |
No | AES-NI | No |
Android | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q1/2015 | Release date | Q3/2007 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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MediaTek MT8173
4C 4T @ 1.80 GHz |
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Intel Core2 Duo E6540
2C 2T @ 2.33 GHz |
MediaTek MT8173
4C 4T @ 1.80 GHz |
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Intel Core2 Duo E6540
2C 2T @ 2.33 GHz |
MediaTek MT8173
4C 4T @ 1.80 GHz |
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Intel Core2 Duo E6540
2C 2T @ 2.33 GHz |
MediaTek MT8173
4C 4T @ 1.80 GHz |
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Intel Core2 Duo E6540
2C 2T @ 2.33 GHz |
MediaTek MT8173
4C 4T @ 1.80 GHz |
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Intel Core2 Duo E6540
2C 2T @ 2.33 GHz |
MediaTek MT8173
PowerVR GX6250 @ 0.70 GHz |
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Intel Core2 Duo E6540
@ 0.00 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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MediaTek MT8173 | Intel Core2 Duo E6540 |
Amazon Fire HD 10 (2017) | Unknown |