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AMD Athlon II X4 740 | MediaTek Dimensity 1000C | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the AMD Athlon II X4 740 and the MediaTek Dimensity 1000C and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the AMD Athlon II X4 740 4 core processor released in Q4/2012 with the MediaTek Dimensity 1000C which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q3/2020. |
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AMD Athlon II (52) | Family | Mediatek Dimensity (36) |
AMD Athlon II X4 (Trinity) (2) | CPU group | MediaTek Dimensity 1000 (4) |
3 | Generation | 1 |
Trinity | Architecture | Cortex-A77 / Cortex-A55 |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
AMD Athlon II X4 640 | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD Athlon II X4 740 is a 4 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.20 GHz (3.70 GHz). The processor can compute 4 threads at the same time. The MediaTek Dimensity 1000C clocks with 2.00 GHz, has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. |
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AMD Athlon II X4 740 | Characteristic | MediaTek Dimensity 1000C |
4 | Cores | 8 |
4 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
3.20 GHz (3.70 GHz) | A-Core | 2.00 GHz 4x Cortex-A77 |
-- | B-Core | 2.00 GHz 4x Cortex-A55 |
NPU AI performanceThe performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. |
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AMD Athlon II X4 740 | Characteristic | MediaTek Dimensity 1000C |
-- | AI hardware | Mediatek APU 3.0 |
-- | AI specifications | -- |
-- | NPU + CPU + iGPU | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)Graphics (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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no iGPU | GPU | ARM Mali-G57 MP5 |
GPU frequency | 0.95 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
-- | GPU Generation | Vallhall 1 |
Technology | 7 nm | |
Max. displays | 2 | |
-- | Compute units | 5 |
-- | Shader | 80 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 4 GB |
-- | DirectX Version | 12 |
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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no iGPU | GPU | ARM Mali-G57 MP5 |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AV1 | Decode |
No | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VC-1 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to 16 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the AMD Athlon II X4 740, while the MediaTek Dimensity 1000C supports a maximum of 12 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 29.8 GB/s enabled. |
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AMD Athlon II X4 740 | Characteristic | MediaTek Dimensity 1000C |
DDR3-1866 | Memory | LPDDR4X-1866 |
16 GB | Max. Memory | 12 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
29.9 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 29.8 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
4.00 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
-- | L3 Cache | -- |
-- | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe AMD Athlon II X4 740 has a TDP of 65 W. The TDP of the MediaTek Dimensity 1000C is --. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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AMD Athlon II X4 740 | Characteristic | MediaTek Dimensity 1000C |
65 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | -- |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe AMD Athlon II X4 740 has 4.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 32 nm. The cache of MediaTek Dimensity 1000C is at 0.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 7 nm. |
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AMD Athlon II X4 740 | Characteristic | MediaTek Dimensity 1000C |
32 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
Unknown | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8-A (64 bit) |
MMX, 3DNow!, SSE3, SSE4a | ISA extensions | -- |
FM2 | Socket | -- |
AMD-V | Virtualization | None |
No | AES-NI | No |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Android |
Q4/2012 | Release date | Q3/2020 |
60 $ | Release price | -- |
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AMD Athlon II X4 740
4C 4T @ 3.70 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 1000C
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
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AMD Athlon II X4 740
4C 4T @ 3.70 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 1000C
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
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AMD Athlon II X4 740
4C 4T @ 3.70 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 1000C
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
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AMD Athlon II X4 740
4C 4T @ 3.70 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 1000C
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
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AMD Athlon II X4 740
4C 4T @ 3.70 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 1000C
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
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AMD Athlon II X4 740
@ 0.00 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 1000C
ARM Mali-G57 MP5 @ 0.95 GHz |
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AMD Athlon II X4 740
4C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 1000C
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
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AMD Athlon II X4 740
4C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 1000C
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
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AMD Athlon II X4 740
4C 4T @ 3.70 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 1000C
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
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AMD Athlon II X4 740
4C 4T @ 3.70 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 1000C
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
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AMD Athlon II X4 740
4C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 1000C
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD Athlon II X4 740 | MediaTek Dimensity 1000C |
Unknown | Unknown |