AMD FX-4100 | MediaTek MT8173 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the AMD FX-4100 and the MediaTek MT8173 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the AMD FX-4100 4 core processor released in Q4/2011 with the MediaTek MT8173 which has 4 CPU cores and was introduced in Q1/2015. |
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AMD FX (30) | Family | Mediatek MT-Serie (72) |
AMD FX-4100/4200 (5) | CPU group | MediaTek MT81xx MT86xx A72 / A53 (3) |
1 | Generation | 1 |
Zambezi (Bulldozer) | Architecture | Cortex-A72 / Cortex-A53 |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD FX-4100 is a 4 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.60 GHz (3.80 GHz). The processor can compute 4 threads at the same time. The MediaTek MT8173 clocks with 1.80 GHz, has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel. |
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AMD FX-4100 | Characteristic | MediaTek MT8173 |
4 | Cores | 4 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
3.60 GHz (3.80 GHz) | A-Core | 1.80 GHz 2x Cortex-A72 |
-- | B-Core | 1.40 GHz 2x Cortex-A53 |
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 | PowerVR GX6250 |
GPU frequency | 0.70 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 0.70 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | -- |
Technology | 28 nm | |
Max. displays | 1 | |
-- | Compute units | 2 |
-- | Shader | 32 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
-- | DirectX Version | 10 |
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 | PowerVR GX6250 |
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 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the AMD FX-4100, while the MediaTek MT8173 supports a maximum of 2 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 14.9 GB/s enabled. |
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AMD FX-4100 | Characteristic | MediaTek MT8173 |
DDR3-1866 | Memory | LPDDR3-933 |
Max. Memory | 2 GB | |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
29.9 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 14.9 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
8.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
-- | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe AMD FX-4100 has a TDP of 95 W. The TDP of the MediaTek MT8173 is --. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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AMD FX-4100 | Characteristic | MediaTek MT8173 |
95 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | -- |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe AMD FX-4100 has 8.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 32 nm. The cache of MediaTek MT8173 is at 0.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 28 nm. |
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AMD FX-4100 | Characteristic | MediaTek MT8173 |
32 nm | Technology | 28 nm |
Unknown | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8-A (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX | ISA extensions | -- |
AM3+ | Socket | -- |
AMD-V | Virtualization | None |
Yes | AES-NI | No |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Android |
Q4/2011 | Release date | Q1/2015 |
90 $ | Release price | -- |
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AMD FX-4100
4C 4T @ 3.80 GHz |
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MediaTek MT8173
4C 4T @ 1.80 GHz |
AMD FX-4100
4C 4T @ 3.80 GHz |
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MediaTek MT8173
4C 4T @ 1.80 GHz |
AMD FX-4100
4C 4T @ 3.80 GHz |
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MediaTek MT8173
4C 4T @ 1.80 GHz |
AMD FX-4100
4C 4T @ 3.80 GHz |
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MediaTek MT8173
4C 4T @ 1.80 GHz |
AMD FX-4100
4C 4T @ 3.80 GHz |
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MediaTek MT8173
4C 4T @ 1.80 GHz |
AMD FX-4100
@ 0.00 GHz |
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MediaTek MT8173
PowerVR GX6250 @ 0.70 GHz |
AMD FX-4100
4C 4T @ 3.80 GHz |
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MediaTek MT8173
4C 4T @ 1.80 GHz |
AMD FX-4100
4C 4T @ 3.60 GHz |
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MediaTek MT8173
4C 4T @ 1.80 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD FX-4100 | MediaTek MT8173 |
Unknown | Amazon Fire HD 10 (2017) |