AMD Phenom II X4 970 | MediaTek Helio G37 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the AMD Phenom II X4 970 and the MediaTek Helio G37 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the AMD Phenom II X4 970 4 core processor released in Q3/2010 with the MediaTek Helio G37 which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q4/2021. |
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AMD Phenom II (52) | Family | Mediatek Helio (37) |
AMD Phenom II - 800/900 (23) | CPU group | MediaTek Helio G20/G30 (4) |
4 | Generation | 1 |
Deneb (K10) | Architecture | Cortex-A53 / Cortex-A53 |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD Phenom II X4 970 is a 4 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.50 GHz. The processor can compute 4 threads at the same time. The MediaTek Helio G37 clocks with 2.30 GHz, has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. |
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AMD Phenom II X4 970 | Characteristic | MediaTek Helio G37 |
4 | Cores | 8 |
4 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
3.50 GHz | A-Core | 2.30 GHz 4x Cortex-A53 |
-- | B-Core | 1.80 GHz 4x Cortex-A53 |
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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no iGPU | GPU | PowerVR GE8320 |
GPU frequency | 0.68 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
-- | GPU Generation | -- |
Technology | 20 nm | |
Max. displays | 1 | |
-- | Compute units | 1 |
-- | Shader | -- |
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 GE8320 |
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 Phenom II X4 970, while the MediaTek Helio G37 supports a maximum of 8 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 12.8 GB/s enabled. |
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AMD Phenom II X4 970 | Characteristic | MediaTek Helio G37 |
DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066 | Memory | LPDDR4X-1600, LPDDR3-933 |
Max. Memory | 8 GB | |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
21.3 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 12.8 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
6.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
-- | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe AMD Phenom II X4 970 has a TDP of 125 W. The TDP of the MediaTek Helio G37 is --. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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AMD Phenom II X4 970 | Characteristic | MediaTek Helio G37 |
125 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | -- |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe AMD Phenom II X4 970 has 6.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 45 nm. The cache of MediaTek Helio G37 is at 0.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 12 nm. |
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AMD Phenom II X4 970 | Characteristic | MediaTek Helio G37 |
45 nm | Technology | 12 nm |
Unknown | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8-A (64 bit) |
SSE3, SSE4a | ISA extensions | -- |
AM3 | Socket | -- |
AMD-V | Virtualization | None |
No | AES-NI | No |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Android |
Q3/2010 | Release date | Q4/2021 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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AMD Phenom II X4 970
4C 4T @ 3.50 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio G37
8C 8T @ 2.30 GHz |
AMD Phenom II X4 970
4C 4T @ 3.50 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio G37
8C 8T @ 2.30 GHz |
AMD Phenom II X4 970
4C 4T @ 3.50 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio G37
8C 8T @ 2.30 GHz |
AMD Phenom II X4 970
@ 0.00 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio G37
PowerVR GE8320 @ 0.68 GHz |
AMD Phenom II X4 970
4C 4T @ 3.50 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio G37
8C 8T @ 2.30 GHz |
AMD Phenom II X4 970
4C 4T @ 3.50 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio G37
8C 8T @ 2.30 GHz |
AMD Phenom II X4 970
4C 4T @ 3.50 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio G37
8C 8T @ 2.30 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD Phenom II X4 970 | MediaTek Helio G37 |
Unknown | Unknown |