AMD Phenom II X4 970 | MediaTek MT6738 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the AMD Phenom II X4 970 and the MediaTek MT6738 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 MT6738 which has 4 CPU cores and was introduced in Q2/2016. |
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AMD Phenom II (52) | Family | Mediatek MT-Serie (72) |
AMD Phenom II - 800/900 (23) | CPU group | MediaTek MT67xx (17) |
4 | Generation | 1 |
Deneb (K10) | Architecture | 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 MT6738 clocks with 1.50 GHz, has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel. |
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AMD Phenom II X4 970 | Characteristic | MediaTek MT6738 |
4 | Cores | 4 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
3.50 GHz | Frequency | 1.50 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | -- |
-- | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | -- |
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-T860 MP2 |
GPU frequency | 0.35 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 0.35 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | Midgard 4 |
Technology | 28nm | |
Max. displays | 2 | |
-- | Compute units | 2 |
-- | Shader | 32 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
-- | DirectX Version | 11 |
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-T860 MP2 |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode |
No | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | No |
No | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
No | Codec AVC | No |
No | Codec VC-1 | No |
No | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
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 MT6738 supports a maximum of 4 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 5.3 GB/s enabled. |
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AMD Phenom II X4 970 | Characteristic | MediaTek MT6738 |
DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066 | Memory | LPDDR3-667 |
Max. Memory | 4 GB | |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 1 (Single Channel) |
21.3 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 5.3 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 MT6738 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 MT6738 |
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 MT6738 is at 0.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 28 nm. |
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AMD Phenom II X4 970 | Characteristic | MediaTek MT6738 |
45 nm | Technology | 28 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 | Q2/2016 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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AMD Phenom II X4 970
4C 4T @ 3.50 GHz |
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MediaTek MT6738
4C 4T @ 1.50 GHz |
AMD Phenom II X4 970
4C 4T @ 3.50 GHz |
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MediaTek MT6738
4C 4T @ 1.50 GHz |
AMD Phenom II X4 970
4C 4T @ 3.50 GHz |
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MediaTek MT6738
4C 4T @ 1.50 GHz |
AMD Phenom II X4 970
@ 0.00 GHz |
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MediaTek MT6738
ARM Mali-T860 MP2 @ 0.35 GHz |
AMD Phenom II X4 970
4C 4T @ 3.50 GHz |
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MediaTek MT6738
4C 4T @ 1.50 GHz |
AMD Phenom II X4 970
4C 4T @ 3.50 GHz |
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MediaTek MT6738
4C 4T @ 1.50 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD Phenom II X4 970 | MediaTek MT6738 |
Unknown | Unknown |