AMD Ryzen 9 5950X | MediaTek MT8173 | |
CPU comparisonAMD Ryzen 9 5950X or MediaTek MT8173 - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X has 16 cores with 32 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.90 GHz. Up to 128 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X was released in Q4/2020. The MediaTek MT8173 has 4 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 1.80 GHz. The CPU supports up to 2 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The MediaTek MT8173 was released in Q1/2015. |
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AMD Ryzen 9 (35) | Family | Mediatek MT-Serie (72) |
AMD Ryzen 5000 (12) | CPU group | MediaTek MT81xx MT86xx A72 / A53 (3) |
4 | Generation | 1 |
Vermeer (Zen 3) | Architecture | Cortex-A72 / Cortex-A53 |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
AMD Ryzen 9 3950X | Predecessor | -- |
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD Ryzen 9 5950X has 16 CPU cores and can calculate 32 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X is 3.40 GHz (4.90 GHz) while the MediaTek MT8173 has 4 CPU cores and 4 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the MediaTek MT8173 is at 1.80 GHz. |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5950X | Characteristic | MediaTek MT8173 |
16 | Cores | 4 |
32 | Threads | 4 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
3.40 GHz (4.90 GHz) | A-Core | 1.80 GHz 2x Cortex-A72 |
-- | B-Core | 1.40 GHz 2x Cortex-A53 |
Internal GraphicsThe AMD Ryzen 9 5950X or MediaTek MT8173 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die. |
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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 & PCIeThe AMD Ryzen 9 5950X can use up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 51.2 GB/s. The MediaTek MT8173 supports up to 2 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 14.9 GB/s. |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5950X | Characteristic | MediaTek MT8173 |
DDR4-3200 | Memory | LPDDR3-933 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | 2 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
51.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 14.9 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
8.00 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
64.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
4.0 | PCIe version | -- |
20 | PCIe lanes | -- |
39.4 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X is 105 W, while the MediaTek MT8173 has a TDP of --. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5950X | Characteristic | MediaTek MT8173 |
105 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | -- |
142 W | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
95 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe AMD Ryzen 9 5950X is manufactured in 7 nm and has 72.00 MB cache. The MediaTek MT8173 is manufactured in 28 nm and has a 0.00 MB cache. |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5950X | Characteristic | MediaTek MT8173 |
7 nm | Technology | 28 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8-A (64 bit) |
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 | ISA extensions | -- |
AM4 (PGA 1331) | Socket | -- |
AMD-V, SVM | Virtualization | None |
Yes | AES-NI | No |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Android |
Q4/2020 | Release date | Q1/2015 |
799 $ | Release price | -- |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
16C 32T @ 4.90 GHz |
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MediaTek MT8173
4C 4T @ 1.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
16C 32T @ 4.20 GHz |
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MediaTek MT8173
4C 4T @ 1.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
16C 32T @ 4.90 GHz |
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MediaTek MT8173
4C 4T @ 1.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
16C 32T @ 4.20 GHz |
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MediaTek MT8173
4C 4T @ 1.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
16C 32T @ 4.20 GHz |
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MediaTek MT8173
4C 4T @ 1.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
16C 32T @ 4.90 GHz |
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MediaTek MT8173
4C 4T @ 1.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
16C 32T @ 4.90 GHz |
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MediaTek MT8173
4C 4T @ 1.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
16C 32T @ 4.90 GHz |
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MediaTek MT8173
4C 4T @ 1.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
16C 32T @ 4.20 GHz |
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MediaTek MT8173
4C 4T @ 1.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
16C 32T @ 4.90 GHz |
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MediaTek MT8173
4C 4T @ 1.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
16C 32T @ 4.20 GHz |
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MediaTek MT8173
4C 4T @ 1.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
@ 0.00 GHz |
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MediaTek MT8173
PowerVR GX6250 @ 0.70 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
16C 32T @ 4.20 GHz |
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MediaTek MT8173
4C 4T @ 1.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
16C 32T @ 4.20 GHz |
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MediaTek MT8173
4C 4T @ 1.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
16C 32T @ 3.40 GHz |
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MediaTek MT8173
4C 4T @ 1.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
16C 32T @ 4.90 GHz |
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MediaTek MT8173
4C 4T @ 1.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
16C 32T @ 4.20 GHz |
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MediaTek MT8173
4C 4T @ 1.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
28,577 CB R23 MC @ 153 W |
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MediaTek MT8173
1.80 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5950X | MediaTek MT8173 |
Unknown | Amazon Fire HD 10 (2017) |