Apple M1 (7-GPU) | MediaTek MT8173 | |
CPU comparisonApple M1 (7-GPU) 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 Apple M1 (7-GPU) has 8 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.20 GHz. Up to 16 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Apple M1 (7-GPU) 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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Apple M series (23) | Family | Mediatek MT-Serie (72) |
Apple M1 (9) | CPU group | MediaTek MT81xx MT86xx A72 / A53 (3) |
1 | Generation | 1 |
M1 | Architecture | Cortex-A72 / Cortex-A53 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Apple M1 (7-GPU) is a 8 core processor with a clock frequency of 0.60 GHz (3.20 GHz). The MediaTek MT8173 has 4 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 1.80 GHz. |
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Apple M1 (7-GPU) | Characteristic | MediaTek MT8173 |
8 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
0.60 GHz (3.20 GHz) 4x Firestorm |
A-Core | 1.80 GHz 2x Cortex-A72 |
0.60 GHz (2.06 GHz) 4x Icestorm |
B-Core | 1.40 GHz 2x Cortex-A53 |
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningProcessors with the support of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. Algorithms for ML improve their performance the more data they have collected via software. ML tasks can be processed up to 10,000 times faster than with a classic processor. |
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Apple M1 (7-GPU) | Characteristic | MediaTek MT8173 |
Apple Neural Engine | AI hardware | -- |
16 Neural cores @ 11 TOPS | AI specifications | -- |
Internal GraphicsThe integrated graphics unit of a processor is not only responsible for the pure image output on the system, but can also significantly increase the efficiency of the system with the support of modern video codecs. |
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Apple M1 (7 Core) | GPU | PowerVR GX6250 |
0.39 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.70 GHz |
1.30 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 0.70 GHz |
1 | GPU Generation | -- |
5 nm | Technology | 28 nm |
2 | Max. displays | 1 |
112 | Compute units | 2 |
896 | Shader | 32 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
8 GB | 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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Apple M1 (7 Core) | GPU | PowerVR GX6250 |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | No |
Decode | Codec VP8 | No |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode | Codec AVC | No |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | No |
Memory & PCIeThe Apple M1 (7-GPU) supports a maximum of 16 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The MediaTek MT8173 can connect up to 2 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. |
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Apple M1 (7-GPU) | Characteristic | MediaTek MT8173 |
LPDDR4X-4266 | Memory | LPDDR3-933 |
16 GB | Max. Memory | 2 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
68.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 14.9 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
16.00 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
-- | L3 Cache | -- |
4.0 | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The Apple M1 (7-GPU) has a TDP of 18 W, that of the MediaTek MT8173 is --. |
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Apple M1 (7-GPU) | Characteristic | MediaTek MT8173 |
18 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | -- |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
25 W | TDP up | -- |
10 W | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Apple M1 (7-GPU) has a 16.00 MB cache, while the MediaTek MT8173 cache has a total of 0.00 MB. |
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Apple M1 (7-GPU) | Characteristic | MediaTek MT8173 |
5 nm | Technology | 28 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Chiplet |
Armv8.5-A (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8-A (64 bit) |
Rosetta 2 x86-Emulation | ISA extensions | -- |
-- | Socket | -- |
Apple Virtualization Framework | Virtualization | None |
Yes | AES-NI | No |
macOS | Operating systems | Android |
Q4/2020 | Release date | Q1/2015 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Apple M1 (7-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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MediaTek MT8173
4C 4T @ 1.80 GHz |
Apple M1 (7-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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MediaTek MT8173
4C 4T @ 1.80 GHz |
Apple M1 (7-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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MediaTek MT8173
4C 4T @ 1.80 GHz |
Apple M1 (7-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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MediaTek MT8173
4C 4T @ 1.80 GHz |
Apple M1 (7-GPU)
Apple M1 (7 Core) @ 1.30 GHz |
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MediaTek MT8173
PowerVR GX6250 @ 0.70 GHz |
Apple M1 (7-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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MediaTek MT8173
4C 4T @ 1.80 GHz |
Apple M1 (7-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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MediaTek MT8173
4C 4T @ 1.80 GHz |
Apple M1 (7-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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MediaTek MT8173
4C 4T @ 1.80 GHz |
Apple M1 (7-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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MediaTek MT8173
4C 4T @ 1.80 GHz |
Apple M1 (7-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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MediaTek MT8173
4C 4T @ 1.80 GHz |
Apple M1 (7-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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MediaTek MT8173
4C 4T @ 1.80 GHz |
Apple M1 (7-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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MediaTek MT8173
4C 4T @ 1.80 GHz |
Apple M1 (7-GPU)
7,759 CB R23 MC @ 18 W |
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MediaTek MT8173
1.80 GHz |
Apple M1 (7-GPU)
8C 8T @ 0.60 GHz |
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MediaTek MT8173
4C 4T @ 1.80 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Apple M1 (7-GPU) | MediaTek MT8173 |
Unknown | Amazon Fire HD 10 (2017) |