Intel Atom Z550 vs MediaTek Dimensity 8000

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Intel Atom Z550 CPU1 vs CPU2 MediaTek Dimensity 8000
Intel Atom Z550 MediaTek Dimensity 8000

CPU comparison

In this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Atom Z550 and the MediaTek Dimensity 8000 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.

We compare the Intel Atom Z550 1 core processor released in Q2/2009 with the MediaTek Dimensity 8000 which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q1/2022.
Intel Atom (108) Family Mediatek Dimensity (36)
Intel Atom Z500 (1) CPU group MediaTek Dimensity 8000 (4)
1 Generation 3
Silverthorne Architecture Cortex-A78 / Cortex-A55
Mobile Segment Mobile
-- Predecessor --
-- Successor --

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Atom Z550 is a 1 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.00 GHz. The processor can compute 1 threads at the same time. The MediaTek Dimensity 8000 clocks with 2.75 GHz, has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.

Intel Atom Z550 Characteristic MediaTek Dimensity 8000
1 Cores 8
1 Threads 8
normal Core architecture hybrid (big.LITTLE)
No Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking ? No
2.00 GHz A-Core 2.75 GHz
4x Cortex-A78
-- B-Core 2.00 GHz
4x Cortex-A55

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

Processors 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.

Intel Atom Z550 Characteristic MediaTek Dimensity 8000
-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --

Internal Graphics

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.

no iGPU GPU ARM Mali-G610 MP6
GPU frequency --
-- GPU (Turbo) --
-- GPU Generation Vallhall 3
Technology 4 nm
Max. displays 1
-- Compute units 6
-- Shader --
No Hardware Raytracing No
No Frame Generation No
-- Max. GPU Memory --
-- DirectX Version 12

Hardware codec support

A 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.

no iGPU GPU ARM Mali-G610 MP6
No Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
No Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
No Codec h264 Decode / Encode
No Codec VP9 Decode / Encode
No Codec VP8 Decode / Encode
No Codec AV1 Decode
No Codec AVC Decode / Encode
No Codec VC-1 Decode / Encode
No Codec JPEG Decode / Encode

Memory & PCIe

Up to 2 GB of memory in a maximum of 0 memory channels is supported by the Intel Atom Z550, while the MediaTek Dimensity 8000 supports a maximum of 16 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s enabled.

Intel Atom Z550 Characteristic MediaTek Dimensity 8000
Memory LPDDR5-6400
2 GB Max. Memory 16 GB
0 Memory channels 4 (Quad Channel)
-- Max. Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
No ECC No
0.50 MB L2 Cache --
-- L3 Cache --
-- PCIe version --
-- PCIe lanes --
-- PCIe Bandwidth --

Thermal Management

The Intel Atom Z550 has a TDP of 2.4 W. The TDP of the MediaTek Dimensity 8000 is --. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution.

Intel Atom Z550 Characteristic MediaTek Dimensity 8000
2.4 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) --
-- TDP (PL2) --
-- TDP up --
-- TDP down --
90 °C Tjunction max. --

Technical details

The Intel Atom Z550 has 0.50 MB cache and is manufactured in 45 nm. The cache of MediaTek Dimensity 8000 is at 0.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 5 nm.

Intel Atom Z550 Characteristic MediaTek Dimensity 8000
45 nm Technology 5 nm
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) Armv8-A (64 bit)
MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3 ISA extensions --
BGA 441 Socket --
Intel VT-x Virtualization None
No AES-NI No
Operating systems Android
Q2/2009 Release date Q1/2022
-- Release price --
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Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
Intel Atom Z550 Intel Atom Z550
1C 1T @ 2.00 GHz
0 (0%)
MediaTek Dimensity 8000 MediaTek Dimensity 8000
8C 8T @ 2.75 GHz
845 (100%)

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
Intel Atom Z550 Intel Atom Z550
1C 1T @ 2.00 GHz
0 (0%)
MediaTek Dimensity 8000 MediaTek Dimensity 8000
8C 8T @ 2.75 GHz
3460 (100%)

AnTuTu 9 Benchmark

The AnTuTu 9 benchmark is very well suited to measuring the performance of a smartphone. AnTuTu 9 is quite heavy on 3D graphics and can now also use the "Metal" graphics interface. In AnTuTu, memory and UX (user experience) are also tested by simulating browser and app usage. AnTuTu version 9 can compare any ARM CPU running on Android or iOS. Devices may not be directly comparable when benchmarked on different operating systems.

In the AnTuTu 9 benchmark, the single-core performance of a processor is only slightly weighted. The rating is made up of the multi-core performance of the processor, the speed of the working memory, and the performance of the internal graphics.
Intel Atom Z550 Intel Atom Z550
1C 1T @ 2.00 GHz
0 (0%)
MediaTek Dimensity 8000 MediaTek Dimensity 8000
8C 8T @ 2.75 GHz
820000 (100%)

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Some of the CPUs listed below have been benchmarked by CPU-monkey. However the majority of CPUs have not been tested and the results have been estimated by a CPU-monkey’s secret proprietary formula. As such they do not accurately reflect the actual Passmark CPU mark values and are not endorsed by PassMark Software Pty Ltd.
Intel Atom Z550 Intel Atom Z550
1C 1T @ 2.00 GHz
0 (0%)
MediaTek Dimensity 8000 MediaTek Dimensity 8000
8C 8T @ 2.75 GHz
7613 (100%)

Devices using this processor

Intel Atom Z550 MediaTek Dimensity 8000
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