Intel Celeron N4100 | MediaTek MT8173 | |
CPU comparisonIntel Celeron N4100 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 Intel Celeron N4100 has 4 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.40 GHz. Up to 8 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Celeron N4100 was released in Q4/2017. 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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Intel Celeron (165) | Family | Mediatek MT-Serie (72) |
Intel Celeron J4000/N4000/N5000 (11) | CPU group | MediaTek MT81xx MT86xx A72 / A53 (3) |
9 | Generation | 1 |
Gemini Lake | Architecture | Cortex-A72 / Cortex-A53 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
Intel Celeron N5100 | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Celeron N4100 is a 4 core processor with a clock frequency of 1.10 GHz (2.40 GHz). The MediaTek MT8173 has 4 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 1.80 GHz. |
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Intel Celeron N4100 | Characteristic | MediaTek MT8173 |
4 | Cores | 4 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
1.10 GHz (2.40 GHz) | A-Core | 1.80 GHz 2x Cortex-A72 |
-- | B-Core | 1.40 GHz 2x Cortex-A53 |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The 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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Intel UHD Graphics 600 | GPU | PowerVR GX6250 |
0.20 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.70 GHz |
0.70 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 0.70 GHz |
9.5 | GPU Generation | -- |
14 nm | Technology | 28 nm |
3 | Max. displays | 1 |
12 | Compute units | 2 |
96 | Shader | 32 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
8 GB | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
12 | 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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Intel UHD Graphics 600 | 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 / Encode | Codec VP8 | No |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | No |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | No |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Celeron N4100 supports a maximum of 8 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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Intel Celeron N4100 | Characteristic | MediaTek MT8173 |
LPDDR4-2400, DDR4-2400 | Memory | LPDDR3-933 |
8 GB | Max. Memory | 2 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
38.4 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 14.9 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
4.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
2.0 | PCIe version | -- |
6 | PCIe lanes | -- |
3.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The Intel Celeron N4100 has a TDP of 6 W, that of the MediaTek MT8173 is --. |
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Intel Celeron N4100 | Characteristic | MediaTek MT8173 |
6 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | -- |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
4.8 W | TDP down | -- |
105 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Celeron N4100 has a 4.00 MB cache, while the MediaTek MT8173 cache has a total of 0.00 MB. |
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Intel Celeron N4100 | Characteristic | MediaTek MT8173 |
14 nm | Technology | 28 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8-A (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 | ISA extensions | -- |
BGA 1090 | Socket | -- |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | None |
Yes | AES-NI | No |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Android |
Q4/2017 | Release date | Q1/2015 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Intel Celeron N4100
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
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MediaTek MT8173
4C 4T @ 1.80 GHz |
Intel Celeron N4100
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
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MediaTek MT8173
4C 4T @ 1.80 GHz |
Intel Celeron N4100
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
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MediaTek MT8173
4C 4T @ 1.80 GHz |
Intel Celeron N4100
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
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MediaTek MT8173
4C 4T @ 1.80 GHz |
Intel Celeron N4100
Intel UHD Graphics 600 @ 0.70 GHz |
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MediaTek MT8173
PowerVR GX6250 @ 0.70 GHz |
Intel Celeron N4100
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
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MediaTek MT8173
4C 4T @ 1.80 GHz |
Intel Celeron N4100
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
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MediaTek MT8173
4C 4T @ 1.80 GHz |
Intel Celeron N4100
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
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MediaTek MT8173
4C 4T @ 1.80 GHz |
Intel Celeron N4100
4C 4T @ 1.10 GHz |
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MediaTek MT8173
4C 4T @ 1.80 GHz |
Intel Celeron N4100
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
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MediaTek MT8173
4C 4T @ 1.80 GHz |
Intel Celeron N4100
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
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MediaTek MT8173
4C 4T @ 1.80 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Celeron N4100 | MediaTek MT8173 |
Zotac ZBOX CI329 nano ASUS Chromebook Lenovo Chromebook |
Amazon Fire HD 10 (2017) |