Intel Core i7-8500Y | MediaTek Dimensity 8050 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i7-8500Y and the MediaTek Dimensity 8050 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Intel Core i7-8500Y 2 core processor released in Q1/2019 with the MediaTek Dimensity 8050 which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q2/2023. |
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Intel Core i7 (298) | Family | Mediatek Dimensity (36) |
Intel Core i 8000Y (4) | CPU group | MediaTek Dimensity 8000 (4) |
8 | Generation | 3 |
Amber Lake Y | Architecture | Cortex-A78 / Cortex-A55 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i7-8500Y is a 2 core processor with a clock frequency of 1.50 GHz (4.20 GHz). The processor can compute 4 threads at the same time. The MediaTek Dimensity 8050 clocks with 3.00 GHz, has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. |
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Intel Core i7-8500Y | Characteristic | MediaTek Dimensity 8050 |
2 | Cores | 8 |
4 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE) |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
1.50 GHz (4.20 GHz) | A-Core | 3.00 GHz 1x Cortex-A78 |
-- | B-Core | 2.60 GHz 4x Cortex-A78 |
-- | C-Core | 2.00 GHz 4x Cortex-A55 |
Internal GraphicsGraphics (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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Intel UHD Graphics 615 | GPU | ARM Mali-G77 MP9 |
0.30 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.85 GHz |
1.05 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
9.5 | GPU Generation | Vallhall 1 |
14 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
3 | Max. displays | 1 |
24 | Compute units | 9 |
192 | Shader | 144 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
8 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 4 GB |
12 | DirectX Version | 12 |
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 615 | GPU | ARM Mali-G77 MP9 |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AV1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to 16 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Intel Core i7-8500Y, while the MediaTek Dimensity 8050 supports a maximum of 16 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 34.1 GB/s enabled. |
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Intel Core i7-8500Y | Characteristic | MediaTek Dimensity 8050 |
LPDDR3-1866, DDR3L-1600 | Memory | LPDDR4X-4266 |
16 GB | Max. Memory | 16 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
29.9 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 34.1 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
4.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
3.0 | PCIe version | -- |
10 | PCIe lanes | -- |
9.9 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Core i7-8500Y has a TDP of 5 W. The TDP of the MediaTek Dimensity 8050 is --. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Intel Core i7-8500Y | Characteristic | MediaTek Dimensity 8050 |
5 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | -- |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i7-8500Y has 4.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 14 nm. The cache of MediaTek Dimensity 8050 is at 0.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 5 nm. |
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Intel Core i7-8500Y | Characteristic | MediaTek Dimensity 8050 |
14 nm | Technology | 5 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8-A (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 | ISA extensions | -- |
BGA 1515 | Socket | -- |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | None |
Yes | AES-NI | No |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Android |
Q1/2019 | Release date | Q2/2023 |
390 $ | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i7-8500Y
2C 4T @ 4.20 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 8050
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core i7-8500Y
2C 4T @ 2.70 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 8050
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core i7-8500Y
2C 4T @ 4.20 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 8050
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core i7-8500Y
2C 4T @ 2.70 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 8050
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core i7-8500Y
Intel UHD Graphics 615 @ 1.05 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 8050
ARM Mali-G77 MP9 @ 0.85 GHz |
Intel Core i7-8500Y
2C 4T @ 4.20 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 8050
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core i7-8500Y
2C 4T @ 2.70 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 8050
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core i7-8500Y
2C 4T @ 2.70 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 8050
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core i7-8500Y
2C 4T @ 4.20 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 8050
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core i7-8500Y
2C 4T @ 2.70 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 8050
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i7-8500Y | MediaTek Dimensity 8050 |
Acer Swift 7 Google Pixel Slate HP Spectre Folio 13 Porsche Design Ultra One Sony VAIO A12 |
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