Intel Core i7-980 | MediaTek Dimensity 8050 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i7-980 and the MediaTek Dimensity 8050 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Intel Core i7-980 6 core processor released in Q2/2011 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 i7 900 (4) | CPU group | MediaTek Dimensity 8000 (4) |
1 | Generation | 3 |
Gulftown | Architecture | Cortex-A78 / Cortex-A55 |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i7-980 is a 6 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.33 GHz (3.60 GHz). The processor can compute 12 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 i7-980 | Characteristic | MediaTek Dimensity 8050 |
6 | Cores | 8 |
12 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE) |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
3.33 GHz (3.60 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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no iGPU | GPU | ARM Mali-G77 MP9 |
GPU frequency | 0.85 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
-- | GPU Generation | Vallhall 1 |
Technology | 7 nm | |
Max. displays | 1 | |
-- | Compute units | 9 |
-- | Shader | 144 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 4 GB |
-- | 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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no iGPU | GPU | ARM Mali-G77 MP9 |
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 & PCIeUp to 24 GB of memory in a maximum of 3 memory channels is supported by the Intel Core i7-980, 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 i7-980 | Characteristic | MediaTek Dimensity 8050 |
DDR3-1066 | Memory | LPDDR4X-4266 |
24 GB | Max. Memory | 16 GB |
3 | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
25.6 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 34.1 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
1.50 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
12.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
-- | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Core i7-980 has a TDP of 130 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 i7-980 | Characteristic | MediaTek Dimensity 8050 |
130 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | -- |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i7-980 has 13.50 MB cache and is manufactured in 32 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 i7-980 | Characteristic | MediaTek Dimensity 8050 |
32 nm | Technology | 5 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8-A (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 | ISA extensions | -- |
LGA 1366 | Socket | -- |
VT-x, VT-x EPT | Virtualization | None |
No | AES-NI | No |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Android |
Q2/2011 | Release date | Q2/2023 |
594 $ | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i7-980
6C 12T @ 3.60 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 8050
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core i7-980
6C 12T @ 3.33 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 8050
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core i7-980
6C 12T @ 3.60 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 8050
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core i7-980
6C 12T @ 3.33 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 8050
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core i7-980
@ 0.00 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 8050
ARM Mali-G77 MP9 @ 0.85 GHz |
Intel Core i7-980
6C 12T @ 3.33 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 8050
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core i7-980
6C 12T @ 3.33 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 8050
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i7-980 | MediaTek Dimensity 8050 |
Unknown | Unknown |