MediaTek Dimensity 8300 | AMD FX-4100 | |
CPU comparisonMediaTek Dimensity 8300 or AMD FX-4100 - 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 MediaTek Dimensity 8300 has 8 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.35 GHz. Up to GB of memory is supported in 4 memory channels. The MediaTek Dimensity 8300 was released in Q4/2023. The AMD FX-4100 has 4 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.80 GHz. The CPU supports up to GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD FX-4100 was released in Q4/2011. |
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Mediatek Dimensity (36) | Family | AMD FX (30) |
MediaTek Dimensity 8300 (1) | CPU group | AMD FX-4100/4200 (5) |
4 | Generation | 1 |
Cortex-A715 / -A510 | Architecture | Zambezi (Bulldozer) |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe MediaTek Dimensity 8300 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the MediaTek Dimensity 8300 is 3.35 GHz while the AMD FX-4100 has 4 CPU cores and 4 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the AMD FX-4100 is at 3.60 GHz (3.80 GHz). |
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MediaTek Dimensity 8300 | Characteristic | AMD FX-4100 |
8 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | Yes |
3.35 GHz 1x Cortex-A715 |
A-Core | 3.60 GHz (3.80 GHz) |
3.20 GHz 3x Cortex-A715 |
B-Core | -- |
2.20 GHz 4x Cortex-A510 |
C-Core | -- |
NPU AI performanceThe performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. |
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MediaTek Dimensity 8300 | Characteristic | AMD FX-4100 |
Mediatek APU | AI hardware | -- |
APU 780 | AI specifications | -- |
-- | NPU + CPU + iGPU | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The MediaTek Dimensity 8300 or AMD FX-4100 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die. |
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ARM Mali-G615 MP6 | GPU | no iGPU |
1.40 GHz | GPU frequency | -- |
1.40 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
-- | GPU Generation | -- |
4 nm | Technology | |
1 | Max. displays | |
6 | Compute units | -- |
-- | Shader | -- |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
12 | DirectX Version | -- |
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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ARM Mali-G615 MP6 | GPU | no iGPU |
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 |
Decode | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec VC-1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | No |
Memory & PCIeThe MediaTek Dimensity 8300 can use up to GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 68.2 GB/s. The AMD FX-4100 supports up to GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 29.9 GB/s. |
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MediaTek Dimensity 8300 | Characteristic | AMD FX-4100 |
LPDDR5X-8533 | Memory | DDR3-1866 |
Max. Memory | ||
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
68.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 29.9 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
4.00 MB | L3 Cache | 8.00 MB |
-- | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the MediaTek Dimensity 8300 is --, while the AMD FX-4100 has a TDP of 95 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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MediaTek Dimensity 8300 | Characteristic | AMD FX-4100 |
-- | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 95 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe MediaTek Dimensity 8300 is manufactured in 4 nm and has 4.00 MB cache. The AMD FX-4100 is manufactured in 32 nm and has a 8.00 MB cache. |
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MediaTek Dimensity 8300 | Characteristic | AMD FX-4100 |
4 nm | Technology | 32 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Unknown |
Armv9-A (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
-- | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX |
-- | Socket | AM3+ |
None | Virtualization | AMD-V |
No | AES-NI | Yes |
Android | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q4/2023 | Release date | Q4/2011 |
-- | Release price | 90 $ |
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MediaTek Dimensity 8300
8C 8T @ 3.35 GHz |
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AMD FX-4100
4C 4T @ 3.80 GHz |
MediaTek Dimensity 8300
8C 8T @ 3.35 GHz |
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AMD FX-4100
4C 4T @ 3.80 GHz |
MediaTek Dimensity 8300
8C 8T @ 3.35 GHz |
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AMD FX-4100
4C 4T @ 3.60 GHz |
MediaTek Dimensity 8300
8C 8T @ 3.35 GHz |
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AMD FX-4100
4C 4T @ 3.80 GHz |
MediaTek Dimensity 8300
8C 8T @ 3.35 GHz |
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AMD FX-4100
4C 4T @ 3.80 GHz |
MediaTek Dimensity 8300
8C 8T @ 3.35 GHz |
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AMD FX-4100
4C 4T @ 3.60 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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MediaTek Dimensity 8300 | AMD FX-4100 |
Unknown | Unknown |