MediaTek Dimensity 9300 | Intel Core i3-540 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the MediaTek Dimensity 9300 and the Intel Core i3-540 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the MediaTek Dimensity 9300 8 core processor released in Q4/2023 with the Intel Core i3-540 which has 2 CPU cores and was introduced in Q1/2010. |
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Mediatek Dimensity (36) | Family | Intel Core i3 (205) |
MediaTek Dimensity 9300 (1) | CPU group | Intel Core i3 500 (4) |
5 | Generation | 1 |
Cortex-X4 / -A720 | Architecture | Clarkdale |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop / Server |
MediaTek Dimensity 9200+ | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe MediaTek Dimensity 9300 is a 8 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.25 GHz. The processor can compute 8 threads at the same time. The Intel Core i3-540 clocks with 3.06 GHz, has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel. |
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MediaTek Dimensity 9300 | Characteristic | Intel Core i3-540 |
8 | Cores | 2 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
3.25 GHz 1x Cortex-X4 |
A-Core | 3.06 GHz |
2.85 GHz 3x Cortex-X4 |
B-Core | -- |
2.00 GHz 4x Cortex-A720 |
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 9300 | Characteristic | Intel Core i3-540 |
Mediatek APU | AI hardware | -- |
MediaTek APU 790 @ 33 TOPS | AI specifications | -- |
-- | NPU + CPU + iGPU | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)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. |
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ARM Immortalis-G720 MC12 | GPU | Intel HD Graphics (Westmere) |
1.00 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.50 GHz |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 0.73 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | 5 |
4 nm | Technology | 32 nm |
0 | Max. displays | 2 |
12 | Compute units | 12 |
-- | Shader | 24 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 2 GB |
12 | DirectX Version | 10.1 |
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 Immortalis-G720 MC12 | GPU | Intel HD Graphics (Westmere) |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP8 | No |
Decode | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VC-1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | No |
Memory & PCIeUp to 16 GB of memory in a maximum of 4 memory channels is supported by the MediaTek Dimensity 9300, while the Intel Core i3-540 supports a maximum of 16 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 21.3 GB/s enabled. |
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MediaTek Dimensity 9300 | Characteristic | Intel Core i3-540 |
LPDDR5X-9600 | Memory | DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333 |
16 GB | Max. Memory | 16 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
76.8 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 21.3 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
-- | L2 Cache | 0.50 MB |
18.00 MB | L3 Cache | 4.00 MB |
-- | PCIe version | 2.0 |
-- | PCIe lanes | 16 |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | 8.0 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe MediaTek Dimensity 9300 has a TDP of 12.5 W. The TDP of the Intel Core i3-540 is 73 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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MediaTek Dimensity 9300 | Characteristic | Intel Core i3-540 |
12.5 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 73 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe MediaTek Dimensity 9300 has 18.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 4 nm. The cache of Intel Core i3-540 is at 4.50 MB. The processor is manufactured in 32 nm. |
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MediaTek Dimensity 9300 | Characteristic | Intel Core i3-540 |
4 nm | Technology | 32 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Monolithic |
Armv9-A (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
-- | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2 |
-- | Socket | LGA 1156 |
None | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT |
No | AES-NI | No |
Android | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q4/2023 | Release date | Q1/2010 |
-- | Release price | 117 $ |
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MediaTek Dimensity 9300
8C 8T @ 3.25 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-540
2C 4T @ 3.06 GHz |
MediaTek Dimensity 9300
8C 8T @ 3.25 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-540
2C 4T @ 3.06 GHz |
MediaTek Dimensity 9300
ARM Immortalis-G720 MC12 @ 1.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-540
Intel HD Graphics (Westmere) @ 0.73 GHz |
MediaTek Dimensity 9300
8C 8T @ 3.25 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-540
2C 4T @ 3.06 GHz |
MediaTek Dimensity 9300
8C 8T @ 3.25 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-540
2C 4T @ 3.06 GHz |
MediaTek Dimensity 9300
8C 8T @ 3.25 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-540
2C 4T @ 3.06 GHz |
MediaTek Dimensity 9300
8C 8T @ 3.25 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-540
2C 4T @ 3.06 GHz |
MediaTek Dimensity 9300
8C 8T @ 3.25 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-540
2C 4T @ 3.06 GHz |
MediaTek Dimensity 9300
8C 8T @ 3.25 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-540
2C 4T @ 3.06 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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MediaTek Dimensity 9300 | Intel Core i3-540 |
Unknown | Unknown |