MediaTek MT6580 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the MediaTek MT6580 and the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the MediaTek MT6580 4 core processor released in 2015 with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q4/2017. |
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Mediatek MT-Serie (72) | Family | Qualcomm Snapdragon (103) |
MediaTek MT65xx A7 (14) | CPU group | Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 (1) |
1 | Generation | 5 |
Cortex-A9 | Architecture | Kryo 260 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe MediaTek MT6580 is a 4 core processor with a clock frequency of 1.30 GHz. The processor can compute 4 threads at the same time. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 clocks with 1.80 GHz, has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. |
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MediaTek MT6580 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 |
4 | Cores | 8 |
4 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
1.30 GHz 4x Cortex-A7 |
A-Core | 1.80 GHz 4x Kryo 260 Gold |
-- | B-Core | 1.60 GHz 4x Kryo 260 Silver |
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 MT6580 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 |
-- | AI hardware | Qualcomm AI engine |
-- | AI specifications | Hexagon DSP |
-- | 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 Mali-400 | GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 509 |
0.40 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.72 GHz |
0.40 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 0.72 GHz |
Utgard | GPU Generation | 5 |
28nm | Technology | 14 nm |
1 | Max. displays | 0 |
1 | Compute units | -- |
16 | Shader | 128 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
0 | DirectX Version | 12.1 |
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 Mali-400 | GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 509 |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
No | Codec h264 | Decode |
No | Codec VP9 | Decode |
No | Codec VP8 | Decode |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
No | Codec AVC | No |
No | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
No | Codec JPEG | Decode |
Memory & PCIeUp to GB of memory in a maximum of 1 memory channels is supported by the MediaTek MT6580, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 supports a maximum of 8 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 10.6 GB/s enabled. |
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MediaTek MT6580 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 |
LPDDR3-533, LPDDR2-533 | Memory | |
Max. Memory | 8 GB | |
1 (Single Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
4.3 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 10.6 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
-- | L3 Cache | -- |
-- | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe MediaTek MT6580 has a TDP of --. The TDP of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 is --. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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MediaTek MT6580 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 |
-- | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | -- |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe MediaTek MT6580 has 0.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 28 nm. The cache of Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 is at 0.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 14 nm. |
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MediaTek MT6580 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 |
28 nm | Technology | 14 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Chiplet |
Armv7-A (32 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8-A (64 bit) |
-- | ISA extensions | -- |
-- | Socket | -- |
None | Virtualization | None |
No | AES-NI | No |
Android | Operating systems | Android |
2015 | Release date | Q4/2017 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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MediaTek MT6580
4C 4T @ 1.30 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
8C 8T @ 1.80 GHz |
MediaTek MT6580
4C 4T @ 1.30 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
8C 8T @ 1.80 GHz |
MediaTek MT6580
ARM Mali-400 @ 0.40 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
Qualcomm Adreno 509 @ 0.72 GHz |
MediaTek MT6580
4C 4T @ 1.30 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
8C 8T @ 1.80 GHz |
MediaTek MT6580
4C 4T @ 1.30 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
8C 8T @ 1.80 GHz |
MediaTek MT6580
4C 4T @ 1.30 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
8C 8T @ 1.80 GHz |
MediaTek MT6580
4C 4T @ 1.30 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
8C 8T @ 1.80 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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MediaTek MT6580 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 |
Unknown | Unknown |