MediaTek MT6738T vs MediaTek MT6739

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CPU comparison with benchmarks


MediaTek MT6738T CPU1 vs CPU2 MediaTek MT6739
MediaTek MT6738T MediaTek MT6739

CPU comparison

In this CPU comparison, we compare the MediaTek MT6738T and the MediaTek MT6739 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.

We compare the MediaTek MT6738T 4 core processor released in Q2/2016 with the MediaTek MT6739 which has 4 CPU cores and was introduced in Q4/2017.
Mediatek MT-Serie (72) Family Mediatek MT-Serie (72)
MediaTek MT67xx (17) CPU group MediaTek MT67xx (17)
1 Generation 1
Cortex-A53 Architecture Cortex-A53
Mobile Segment Mobile
-- Predecessor --
-- Successor --

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The MediaTek MT6738T is a 4 core processor with a clock frequency of 1.50 GHz. The processor can compute 4 threads at the same time. The MediaTek MT6739 clocks with 1.50 GHz, has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.

MediaTek MT6738T Characteristic MediaTek MT6739
4 Cores 4
4 Threads 4
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking ? No
1.50 GHz Frequency 1.50 GHz
-- Turbo Frequency (1 Core) --
-- Turbo Frequency (All Cores) --

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

Processors with the support of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. Algorithms for ML improve their performance the more data they have collected via software. ML tasks can be processed up to 10,000 times faster than with a classic processor.

MediaTek MT6738T Characteristic MediaTek MT6739
-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --

Internal Graphics

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.

ARM Mali-T860 MP2 GPU PowerVR GE8100
0.52 GHz GPU frequency 0.57 GHz
0.52 GHz GPU (Turbo) 0.57 GHz
Midgard 4 GPU Generation --
28nm Technology 20 nm
2 Max. displays 2
2 Compute units --
32 Shader --
No Hardware Raytracing No
No Frame Generation No
-- Max. GPU Memory --
11 DirectX Version 10

Hardware codec support

A 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.

ARM Mali-T860 MP2 GPU PowerVR GE8100
Decode / Encode Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
Decode / Encode Codec h264 No
No Codec VP9 No
Decode / Encode Codec VP8 No
No Codec AV1 No
No Codec AVC No
No Codec VC-1 No
Decode / Encode Codec JPEG No

Memory & PCIe

Up to 4 GB of memory in a maximum of 1 memory channels is supported by the MediaTek MT6738T, while the MediaTek MT6739 supports a maximum of 3 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 5.3 GB/s enabled.

MediaTek MT6738T Characteristic MediaTek MT6739
LPDDR3-667 Memory LPDDR3-667
4 GB Max. Memory 3 GB
1 (Single Channel) Memory channels 1 (Single Channel)
5.3 GB/s Max. Bandwidth 5.3 GB/s
No ECC No
-- L2 Cache --
-- L3 Cache --
-- PCIe version --
-- PCIe lanes --
-- PCIe Bandwidth --

Thermal Management

The MediaTek MT6738T has a TDP of --. The TDP of the MediaTek MT6739 is --. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution.

MediaTek MT6738T Characteristic MediaTek MT6739
-- TDP (PL1 / PBP) --
-- TDP (PL2) --
-- TDP up --
-- TDP down --
-- Tjunction max. --

Technical details

The MediaTek MT6738T has 0.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 28 nm. The cache of MediaTek MT6739 is at 0.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 28 nm.

MediaTek MT6738T Characteristic MediaTek MT6739
28 nm Technology 28 nm
Chiplet Chip design Chiplet
Armv8-A (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) Armv8-A (64 bit)
-- ISA extensions --
-- Socket --
None Virtualization None
No AES-NI No
Android Operating systems Android
Q2/2016 Release date Q4/2017
-- Release price --
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iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)

The theoretical computing performance of the internal graphics unit of the processor with simple accuracy (32 bit) in GFLOPS. GFLOPS indicates how many billion floating point operations the iGPU can perform per second.
MediaTek MT6738T MediaTek MT6738T
ARM Mali-T860 MP2 @ 0.52 GHz
35 (100%)
MediaTek MT6739 MediaTek MT6739
PowerVR GE8100 @ 0.57 GHz
10 (29%)

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
MediaTek MT6738T MediaTek MT6738T
4C 4T @ 1.50 GHz
0 (0%)
MediaTek MT6739 MediaTek MT6739
4C 4T @ 1.50 GHz
92 (100%)

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
MediaTek MT6738T MediaTek MT6738T
4C 4T @ 1.50 GHz
0 (0%)
MediaTek MT6739 MediaTek MT6739
4C 4T @ 1.50 GHz
321 (100%)

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Some of the CPUs listed below have been benchmarked by CPU-monkey. However the majority of CPUs have not been tested and the results have been estimated by a CPU-monkey’s secret proprietary formula. As such they do not accurately reflect the actual Passmark CPU mark values and are not endorsed by PassMark Software Pty Ltd.
MediaTek MT6738T MediaTek MT6738T
4C 4T @ 1.50 GHz
0 (0%)
MediaTek MT6739 MediaTek MT6739
4C 4T @ 1.50 GHz
417 (100%)

Devices using this processor

MediaTek MT6738T MediaTek MT6739
Unknown Unknown

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