MediaTek MT8125 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 430
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CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the MediaTek MT8125 and the Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the MediaTek MT8125 4 core processor released in Q4/2013 with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q2/2016. |
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| Mediatek MT-Serie (72) | Family | Qualcomm Snapdragon (102) |
| MediaTek MT81xx A7 (5) | CPU group | Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 (2) |
| 1 | Generation | 3 |
| Cortex-A7 | Architecture | Cortex-A53 |
| Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
| -- | Predecessor | -- |
| -- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe MediaTek MT8125 is a 4 core processor with a clock frequency of 1.20 GHz. The processor can compute 4 threads at the same time. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 clocks with 1.40 GHz, has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. |
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| MediaTek MT8125 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 |
| 4 | Cores | 8 |
| 4 | Threads | 8 |
| normal | Core architecture | normal |
| No | Hyperthreading | No |
| No | Overclocking ? | No |
| 1.20 GHz | Frequency | 1.40 GHz |
| -- | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | -- |
| -- | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | -- |
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningProcessors 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. |
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| MediaTek MT8125 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 |
| -- | AI hardware | Qualcomm AI engine |
| -- | AI specifications | Hexagon 536 |
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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| PowerVR SGX544 | GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 505 |
| 0.26 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.45 GHz |
| 0.26 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 0.45 GHz |
| -- | GPU Generation | 5 |
| 45nm | Technology | 28 nm |
| 1 | Max. displays | 0 |
| 2 | Compute units | -- |
| 4 | Shader | 48 |
| No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
| No | Frame Generation | No |
| -- | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
| 10.1 | DirectX Version | 11 |
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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| PowerVR SGX544 | GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 505 |
| No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode |
| No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
| Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
| No | Codec VP9 | No |
| Decode | Codec VP8 | No |
| No | Codec AV1 | No |
| No | Codec AVC | No |
| No | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
| No | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to GB of memory in a maximum of 0 memory channels is supported by the MediaTek MT8125, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 supports a maximum of 6 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 12.8 GB/s enabled. |
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| MediaTek MT8125 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 |
| LPDDR2 | Memory | LPDDR3-1600 |
| Max. Memory | 6 GB | |
| 0 | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
| -- | Max. Bandwidth | 12.8 GB/s |
| No | ECC | No |
| 1.00 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
| -- | L3 Cache | -- |
| -- | PCIe version | -- |
| -- | PCIe lanes | -- |
| -- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe MediaTek MT8125 has a TDP of --. The TDP of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 is --. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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| MediaTek MT8125 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 |
| -- | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | -- |
| -- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
| -- | TDP up | -- |
| -- | TDP down | -- |
| -- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe MediaTek MT8125 has 1.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 28 nm. The cache of Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 is at 0.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 28 nm. |
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| MediaTek MT8125 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 |
| 28 nm | Technology | 28 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 |
| Q4/2013 | Release date | Q2/2016 |
| -- | Release price | -- |
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Average performance in benchmarks
⌀ Single core performance in 1 CPU benchmarks
⌀ Multi core performance in 1 CPU benchmarks
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.
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MediaTek MT8125
4C 4T @ 1.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 430
8C 8T @ 1.40 GHz |
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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.
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MediaTek MT8125
4C 4T @ 1.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 430
8C 8T @ 1.40 GHz |
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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.
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MediaTek MT8125
PowerVR SGX544 @ 0.26 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 430
Qualcomm Adreno 505 @ 0.45 GHz |
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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.
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MediaTek MT8125
4C 4T @ 1.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 430
8C 8T @ 1.40 GHz |
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Devices using this processor |
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| MediaTek MT8125 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 |
| Unknown | Unknown |
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