MediaTek MT8151 vs AMD FX-8100

Last updated:

CPU comparison with benchmarks


MediaTek MT8151 CPU1 vs CPU2 AMD FX-8100
MediaTek MT8151 AMD FX-8100

CPU comparison

In this CPU comparison, we compare the MediaTek MT8151 and the AMD FX-8100 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.

We compare the MediaTek MT8151 8 core processor released in 2014 with the AMD FX-8100 which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q4/2011.
Mediatek MT-Serie (72) Family AMD FX (30)
MediaTek MT81xx A7 (5) CPU group AMD FX-8000 (11)
1 Generation 2
Cortex-A7 Architecture Vishera (Bulldozer)
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
-- Predecessor --
-- Successor --

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The MediaTek MT8151 is a 8 core processor with a clock frequency of 1.70 GHz. The processor can compute 8 threads at the same time. The AMD FX-8100 clocks with 2.80 GHz (3.70 GHz), has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.

MediaTek MT8151 Characteristic AMD FX-8100
8 Cores 8
8 Threads 8
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking ? Yes
1.70 GHz Frequency 2.80 GHz
-- Turbo Frequency (1 Core) 3.70 GHz
-- Turbo Frequency (All Cores) 3.70 GHz

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 MT8151 Characteristic AMD FX-8100
-- 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-450 MP4 GPU no iGPU
0.01 GHz GPU frequency --
0.01 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
Utgard GPU Generation --
28nm Technology
1 Max. displays
4 Compute units --
64 Shader --
No Hardware Raytracing No
No Frame Generation No
-- Max. GPU Memory --
0 DirectX Version --

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-450 MP4 GPU no iGPU
No Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
No Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
No Codec h264 No
No Codec VP9 No
No Codec VP8 No
No Codec AV1 No
No Codec AVC No
No Codec VC-1 No
No Codec JPEG No

Memory & PCIe

Up to GB of memory in a maximum of 0 memory channels is supported by the MediaTek MT8151, while the AMD FX-8100 supports a maximum of GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 29.9 GB/s enabled.

MediaTek MT8151 Characteristic AMD FX-8100
Memory DDR3-1866
Max. Memory
0 Memory channels 2 (Dual Channel)
-- Max. Bandwidth 29.9 GB/s
No ECC Yes
-- L2 Cache --
-- L3 Cache 8.00 MB
-- PCIe version --
-- PCIe lanes --
-- PCIe Bandwidth --

Thermal Management

The MediaTek MT8151 has a TDP of --. The TDP of the AMD FX-8100 is 95 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution.

MediaTek MT8151 Characteristic AMD FX-8100
-- TDP (PL1 / PBP) 95 W
-- TDP (PL2) --
-- TDP up --
-- TDP down --
-- Tjunction max. --

Technical details

The MediaTek MT8151 has 0.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 28 nm. The cache of AMD FX-8100 is at 8.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 32 nm.

MediaTek MT8151 Characteristic AMD FX-8100
28 nm Technology 32 nm
Chiplet Chip design Unknown
Armv7-A (32 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4
-- Socket AM3+
None Virtualization AMD-V
No AES-NI Yes
Android Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
2014 Release date Q4/2011
-- Release price --
show more data show more data


Rate these processors

Here you can rate the MediaTek MT8151 to help other visitors make their purchasing decisions. The average rating is 0 stars (0 ratings). Rate now:
Here you can rate the AMD FX-8100 to help other visitors make their purchasing decisions. The average rating is 0 stars (0 ratings). Rate now:


Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R20 is the successor of Cinebench R15 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
MediaTek MT8151 MediaTek MT8151
8C 8T @ 1.70 GHz
0 (0%)
AMD FX-8100 AMD FX-8100
8C 8T @ 3.70 GHz
161 (100%)

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R20 is the successor of Cinebench R15 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
MediaTek MT8151 MediaTek MT8151
8C 8T @ 1.70 GHz
0 (0%)
AMD FX-8100 AMD FX-8100
8C 8T @ 3.70 GHz
796 (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 MT8151 MediaTek MT8151
8C 8T @ 1.70 GHz
0 (0%)
AMD FX-8100 AMD FX-8100
8C 8T @ 3.70 GHz
6159 (100%)

Devices using this processor

MediaTek MT8151 AMD FX-8100
Unknown Unknown

Popular comparisons containing this CPUs

1. AMD FX-4100AMD FX-8100 AMD FX-4100 vs AMD FX-8100
2. AMD FX-8100AMD FX-8300 AMD FX-8100 vs AMD FX-8300
3. AMD FX-6300AMD FX-8100 AMD FX-6300 vs AMD FX-8100
4. AMD Phenom II X6 1055TAMD FX-8100 AMD Phenom II X6 1055T vs AMD FX-8100
5. AMD Phenom II X6 1090TAMD FX-8100 AMD Phenom II X6 1090T vs AMD FX-8100
6. Intel Core i5-4460AMD FX-8100 Intel Core i5-4460 vs AMD FX-8100
7. AMD FX-8100AMD C-60 AMD FX-8100 vs AMD C-60
8. Intel Core i5-4670KAMD FX-8100 Intel Core i5-4670K vs AMD FX-8100
9. Intel Core i5-4200MAMD FX-8100 Intel Core i5-4200M vs AMD FX-8100
10. AMD FX-8100AMD FX-9590 AMD FX-8100 vs AMD FX-9590


back to index