MediaTek MT8168 | Intel Core i3-7020U | |
CPU comparisonMediaTek MT8168 or Intel Core i3-7020U - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The MediaTek MT8168 has 4 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.00 GHz. Up to 3 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The MediaTek MT8168 was released in Q2/2020. The Intel Core i3-7020U has 2 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.30 GHz. The CPU supports up to 32 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i3-7020U was released in Q3/2018. |
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Mediatek MT-Serie (72) | Family | Intel Core i3 (205) |
MediaTek MT816x 12nm (1) | CPU group | Intel Core i 7000U (18) |
2 | Generation | 7 |
Cortex-A53 | Architecture | Kaby Lake U |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe MediaTek MT8168 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the MediaTek MT8168 is 2.00 GHz while the Intel Core i3-7020U has 2 CPU cores and 4 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-7020U is at 2.30 GHz. |
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MediaTek MT8168 | Characteristic | Intel Core i3-7020U |
4 | Cores | 2 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.00 GHz | Frequency | 2.30 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | -- |
-- | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The MediaTek MT8168 or Intel Core i3-7020U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die. |
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ARM Mali-G52 MP1 | GPU | Intel HD Graphics 620 |
0.85 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.30 GHz |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 1.00 GHz |
Bifrost 2 | GPU Generation | 9.5 |
16 nm | Technology | 14 nm |
2 | Max. displays | 3 |
1 | Compute units | 24 |
16 | Shader | 192 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 32 GB |
12 | DirectX Version | 12 |
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-G52 MP1 | GPU | Intel HD Graphics 620 |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe MediaTek MT8168 can use up to 3 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 14.9 GB/s. The Intel Core i3-7020U supports up to 32 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 34.1 GB/s. |
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MediaTek MT8168 | Characteristic | Intel Core i3-7020U |
LPDDR4X-1866, LPDDR4-1600 | Memory | LPDDR3-1866, DDR4-2133 |
3 GB | Max. Memory | 32 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
14.9 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 34.1 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
-- | L3 Cache | 3.00 MB |
-- | PCIe version | 3.0 |
-- | PCIe lanes | 12 |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | 11.8 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the MediaTek MT8168 is 3 W, while the Intel Core i3-7020U has a TDP of 15 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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MediaTek MT8168 | Characteristic | Intel Core i3-7020U |
3 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 15 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe MediaTek MT8168 is manufactured in 12 nm and has 0.00 MB cache. The Intel Core i3-7020U is manufactured in 14 nm and has a 3.00 MB cache. |
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MediaTek MT8168 | Characteristic | Intel Core i3-7020U |
12 nm | Technology | 14 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Monolithic |
Armv8-A (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
-- | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 |
-- | Socket | BGA 1356 |
None | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
No | AES-NI | Yes |
Android | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q2/2020 | Release date | Q3/2018 |
-- | Release price | 281 $ |
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MediaTek MT8168
4C 4T @ 2.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-7020U
2C 4T @ 2.30 GHz |
MediaTek MT8168
4C 4T @ 2.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-7020U
2C 4T @ 2.30 GHz |
MediaTek MT8168
4C 4T @ 2.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-7020U
2C 4T @ 2.30 GHz |
MediaTek MT8168
4C 4T @ 2.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-7020U
2C 4T @ 2.30 GHz |
MediaTek MT8168
ARM Mali-G52 MP1 @ 0.85 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-7020U
Intel HD Graphics 620 @ 1.00 GHz |
MediaTek MT8168
4C 4T @ 2.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-7020U
2C 4T @ 2.30 GHz |
MediaTek MT8168
4C 4T @ 2.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-7020U
2C 4T @ 2.30 GHz |
MediaTek MT8168
4C 4T @ 2.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-7020U
2C 4T @ 2.30 GHz |
MediaTek MT8168
4C 4T @ 2.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-7020U
2C 4T @ 2.30 GHz |
MediaTek MT8168
4C 4T @ 2.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-7020U
2C 4T @ 2.30 GHz |
MediaTek MT8168
4C 4T @ 2.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-7020U
2C 4T @ 2.30 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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MediaTek MT8168 | Intel Core i3-7020U |
Amazon Fire HD 8 (2020) Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus (2020) |
Dell Inspiron 14 3481 HP 250 G7 Medion Akoya E15403 Lenovo V130-15IKB Acer Aspire 3 (A315-54K-34G9) |