MediaTek MT8173 | AMD A4-4020 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the MediaTek MT8173 and the AMD A4-4020 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the MediaTek MT8173 4 core processor released in Q1/2015 with the AMD A4-4020 which has 2 CPU cores and was introduced in Q1/2014. |
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Mediatek MT-Serie (72) | Family | AMD A (112) |
MediaTek MT81xx MT86xx A72 / A53 (3) | CPU group | AMD A4-4000 (2) |
1 | Generation | 2 |
Cortex-A72 / Cortex-A53 | Architecture | Richland (Piledriver) |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe MediaTek MT8173 is a 4 core processor with a clock frequency of 1.80 GHz. The processor can compute 4 threads at the same time. The AMD A4-4020 clocks with 3.20 GHz (3.40 GHz), has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel. |
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MediaTek MT8173 | Characteristic | AMD A4-4020 |
4 | Cores | 2 |
4 | Threads | 2 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | Yes |
1.80 GHz 2x Cortex-A72 |
A-Core | 3.20 GHz (3.40 GHz) |
1.40 GHz 2x Cortex-A53 |
B-Core | -- |
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 GX6250 | GPU | AMD Radeon HD 7480D |
0.70 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.72 GHz |
0.70 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
-- | GPU Generation | 4 |
28 nm | Technology | 32 nm |
1 | Max. displays | 2 |
2 | Compute units | 2 |
32 | Shader | 128 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 2 GB |
10 | 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 GX6250 | GPU | AMD Radeon HD 7480D |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
No | Codec h264 | Decode |
No | Codec VP9 | No |
No | Codec VP8 | No |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
No | Codec AVC | Decode |
No | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
No | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to 2 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the MediaTek MT8173, while the AMD A4-4020 supports a maximum of GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 21.3 GB/s enabled. |
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MediaTek MT8173 | Characteristic | AMD A4-4020 |
LPDDR3-933 | Memory | DDR3-1333 |
2 GB | Max. Memory | |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
14.9 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 21.3 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
-- | L3 Cache | 1.00 MB |
-- | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe MediaTek MT8173 has a TDP of --. The TDP of the AMD A4-4020 is 65 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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MediaTek MT8173 | Characteristic | AMD A4-4020 |
-- | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 65 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe MediaTek MT8173 has 0.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 28 nm. The cache of AMD A4-4020 is at 1.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 32 nm. |
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MediaTek MT8173 | Characteristic | AMD A4-4020 |
28 nm | Technology | 32 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Unknown |
Armv8-A (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
-- | ISA extensions | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 |
-- | Socket | FM2 |
None | Virtualization | AMD-V |
No | AES-NI | Yes |
Android | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q1/2015 | Release date | Q1/2014 |
-- | Release price | 32 $ |
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MediaTek MT8173
4C 4T @ 1.80 GHz |
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AMD A4-4020
2C 2T @ 3.40 GHz |
MediaTek MT8173
4C 4T @ 1.80 GHz |
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AMD A4-4020
2C 2T @ 3.40 GHz |
MediaTek MT8173
PowerVR GX6250 @ 0.70 GHz |
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AMD A4-4020
AMD Radeon HD 7480D @ 0.72 GHz |
MediaTek MT8173
4C 4T @ 1.80 GHz |
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AMD A4-4020
2C 2T @ 3.40 GHz |
MediaTek MT8173
4C 4T @ 1.80 GHz |
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AMD A4-4020
2C 2T @ 3.40 GHz |
MediaTek MT8173
4C 4T @ 1.80 GHz |
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AMD A4-4020
2C 2T @ 3.40 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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MediaTek MT8173 | AMD A4-4020 |
Amazon Fire HD 10 (2017) | Unknown |