MediaTek MT8173 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the MediaTek MT8173 and the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the MediaTek MT8173 4 core processor released in Q1/2015 with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q2/2023. |
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Mediatek MT-Serie (72) | Family | Qualcomm Snapdragon (102) |
MediaTek MT81xx MT86xx A72 / A53 (3) | CPU group | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 (1) |
1 | Generation | 2 |
Cortex-A72 / Cortex-A53 | Architecture | Kryo Gold / Kryo Silver |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | 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 Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 clocks with 2.20 GHz, has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. |
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MediaTek MT8173 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 |
4 | Cores | 8 |
4 | Threads | 8 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
1.80 GHz 2x Cortex-A72 |
A-Core | 2.20 GHz 2x Cortex-A78 |
1.40 GHz 2x Cortex-A53 |
B-Core | 2.00 GHz 6x Cortex-A55 |
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 MT8173 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 |
-- | AI hardware | Qualcomm AI engine |
-- | AI specifications | Hexagon |
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 | Qualcomm Adreno 613 |
0.70 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.96 GHz |
0.70 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 0.96 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | -- |
28 nm | Technology | |
1 | Max. displays | 2 |
2 | Compute units | -- |
32 | Shader | -- |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
10 | DirectX Version | 12.1 |
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 | Qualcomm Adreno 613 |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode |
No | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | Decode |
No | Codec VP8 | Decode |
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 Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 supports a maximum of GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s enabled. |
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MediaTek MT8173 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 |
LPDDR3-933 | Memory | LPDDR4X-4266, LPDDR5-6400 |
2 GB | Max. Memory | |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
14.9 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
-- | L3 Cache | -- |
-- | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe MediaTek MT8173 has a TDP of --. The TDP of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 is --. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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MediaTek MT8173 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 |
-- | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | -- |
-- | 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 Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 is at 0.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 4 nm. |
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MediaTek MT8173 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 |
28 nm | Technology | 4 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, Windows 10 (ARM) |
Q1/2015 | Release date | Q2/2023 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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MediaTek MT8173
4C 4T @ 1.80 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
MediaTek MT8173
4C 4T @ 1.80 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
MediaTek MT8173
4C 4T @ 1.80 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
MediaTek MT8173
4C 4T @ 1.80 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
MediaTek MT8173
PowerVR GX6250 @ 0.70 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2
Qualcomm Adreno 613 @ 0.96 GHz |
MediaTek MT8173
4C 4T @ 1.80 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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MediaTek MT8173 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 |
Amazon Fire HD 10 (2017) | Unknown |