MediaTek MT8183 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the MediaTek MT8183 and the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the MediaTek MT8183 8 core processor released in Q3/2019 with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q2/2021. |
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Mediatek MT-Serie (72) | Family | Qualcomm Snapdragon (104) |
MediaTek MT818x 12nm (1) | CPU group | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865/870 (3) |
2 | Generation | 7 |
Cortex-A73/-A53 | Architecture | Kryo 585 |
Smartphone / Tablet | Segment | Smartphone / Tablet |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe MediaTek MT8183 is a 8 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.00 GHz. The processor can compute 8 threads at the same time. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 clocks with 3.20 GHz, has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. |
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MediaTek MT8183 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 |
8 | Cores | 8 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.00 GHz 4x Cortex-A73 |
A-Core | 3.20 GHz 1x Kryo 585 Prime |
2.00 GHz 4x Cortex-A53 |
B-Core | 2.42 GHz 3x Kryo 585 Gold |
-- | C-Core | 1.80 GHz 4x Kryo 585 Silver |
NPU AI performanceThe performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. |
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MediaTek MT8183 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 |
Mediatek APU | AI hardware | Qualcomm AI engine |
Dual core APU @ 0.5 TOPS | AI specifications | Hexagon 698 @ 15 TOPS |
-- | NPU + CPU + iGPU | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)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. |
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ARM Mali-G72 MP3 | GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 650 |
0.80 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.25 GHz |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 0.67 GHz |
Bifrost 2 | GPU Generation | 6 |
16 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
1 | Max. displays | 1 |
3 | Compute units | 2 |
48 | Shader | 512 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
2 GB | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
12 | DirectX Version | 12.0 |
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-G72 MP3 | GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 650 |
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 |
Decode / Encode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to 4 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the MediaTek MT8183, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 supports a maximum of 16 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 44.0 GB/s enabled. |
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MediaTek MT8183 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 |
LPDDR4-2400, LPDDR3-1600 | Memory | LPDDR5-5500, LPDDR4X-4266 |
4 GB | Max. Memory | 16 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
19.1 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 44.0 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | 2.00 MB |
-- | L3 Cache | 7.00 MB |
-- | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe MediaTek MT8183 has a TDP of 5 W. The TDP of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 is 10 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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MediaTek MT8183 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 |
5 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 10 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe MediaTek MT8183 has 0.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 12 nm. The cache of Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 is at 9.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 7 nm. |
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MediaTek MT8183 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 |
12 nm | Technology | 7 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 |
Q3/2019 | Release date | Q2/2021 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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MediaTek MT8183
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
MediaTek MT8183
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
MediaTek MT8183
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
MediaTek MT8183
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
MediaTek MT8183
ARM Mali-G72 MP3 @ 0.80 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
Qualcomm Adreno 650 @ 0.67 GHz |
MediaTek MT8183
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
MediaTek MT8183
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
MediaTek MT8183
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
MediaTek MT8183
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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MediaTek MT8183 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 |
Amazon Fire HD 10 (2021) Amazon Fire HD 10 Plus (2021) |
Unknown |