MediaTek MT8317T | Intel Core i7-3970X | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the MediaTek MT8317T and the Intel Core i7-3970X and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the MediaTek MT8317T 2 core processor released in Q3/2013 with the Intel Core i7-3970X which has 6 CPU cores and was introduced in Q4/2012. |
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Mediatek MT-Serie (72) | Family | Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition (24) |
MediaTek MT83xx A9 (3) | CPU group | Intel Core i 3000X (4) |
1 | Generation | 3 |
Cortex-A9 | Architecture | Sandy Bridge E |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe MediaTek MT8317T is a 2 core processor with a clock frequency of 1.20 GHz. The processor can compute 2 threads at the same time. The Intel Core i7-3970X clocks with 3.50 GHz (4.00 GHz), has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel. |
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MediaTek MT8317T | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-3970X |
2 | Cores | 6 |
2 | Threads | 12 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | Yes |
1.20 GHz | Frequency | 3.50 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 4.00 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 4.00 GHz |
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 SGX531 | GPU | no iGPU |
0.52 GHz | GPU frequency | -- |
0.52 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
-- | GPU Generation | -- |
65nm | Technology | |
1 | Max. displays | |
1 | Compute units | -- |
-- | Shader | -- |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
10.1 | DirectX Version | -- |
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 SGX531 | 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 & PCIeUp to GB of memory in a maximum of 0 memory channels is supported by the MediaTek MT8317T, while the Intel Core i7-3970X supports a maximum of 64 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s enabled. |
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MediaTek MT8317T | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-3970X |
Memory | DDR3-1600 | |
Max. Memory | 64 GB | |
0 | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
-- | Max. Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
-- | L3 Cache | 15.00 MB |
-- | PCIe version | 2.0 |
-- | PCIe lanes | 40 |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | 20.0 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe MediaTek MT8317T has a TDP of --. The TDP of the Intel Core i7-3970X is 150 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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MediaTek MT8317T | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-3970X |
-- | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 150 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe MediaTek MT8317T has 0.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 40 nm. The cache of Intel Core i7-3970X is at 15.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 32 nm. |
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MediaTek MT8317T | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-3970X |
40 nm | Technology | 32 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Monolithic |
Armv7-A (32 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
-- | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX |
-- | Socket | LGA 2011 |
None | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d (C2 Stepping) |
No | AES-NI | Yes |
Android | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q3/2013 | Release date | Q4/2012 |
-- | Release price | 820 $ |
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MediaTek MT8317T
2C 2T @ 1.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-3970X
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
MediaTek MT8317T
2C 2T @ 1.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-3970X
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
MediaTek MT8317T
2C 2T @ 1.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-3970X
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
MediaTek MT8317T
2C 2T @ 1.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-3970X
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
MediaTek MT8317T
PowerVR SGX531 @ 0.52 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-3970X
@ 0.00 GHz |
MediaTek MT8317T
2C 2T @ 1.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-3970X
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
MediaTek MT8317T
2C 2T @ 1.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-3970X
6C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
MediaTek MT8317T
2C 2T @ 1.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-3970X
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
MediaTek MT8317T
2C 2T @ 1.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-3970X
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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MediaTek MT8317T | Intel Core i7-3970X |
Unknown | Unknown |