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MediaTek MT8321 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 429 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the MediaTek MT8321 and the Qualcomm Snapdragon 429 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the MediaTek MT8321 4 core processor released in Q2/2014 with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 429 which has 4 CPU cores and was introduced in Q3/2018. |
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Mediatek MT-Serie (72) | Family | Qualcomm Snapdragon (104) |
MediaTek MT83xx A7 (6) | CPU group | Qualcomm Snapdragon 429 (1) |
1 | Generation | 4 |
Cortex-A7 | Architecture | Cortex-A53 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe MediaTek MT8321 is a 4 core processor with a clock frequency of 1.30 GHz. The processor can compute 4 threads at the same time. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 429 clocks with 1.95 GHz, has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel. |
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MediaTek MT8321 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 429 |
4 | Cores | 4 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
1.30 GHz | Frequency | 1.95 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | -- |
-- | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | -- |
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 MT8321 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 429 |
-- | AI hardware | Qualcomm AI engine |
-- | AI specifications | Hexagon 536 |
-- | 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-400 | GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 504 |
0.01 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.50 GHz |
0.01 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 0.50 GHz |
Utgard | GPU Generation | 5 |
28nm | Technology | 12 nm |
1 | Max. displays | 0 |
1 | Compute units | -- |
16 | Shader | -- |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
0 | 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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ARM Mali-400 | GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 504 |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
No | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | No |
No | Codec VP8 | No |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
No | Codec AVC | No |
No | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
No | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to GB of memory in a maximum of 0 memory channels is supported by the MediaTek MT8321, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon 429 supports a maximum of 4 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 8.5 GB/s enabled. |
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MediaTek MT8321 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 429 |
Memory | LPDDR3-1066 | |
Max. Memory | 4 GB | |
0 | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
-- | Max. Bandwidth | 8.5 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
-- | L3 Cache | -- |
-- | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe MediaTek MT8321 has a TDP of --. The TDP of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 429 is --. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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MediaTek MT8321 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 429 |
-- | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | -- |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe MediaTek MT8321 has 0.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 28 nm. The cache of Qualcomm Snapdragon 429 is at 0.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 12 nm. |
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MediaTek MT8321 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 429 |
28 nm | Technology | 12 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Chiplet |
Armv7-A (32 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8-A (64 bit) |
-- | ISA extensions | -- |
-- | Socket | -- |
None | Virtualization | None |
No | AES-NI | No |
Android | Operating systems | Android |
Q2/2014 | Release date | Q3/2018 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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MediaTek MT8321
4C 4T @ 1.30 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 429
4C 4T @ 1.95 GHz |
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MediaTek MT8321
4C 4T @ 1.30 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 429
4C 4T @ 1.95 GHz |
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MediaTek MT8321
4C 4T @ 1.30 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 429
4C 4T @ 1.95 GHz |
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MediaTek MT8321
4C 4T @ 1.30 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 429
4C 4T @ 1.95 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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MediaTek MT8321 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 429 |
Unknown | Unknown |