MediaTek MT8735 vs AMD FX-8370

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MediaTek MT8735 CPU1 vs CPU2 AMD FX-8370
MediaTek MT8735 AMD FX-8370

CPU comparison

MediaTek MT8735 or AMD FX-8370 - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.

The MediaTek MT8735 has 4 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 1.30 GHz. Up to GB of memory is supported in 0 memory channels. The MediaTek MT8735 was released in Q2/2015.

The AMD FX-8370 has 8 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.30 GHz. The CPU supports up to GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD FX-8370 was released in Q3/2014.
Mediatek MT-Serie (72) Family AMD FX (30)
MediaTek MT87xx A53 (3) CPU group AMD FX-8000 (11)
1 Generation 2
Cortex-A53 Architecture Vishera (Bulldozer)
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
-- Predecessor --
-- Successor --

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The MediaTek MT8735 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the MediaTek MT8735 is 1.30 GHz while the AMD FX-8370 has 8 CPU cores and 8 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the AMD FX-8370 is at 4.00 GHz (4.30 GHz).

MediaTek MT8735 Characteristic AMD FX-8370
4 Cores 8
4 Threads 8
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking ? Yes
1.30 GHz Frequency 4.00 GHz
-- Turbo Frequency (1 Core) 4.30 GHz
-- Turbo Frequency (All Cores) 4.15 GHz

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

Processors 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.

MediaTek MT8735 Characteristic AMD FX-8370
-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --

Internal Graphics

The MediaTek MT8735 or AMD FX-8370 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.

ARM Mali-T720 MP2 GPU no iGPU
0.01 GHz GPU frequency --
0.01 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
Midgard 3 GPU Generation --
28nm Technology
2 Max. displays
2 Compute units --
32 Shader --
No Hardware Raytracing No
No Frame Generation No
-- Max. GPU Memory --
11 DirectX Version --

Hardware codec support

A 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.

ARM Mali-T720 MP2 GPU no iGPU
No Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
No Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
Decode / Encode Codec h264 No
No Codec VP9 No
Decode / Encode Codec VP8 No
No Codec AV1 No
No Codec AVC No
No Codec VC-1 No
No Codec JPEG No

Memory & PCIe

The MediaTek MT8735 can use up to GB of memory in 0 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is --. The AMD FX-8370 supports up to GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 29.9 GB/s.

MediaTek MT8735 Characteristic AMD FX-8370
LPDDR3 Memory DDR3-1866
Max. Memory
0 Memory channels 2 (Dual Channel)
-- Max. Bandwidth 29.9 GB/s
No ECC Yes
-- L2 Cache --
-- L3 Cache 8.00 MB
-- PCIe version --
-- PCIe lanes --
-- PCIe Bandwidth --

Thermal Management

The thermal design power (TDP for short) of the MediaTek MT8735 is --, while the AMD FX-8370 has a TDP of 125 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently.

MediaTek MT8735 Characteristic AMD FX-8370
-- TDP (PL1 / PBP) 125 W
-- TDP (PL2) --
-- TDP up --
-- TDP down --
-- Tjunction max. --

Technical details

The MediaTek MT8735 is manufactured in 28 nm and has 0.00 MB cache. The AMD FX-8370 is manufactured in 32 nm and has a 8.00 MB cache.

MediaTek MT8735 Characteristic AMD FX-8370
28 nm Technology 32 nm
Chiplet Chip design Unknown
Armv8-A (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4
-- Socket AM3+
None Virtualization AMD-V
No AES-NI Yes
Android Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Q2/2015 Release date Q3/2014
-- Release price 170 $
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Average performance in benchmarks

⌀ Single core performance in 1 CPU benchmarks
MediaTek MT8735 (18%)
AMD FX-8370 (100%)
⌀ Multi core performance in 2 CPU benchmarks
MediaTek MT8735 (9%)
AMD FX-8370 (100%)

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
MediaTek MT8735 MediaTek MT8735
4C 4T @ 1.30 GHz
106 (18%)
AMD FX-8370 AMD FX-8370
8C 8T @ 4.30 GHz
585 (100%)

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
MediaTek MT8735 MediaTek MT8735
4C 4T @ 1.30 GHz
374 (13%)
AMD FX-8370 AMD FX-8370
8C 8T @ 4.15 GHz
2836 (100%)

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Some of the CPUs listed below have been benchmarked by CPU-monkey. However the majority of CPUs have not been tested and the results have been estimated by a CPU-monkey’s secret proprietary formula. As such they do not accurately reflect the actual Passmark CPU mark values and are not endorsed by PassMark Software Pty Ltd.
MediaTek MT8735 MediaTek MT8735
4C 4T @ 1.30 GHz
496 (5%)
AMD FX-8370 AMD FX-8370
8C 8T @ 4.15 GHz
9176 (100%)

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R20 is the successor of Cinebench R15 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
MediaTek MT8735 MediaTek MT8735
4C 4T @ 1.30 GHz
0 (0%)
AMD FX-8370 AMD FX-8370
8C 8T @ 4.30 GHz
204 (100%)

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R20 is the successor of Cinebench R15 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
MediaTek MT8735 MediaTek MT8735
4C 4T @ 1.30 GHz
0 (0%)
AMD FX-8370 AMD FX-8370
8C 8T @ 4.15 GHz
1281 (100%)

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

The CPU-Z benchmark measures a processor's performance by measuring the time it takes the system to complete all benchmark calculations. The faster the benchmark is completed, the higher the score.
MediaTek MT8735 MediaTek MT8735
4C 4T @ 1.30 GHz
0 (0%)
AMD FX-8370 AMD FX-8370
8C 8T @ 4.00 GHz
1550 (100%)

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R15 is the successor of Cinebench 11.5 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
MediaTek MT8735 MediaTek MT8735
4C 4T @ 1.30 GHz
0 (0%)
AMD FX-8370 AMD FX-8370
8C 8T @ 4.30 GHz
98 (100%)

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R15 is the successor of Cinebench 11.5 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
MediaTek MT8735 MediaTek MT8735
4C 4T @ 1.30 GHz
0 (0%)
AMD FX-8370 AMD FX-8370
8C 8T @ 4.15 GHz
673 (100%)

Devices using this processor

MediaTek MT8735 AMD FX-8370
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