Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 | MediaTek MT8121 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 and the MediaTek MT8121 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 4 core processor released in Q3/2016 with the MediaTek MT8121 which has 4 CPU cores and was introduced in Q4/2013. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon (104) | Family | Mediatek MT-Serie (72) |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 425/427 (2) | CPU group | MediaTek MT81xx A7 (5) |
3 | Generation | 1 |
Cortex-A53 | Architecture | Cortex-A7 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 is a 4 core processor with a clock frequency of 1.40 GHz. The processor can compute 4 threads at the same time. The MediaTek MT8121 clocks with 1.30 GHz, has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 | Characteristic | MediaTek MT8121 |
4 | Cores | 4 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
1.40 GHz | Frequency | 1.30 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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Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 | Characteristic | MediaTek MT8121 |
Qualcomm AI engine | AI hardware | -- |
Hexagon 536 | AI specifications | -- |
-- | 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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Qualcomm Adreno 308 | GPU | PowerVR SGX544 |
0.50 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.16 GHz |
0.50 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 0.16 GHz |
3 | GPU Generation | -- |
28 nm | Technology | 45nm |
0 | Max. displays | 1 |
-- | Compute units | 2 |
24 | Shader | 4 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
11 | DirectX Version | 10.1 |
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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Qualcomm Adreno 308 | GPU | PowerVR SGX544 |
Decode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | No |
No | Codec VP8 | Decode |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
No | Codec AVC | No |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | No |
Memory & PCIeUp to 4 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 425, while the MediaTek MT8121 supports a maximum of GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of -- enabled. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 | Characteristic | MediaTek MT8121 |
LPDDR3-1333 | Memory | |
4 GB | Max. Memory | |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 0 |
10.7 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | -- |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
-- | L3 Cache | -- |
-- | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 has a TDP of --. The TDP of the MediaTek MT8121 is --. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 | Characteristic | MediaTek MT8121 |
-- | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | -- |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 has 0.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 28 nm. The cache of MediaTek MT8121 is at 0.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 28 nm. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 | Characteristic | MediaTek MT8121 |
28 nm | Technology | 28 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Chiplet |
Armv8-A (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv7-A (32 bit) |
-- | ISA extensions | -- |
-- | Socket | -- |
None | Virtualization | None |
No | AES-NI | No |
Android | Operating systems | Android |
Q3/2016 | Release date | Q4/2013 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 425
4C 4T @ 1.40 GHz |
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MediaTek MT8121
4C 4T @ 1.30 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 425
4C 4T @ 1.40 GHz |
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MediaTek MT8121
4C 4T @ 1.30 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 425
Qualcomm Adreno 308 @ 0.50 GHz |
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MediaTek MT8121
PowerVR SGX544 @ 0.16 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 425
4C 4T @ 1.40 GHz |
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MediaTek MT8121
4C 4T @ 1.30 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 425
4C 4T @ 1.40 GHz |
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MediaTek MT8121
4C 4T @ 1.30 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 425
4C 4T @ 1.40 GHz |
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MediaTek MT8121
4C 4T @ 1.30 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 | MediaTek MT8121 |
Unknown | Unknown |