Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 | MediaTek MT8321 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 and the MediaTek MT8321 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 8 core processor released in Q4/2016 with the MediaTek MT8321 which has 4 CPU cores and was introduced in Q2/2014. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon (104) | Family | Mediatek MT-Serie (72) |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 625/626 (2) | CPU group | MediaTek MT83xx A7 (6) |
3 | Generation | 1 |
Cortex-A53 | Architecture | Cortex-A7 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 is a 8 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.20 GHz. The processor can compute 8 threads at the same time. The MediaTek MT8321 clocks with 1.30 GHz, has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 | Characteristic | MediaTek MT8321 |
8 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.20 GHz | Frequency | 1.30 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | -- |
2.20 GHz | 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 626 | Characteristic | MediaTek MT8321 |
Qualcomm AI engine | AI hardware | -- |
Hexagon 546 | 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 506 | GPU | ARM Mali-400 |
0.65 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.01 GHz |
0.65 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 0.01 GHz |
5 | GPU Generation | Utgard |
14 nm | Technology | 28nm |
0 | Max. displays | 1 |
-- | Compute units | 1 |
96 | Shader | 16 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
11 | DirectX Version | 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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Qualcomm Adreno 506 | GPU | ARM Mali-400 |
Decode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | No |
No | Codec VP9 | No |
No | Codec VP8 | No |
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 1 memory channels is supported by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 626, while the MediaTek MT8321 supports a maximum of GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of -- enabled. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 | Characteristic | MediaTek MT8321 |
LPDDR3-1866 | Memory | |
4 GB | Max. Memory | |
1 (Single Channel) | Memory channels | 0 |
7.5 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | -- |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
-- | L3 Cache | -- |
-- | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 has a TDP of --. The TDP of the MediaTek MT8321 is --. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 | Characteristic | MediaTek MT8321 |
-- | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | -- |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 has 0.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 14 nm. The cache of MediaTek MT8321 is at 0.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 28 nm. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 | Characteristic | MediaTek MT8321 |
14 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 |
Q4/2016 | Release date | Q2/2014 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 626
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
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MediaTek MT8321
4C 4T @ 1.30 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 626
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
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MediaTek MT8321
4C 4T @ 1.30 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 626
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
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MediaTek MT8321
4C 4T @ 1.30 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 626
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
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MediaTek MT8321
4C 4T @ 1.30 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 626
Qualcomm Adreno 506 @ 0.65 GHz |
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MediaTek MT8321
ARM Mali-400 @ 0.01 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 | MediaTek MT8321 |
Unknown | Unknown |