MediaTek MT6589T

MediaTek MT6589T
Benchmarks & Specs

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The MediaTek MT6589T was once a widely used mobile processor. It utilized the proven Cortex-A9 architecture, which formed a solid foundation. This enabled a balanced performance for smartphone applications of the time. It was manufactured using the 28-nanometer process. That was an advanced step towards more efficient hardware for its time.

The PowerVR SGX544 graphics unit was integrated. This GPU supported many of the common multimedia tasks smoothly. Simple mobile gaming was also quite possible with it. With its 1 MB Level-2 cache, the chip ensured responsive operations. The MediaTek MT6589T was found in many popular devices. It contributed significantly to the spread of high-performance smartphones.

We fondly remember its reliability in everyday situations. This processor was a fundamental building block for many users. It offered a good mix of function and accessibility. MediaTek demonstrated its skills in the mobile world of that time here. It remained a reliable companion for its users.
  • Cortex-A9 Architecture
  • Efficient 28-Nanometer Manufacturing
  • Integrated PowerVR SGX544 Graphics Unit
  • 1 MB Level-2 Cache

Performance Overview
Average performance across multiple benchmarks

Single-core performance
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In segment Smartphone / Tablet
Multi-core performance
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In segment Smartphone / Tablet
iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)

iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)

Apple A5
Apple A5 112 %
PowerVR SGX543MP2 (2 Cores)
13
MediaTek MT8389T
PowerVR SGX544
11
MediaTek MT6589T
PowerVR SGX544
11
MediaTek MT6739
PowerVR GE8100
10
Samsung Exynos 3475
ARM Mali-T720 MP1
10

More benchmarks

At a glance

PropertyValue
FamilyMediatek MT-Serie (72)
CPU groupMediaTek MT65xx A7 (14)
ArchitectureCortex-A9
Technology28 nm
SegmentSmartphone / Tablet
Socket
Generation1
Predecessor
Successor

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

PropertyValue
CPU Cores / Threads4 / 4
Hyperthreading / SMT
Core architecturenormal
Cores: 4x Cortex-A7
Frequency: 1.50 GHz
Turbo Frequency (1 Core):
Turbo Frequency (4 Cores):
L2-Cache1.00 MB
L3-Cache
OverclockingNo

Integrated graphics (iGPU)

PropertyValue
GPU namePowerVR SGX544
GPU frequency0.36 - 0.36 GHz
CUs / Shader2 / 4
Raytracing
Max. displays1
Max. GPU Memory
Technology45nm
Release dateQ1/2010

Memory & PCIe

Memory typeMemory bandwidth
LPDDR2-533
4.3 GB/s
PropertyValue
Max. Memory
Memory channels1
ECC
PCIe
PCIe Bandwidth

Thermal Management

PropertyValue
TDP
TDP (PL2)
TDP up
TDP down
T. junction max.

Technical details

PropertyValue
Chip designChiplet
AES-NI
Operating systemsAndroid
Instruction setArmv7-A (32 bit)
ISA extensions
Release dateQ3/2013
Release price
Documents
MediaTek MT6589T
MediaTek MT6589T
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