MediaTek MT6591

MediaTek MT6591
Benchmarks & Specs

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The MediaTek MT6591 is a SoC from MediaTek that powered a wide range of mobile devices. It was developed based on the well-known Cortex-A9 architecture. This gave it a solid foundation for various computing tasks. It was manufactured using the proven 28-nanometer process. This contributed to the chip having considerable energy efficiency for its time.

An important part of the package is the integrated graphics unit, the ARM Mali-450 MP4. With its four cores, it was quite capable of mastering the graphical requirements of many applications and games. It enabled a smooth display of user interfaces and media. This processor was designed to provide a balanced experience for everyday smartphone use.

It delivered reliable performance without consuming excessive energy. Its configuration aimed for versatility. The MediaTek MT6591 package was a good option for manufacturers. It supported the realization of functional and cost-effective smartphones. We remember it as a reliable partner in many devices.

  • Cortex-A9 Architecture
  • Efficient 28nm Manufacturing
  • Integrated ARM Mali-450 MP4 Graphics

Performance Overview
Average performance across multiple benchmarks

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

iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)

UNISOC T610
UNISOC T610 109 %
ARM Mali-G52 MP2
39
MediaTek Helio A25
PowerVR GE8320
38
MediaTek MT6591
ARM Mali-450 MP4
36
MediaTek MT6750N
ARM Mali-T860 MP2
35
MediaTek MT6750
ARM Mali-T860 MP2
35

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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 / Threads6 / 6
Hyperthreading / SMT
Core architecturenormal
Cores: 6x Cortex-A7
Frequency: 1.50 GHz
Turbo Frequency (1 Core):
Turbo Frequency (6 Cores):
L2-Cache1.00 MB
L3-Cache
OverclockingNo

Integrated graphics (iGPU)

PropertyValue
GPU nameARM Mali-450 MP4
GPU frequency0.60 - 0.60 GHz
CUs / Shader4 / 64
Raytracing
Max. displays1
Max. GPU Memory
Technology28nm
Release date2012

Memory & PCIe

Memory typeMemory bandwidth
LPDDR3
LPDDR2
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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 dateQ1/2014
Release price
Documents
MediaTek MT6591
MediaTek MT6591
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