MediaTek MT8173
Benchmarks & Specs

The MediaTek MT8173, a SoC from MediaTek, was developed for mobile applications. It combined solid processing performance with efficiency at the time. Inside, a mixture of Cortex-A72 and Cortex-A53 cores work. This configuration enabled balanced task management. The chip was manufactured in the 28 nm process.

This contributed to its energy efficiency at the time. For graphics tasks, the integrated PowerVR GX6250 GPU was responsible. It offered a decent display for videos and simple games. Many tablets and smart home devices benefited from this combination. Even today, the MediaTek MT8173 can still be found in some products.

Its reliability was an important factor. It was well equipped for everyday tasks. We see that it has given many devices a long lifespan. The architecture was advanced for its time. It provided a good basis for multimedia experiences. It is remarkable how well it still performs its tasks.

• Balanced processing power through ARM Cortex-A72 and Cortex-A53 cores
• Integrated PowerVR GX6250 graphics for multimedia and simple games
• Energy-efficient manufacturing in 28 nm process
• Reliability for use in mobile devices