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MediaTek MT8173 Benchmark, Test and specs
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The MediaTek MT8173 has 4 CPU cores and can process 4 threads at the same time. The processor was presented in Q1/2015 and is based on the 1. Generation of the Mediatek MT-Serie series. In the Geekbench 5 benchmark, the MediaTek MT8173 achieved a result of 331 points (single-core) or 768 points (multi-core).
| Name: | MediaTek MT8173 |
|---|---|
| Family: | Mediatek MT-Serie (72) |
| CPU group: | MediaTek MT81xx MT86xx A72 / A53 (3) |
| Architecture: | Cortex-A72 / Cortex-A53 |
| Technology: | 28 nm |
| Segment: | Smartphone / Tablet |
| Generation: | 1 |
| Predecessor: | -- |
| Successor: | -- |
CPU Cores and Base Frequency
The MediaTek MT8173 has 4 cores. The clock frequency of the MediaTek MT8173 is 1.80 GHz. An initial performance assessment can be made using the number of CPU cores.
| CPU Cores / Threads: | 4 / 4 |
|---|---|
| Core architecture: | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
| A-Core: | 2x Cortex-A72 |
| B-Core: | 2x Cortex-A53 |
| Hyperthreading / SMT: | No |
|---|---|
| Overclocking: | No |
| A-Core Frequency: | 1.80 GHz |
| B-Core Frequency: | 1.40 GHz |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)
The MediaTek MT8173 has an integrated graphics that the system can use to efficiently play back videos. The MediaTek MT8173 has the PowerVR GX6250 installed, which has 2 streaming multiprocessors (32 shaders).
| GPU name: | PowerVR GX6250 |
|---|---|
| GPU frequency: | 0.70 GHz |
| GPU (Turbo): | 0.70 GHz |
| Compute units: | 2 |
| Shader: | 32 |
| Hardware Raytracing: | No |
| Release date: | Q1/2014 |
| Max. displays: | 1 |
|---|---|
| Generation: | -- |
| Direct X: | 10 |
| Technology: | 28 nm |
| Max. GPU Memory: | -- |
| Frame Generation: | No |
Memory & PCIeThe MediaTek MT8173 supports a maximum of 2 GB memory. Depending on the mainboard, the processor can use a maximum of 2 (Dual Channel) memory channels. This results in a maximum bandwidth of the main memory of 14.9 GB/s. |
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| Memory type: | Memory bandwidth: |
|---|---|
| LPDDR3-933 | 14.9 GB/s |
| Max. Memory: | 2 GB |
| Memory channels: | 2 (Dual Channel) |
| ECC: | No |
| PCIe: | |
| PCIe Bandwidth: | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe MediaTek MT8173 has a TDP of . Based on the TDP, the system manufacturer can and must adapt the cooling solution to the processor. |
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| TDP (PL1 / PBP): | |
| TDP (PL2): | -- |
| TDP up: | -- |
| TDP down: | -- |
| Tjunction max.: | -- |
Technical details
Modern production reduces the waste heat of a processor and increases its efficiency. The MediaTek MT8173 is made in 28 nm and has 0.00 MB cache.
| Technology: | 28 nm |
|---|---|
| Chip design: | Chiplet |
| Socket: | -- |
| L2-Cache: | -- |
| L3-Cache: | -- |
| AES-NI: | No |
| Operating systems: | Android |
| Virtualization: | None |
|---|---|
| Instruction set (ISA): | Armv8-A (64 bit) |
| ISA extensions: | -- |
| Release date: | Q1/2015 |
| Release price: | -- |
| Part Number: | -- |
| Documents: | Technical data sheet |
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Benchmark results
The benchmark results for the MediaTek MT8173 have been carefully checked by us. We only publish benchmark results that have been created by us or that have been submitted by a visitor and then checked by a team member. All results are based on and fullfill our benchmark guidelines.
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
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Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)
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