MediaTek MT8317T

MediaTek MT8317T
Benchmarks & Specs

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The MediaTek MT8317T is a processor that once gave many devices their basic function. It is based on the Cortex-A9 architecture and was manufactured using the 40nm process. This chip was specifically designed for use in tablets and similar mobile applications. We could see how the MT8317T was particularly convincing due to its energy efficiency.

This was crucial for long battery life in devices where mobility was a priority. Integrated PowerVR SGX531. A clear advantage of the MediaTek MT8317T was also the integrated graphics unit, the PowerVR SGX531. It enabled the smooth display of simple content and basic multimedia applications. For the requirements of many entry-level devices at the time, this offered absolutely sufficient performance.

The processor helped to make a variety of affordable devices accessible. It provided solid basic functionality for everyday tasks. This made it a popular choice for manufacturers who focused on cost-effectiveness.
  • High energy efficiency
  • Integrated graphics unit PowerVR SGX531
  • Enabled cost-effective devices

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)

MediaTek MT6572
ARM Mali-400
5
MediaTek MT8312
ARM Mali-400
5
MediaTek MT8317T
PowerVR SGX531
4
MediaTek MT6577T
PowerVR SGX531
4
MediaTek MT6577
PowerVR SGX531
4

More benchmarks

At a glance

PropertyValue
FamilyMediatek MT-Serie (72)
CPU groupMediaTek MT83xx A9 (3)
ArchitectureCortex-A9
Technology40 nm
SegmentSmartphone / Tablet
Socket
Generation1
Predecessor
Successor

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

PropertyValue
CPU Cores / Threads2 / 2
Hyperthreading / SMT
Core architecturenormal
Cores: 2x Cortex-A9
Frequency: 1.20 GHz
Turbo Frequency (1 Core):
Turbo Frequency (2 Cores):
L2-Cache
L3-Cache
OverclockingNo

Integrated graphics (iGPU)

PropertyValue
GPU namePowerVR SGX531
GPU frequency0.52 - 0.52 GHz
CUs / Shader1 /
Raytracing
Max. displays1
Max. GPU Memory
Technology65nm
Release dateQ4/2006

Memory & PCIe

Memory typeMemory bandwidth
PropertyValue
Max. Memory
Memory channels0
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 MT8317T
MediaTek MT8317T
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