MediaTek MT8321

MediaTek MT8321
Benchmarks & Specs

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The MediaTek MT8321 is a mobile processor that, in its time, was designed for energy efficiency. Its architecture is based on the then-commonly used Cortex-A7 design. This provided a solid foundation for many mobile applications. It was manufactured using the proven 28-nm process. This significantly contributed to a respectable battery life.

This was a real plus for users at the time. The integrated ARM Mali-400 graphics unit was responsible for the graphical representations. This meant that everyday tasks such as smooth video playback were no problem. Browsing the Internet and using social media also worked well. The MediaTek MT8321 was typically found in cheaper tablets and smartphones.

It offered a reliable basic component for basic usage scenarios. We often saw it in devices primarily used for media consumption. Its performance was perfectly adequate for editing emails or playing simple games. This processor reliably fulfilled its task and offered a balanced package. It was a pragmatic choice for devices that were supposed to offer solid function at an attractive price.
  • Energy-efficient architecture
  • Solid performance for everyday tasks
  • Integrated ARM Mali-400 graphics
  • Suitable for price-conscious devices

Performance Overview
Average performance across multiple benchmarks

Single-core performance
Rank ? / ?
In segment Smartphone / Tablet
Multi-core performance
Rank ? / ?
In segment Smartphone / Tablet
Geekbench 5, 64bit Single-Core

Geekbench 5, 64bit Single-Core
Single-core performance

MediaTek MT8127
4C / 4T · 1.30 GHz
72
MediaTek MT8382
4C / 4T · 1.30 GHz
72
MediaTek MT8321
4C / 4T · 1.30 GHz
71
MediaTek MT8125
4C / 4T · 1.20 GHz
69
MediaTek MT8752
8C / 8T · 1.70 GHz
68
Geekbench 5, 64bit Multi-Core

Geekbench 5, 64bit Multi-Core
Multi-core performance

MediaTek MT8127
4C / 4T · 1.30 GHz
261
MediaTek MT8382
4C / 4T · 1.30 GHz
244
MediaTek MT8321
4C / 4T · 1.30 GHz
242
MediaTek MT8121
4C / 4T · 1.30 GHz
239
MediaTek MT6735M
4C / 4T · 1.00 GHz
239

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At a glance

PropertyValue
FamilyMediatek MT-Serie (72)
CPU groupMediaTek MT83xx A7 (6)
ArchitectureCortex-A7
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: 1.30 GHz
Turbo Frequency (1 Core):
Turbo Frequency (4 Cores):
L2-Cache
L3-Cache
OverclockingNo

Integrated graphics (iGPU)

PropertyValue
GPU nameARM Mali-400
GPU frequency0.01 - 0.01 GHz
CUs / Shader1 / 16
Raytracing
Max. displays1
Max. GPU Memory
Technology28nm
Release dateQ2/2008

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 dateQ2/2014
Release price
DocumentsTechnical data sheet
MediaTek MT8321
MediaTek MT8321
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