Intel Atom N2100 vs MediaTek Dimensity 1000+

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Intel Atom N2100 or Intel Atom N2100 – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Atom N2100 features 1 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2011 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Atom series.
To use the Intel Atom N2100, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 559 socket.
The MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2020 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Mediatek Dimensity series.
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Atom N2100 Name MediaTek Dimensity 1000+
Intel Atom Family Mediatek Dimensity
3 Generation 1
Intel Atom N2000 Group MediaTek Dimensity 1000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Atom N2100 has 1 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom N2100 is 1.6 GHz
The processor has one core only.
The MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 2.6 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
Processors with hybrid (big.LITTLE) architecture strike a balance between performance and power efficiency, making them ideal for mobile devices.
2 Threads 8
Yes Hyperthreading No
1x Cores None
None None 2.0 GHz
None None 2.6 GHz
None None 4x Cortex-A55
None None 4x Cortex-A77
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture hybrid (big.LITTLE)
1.6 GHz Frequency None
1 CPU Cores 8
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Atom N2100 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Atom N2100 uses the PowerVR SGX545, which has 32 texture shaders
and 4 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ uses the ARM Mali-G77 MP9, which has 144 texture shaders
and 9 execution units.
0.64 GHz GPU frequency 0.85 GHz
Q1/2010 Release date Q2/2019
10.1 Direct X 12
PowerVR SGX545 GPU name ARM Mali-G77 MP9
32 nm Technology 7 nm
-- Max. displays --
32 Shaders 144
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 4.0 GB
4 Execution units 9
-- Generation Vallhall 1
-- GPU (Turbo) --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware Mediatek APU 3.0
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
No AVC Decode / Encode
No VC-1 Decode / Encode
No VP9 Decode / Encode
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
No h264 Decode / Encode
No VP8 Decode / Encode
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
No JPEG Decode / Encode
No AV1 Decode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 4.0 GB distributed across 1 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 8.5 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
1 Memory channels 4
4.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
No AES-NI No
No ECC No
8.5 GB/s Bandwidth --
DDR3-800 Memory type LPDDR4X-1866
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 3.5 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
-- Tjunction max --
3.5 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) None
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Atom N2100 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
Q4/2011 Release date Q2/2020
-- Part Number MT6889Z/CZA
512.0 KB L2-Cache 0 bytes
None Virtualization None
SSE3 ISA extensions
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
Cedarview Architecture Cortex-A77 / Cortex-A55
32 nm Technology 7 nm
BGA 559 Socket
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Android
-- Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) ARMv8-A64 (64 bit)
0 bytes L3-Cache 0 bytes