Intel Core i3-10300 vs MediaTek Dimensity 1000C

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Intel Core i3-10300 or Intel Core i3-10300 – 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 Core i3-10300 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2020 and belongs to the 10 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-10300, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
The MediaTek Dimensity 1000C features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2020 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Mediatek Dimensity series.
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Core i3-10300 Name MediaTek Dimensity 1000C
Intel Core i3 Family Mediatek Dimensity
10 Generation 1
Intel Core i 10000 Group MediaTek Dimensity 1000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-10300 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-10300 is 3.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.4 GHz.
The MediaTek Dimensity 1000C has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 2.0 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.
4.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
None None 2.0 GHz
None None 2.0 GHz
None None 4x Cortex-A55
None None 4x Cortex-A77
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture hybrid (big.LITTLE)
3.7 GHz Frequency None
8 Threads 8
4.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
Yes Hyperthreading No
4 CPU Cores 8
4x Cores None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-10300 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-10300 uses the Intel UHD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The MediaTek Dimensity 1000C has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the MediaTek Dimensity 1000C uses the ARM Mali-G57 MP5, which has 80 texture shaders
and 5 execution units.
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.95 GHz
Q4/2017 Release date Q2/2020
12 Direct X 12
Intel UHD Graphics 630 GPU name ARM Mali-G57 MP5
14 nm Technology 7 nm
-- Max. displays --
192 Shaders 80
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 4.0 GB
24 Execution units 5
9.5 Generation Vallhall 1
1.2 GHz 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.
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
No AV1 Decode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 41.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 4
128.0 GB Max. Memory 12.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI No
No ECC No
41.6 GB/s Bandwidth --
DDR4-2933 Memory type LPDDR4X-1866
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 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.
100 °C Tjunction max --
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) None
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-10300 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The MediaTek Dimensity 1000C is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
Q2/2020 Release date Q3/2020
-- Part Number MT6883Z/CZA
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization None
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
Comet Lake S Architecture Cortex-A77 / Cortex-A55
14 nm Technology 7 nm
LGA 1200 Socket
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Android
157 $ Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) ARMv8-A64 (64 bit)
8.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes