MediaTek Dimensity 1000 vs Intel Atom C5325

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MediaTek Dimensity 1000 or MediaTek Dimensity 1000 – 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 MediaTek Dimensity 1000 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2020 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Mediatek Dimensity series.
The Intel Atom C5325 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2022 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Atom series.
To use the Intel Atom C5325, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 2106 socket.
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
MediaTek Dimensity 1000 Name Intel Atom C5325
Mediatek Dimensity Family Intel Atom
1 Generation 6
MediaTek Dimensity 1000 Group Intel Atom C5000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

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.
The Intel Atom C5325 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom C5325 is 2.4 GHz
2.0 GHz B-Core Frequency None
2.6 GHz A-Core Frequency None
4x Cortex-A55 Cores B None
4x Cortex-A77 Cores A None
No Overclocking No
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture normal
None None 2.4 GHz
8 Threads 8
No Hyperthreading No
8 CPU Cores 8
None None 8x
 
 

Internal Graphics

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.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Atom C5325 does not have integrated graphics.
0.85 GHz GPU frequency --
Q2/2019 Release date --
12 Direct X --
ARM Mali-G77 MP9 GPU name
7 nm Technology --
-- Max. displays --
144 Shaders --
4.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
9 Execution units --
Vallhall 1 Generation --
-- GPU (Turbo) --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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

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 VC-1 --
Decode / Encode VP9 --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
Decode / Encode h264 --
Decode / Encode VP8 --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
Decode / Encode JPEG --
Decode AV1 --
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 256.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 46.9 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
4 Memory channels 2
16.0 GB Max. Memory 256.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
No AES-NI Yes
No ECC Yes
-- Bandwidth 46.9 GB/s
LPDDR4X-1866 Memory type DDR4-2933
 
 

Thermal Management

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.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 41 W watts.
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
None TDP (PL1 / PBP) 41 W
 
 

Technical details

The MediaTek Dimensity 1000 is manufactured using a 7 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 Intel Atom C5325 is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
Q1/2020 Release date Q2/2022
MT6889 Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 9.0 MB
None Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, Intel QAT
Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
Cortex-A77 / Cortex-A55 Architecture Parker Ridge
7 nm Technology 10 nm
Socket BGA 2106
Android Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
-- Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
ARMv8-A64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
0 bytes L3-Cache 0 bytes