MediaTek Dimensity 1000C vs Intel Core i5-3470

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MediaTek Dimensity 1000C or MediaTek Dimensity 1000C – 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 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.
The Intel Core i5-3470 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2012 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-3470, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1155 socket.
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
MediaTek Dimensity 1000C Name Intel Core i5-3470
Mediatek Dimensity Family Intel Core i5
1 Generation 3
MediaTek Dimensity 1000 Group Intel Core i 3000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

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.
The Intel Core i5-3470 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-3470 is 3.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.6 GHz.
None None 3.6 GHz
2.0 GHz B-Core Frequency None
2.0 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 3.2 GHz
8 Threads 4
None None 3.6 GHz
No Hyperthreading No
8 CPU Cores 4
None None 4x
 
 

Internal Graphics

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.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i5-3470 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-3470 uses the Intel HD Graphics 2500, which has 48 texture shaders
and 6 execution units.
0.95 GHz GPU frequency 0.65 GHz
Q2/2020 Release date Q2/2012
12 Direct X 11.0
ARM Mali-G57 MP5 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 2500
7 nm Technology 22 nm
-- Max. displays --
80 Shaders 48
4.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
5 Execution units 6
Vallhall 1 Generation 7
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.1 GHz
 
 

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
Decode / Encode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode VP9 No
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP8 No
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode
Decode AV1 No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
4 Memory channels 2
12.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
No AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
-- Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
LPDDR4X-1866 Memory type DDR3-1600
 
 

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 77 W watts.
-- Tjunction max --
None TDP (PL1 / PBP) 77 W
 
 

Technical details

The MediaTek Dimensity 1000C 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 Core i5-3470 is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
Q3/2020 Release date Q2/2012
MT6883Z/CZA Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
None Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
Cortex-A77 / Cortex-A55 Architecture Ivy Bridge S
7 nm Technology 22 nm
Socket LGA 1155
Android Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
-- Release price 184 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
ARMv8-A64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
0 bytes L3-Cache 6.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

MediaTek Dimensity 1000C
8C 8T @ 2.0 GHz
2736
2736
Intel Core i5-3470
4C 4T @ 3.2 GHz
1943
1943