MediaTek Dimensity 1000L vs AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

MediaTek Dimensity 1000L or MediaTek Dimensity 1000L – 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 1000L 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 AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2020 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD Ryzen 5 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
MediaTek Dimensity 1000L Name AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT
Mediatek Dimensity Family AMD Ryzen 5
1 Generation 3
MediaTek Dimensity 1000 Group AMD Ryzen 3000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The MediaTek Dimensity 1000L has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 2.2 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 AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT is 3.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.5 GHz.
None None 4.5 GHz
2.0 GHz B-Core Frequency None
2.2 GHz A-Core Frequency None
4x Cortex-A55 Cores B None
4x Cortex-A77 Cores A None
No Overclocking Yes
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture normal
None None 3.8 GHz
8 Threads 12
None None 4.5 GHz
No Hyperthreading Yes
8 CPU Cores 6
None None 6x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The MediaTek Dimensity 1000L has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the MediaTek Dimensity 1000L uses the ARM Mali-G77 MP7, which has 112 texture shaders
and 7 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT does not have integrated graphics.
0.7 GHz GPU frequency --
Q2/2019 Release date --
12 Direct X --
ARM Mali-G77 MP7 GPU name
7 nm Technology --
-- Max. displays --
112 Shaders --
4.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
7 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 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 51.2 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 128.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
No AES-NI Yes
No ECC Yes
-- Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
LPDDR4X-1866 Memory type DDR4-3200
 
 

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 105 W watts.
-- Tjunction max 95 °C
None TDP (PL1 / PBP) 105 W
 
 

Technical details

The MediaTek Dimensity 1000L 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 AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 32.0 MB cache.
Q1/2020 Release date Q2/2020
MT6885Z/CZA Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
None Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
Chiplet Chip design Chiplet
Cortex-A77 / Cortex-A55 Architecture Matisse (Zen 2)
7 nm Technology 7 nm
Socket AM4 (PGA 1331)
Android Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
-- Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
ARMv8-A64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
0 bytes L3-Cache 32.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT
6C 12T @ 3.8 GHz
7246
7246
MediaTek Dimensity 1000L
8C 8T @ 2.2 GHz
2876
2876

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT
6C 12T @ 3.8 GHz
1759
1759
MediaTek Dimensity 1000L
8C 8T @ 2.2 GHz
860
860