MediaTek Kompanio 820 vs Intel Core m3-6Y30

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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MediaTek Kompanio 820 or MediaTek Kompanio 820 – 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 Kompanio 820 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2021 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Mediatek Kompanio series.
The Intel Core m3-6Y30 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2015 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Core M series.
To use the Intel Core m3-6Y30, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1515 socket.
Mobile Segment Mobile
MediaTek Kompanio 820 Name Intel Core m3-6Y30
Mediatek Kompanio Family Intel Core M
2 Generation 6
MediaTek Kompanio 52x/800 Group Intel Core M 6
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The MediaTek Kompanio 820 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 Intel Core m3-6Y30 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core m3-6Y30 is 0.9 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.2 GHz.
None None 2.2 GHz
2.0 GHz B-Core Frequency None
2.2 GHz A-Core Frequency None
4x Cortex-A55 Cores B None
4x Cortex-A76 Cores A None
No Overclocking No
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture normal
None None 0.9 GHz
8 Threads 4
None None 1.8 GHz
No Hyperthreading Yes
8 CPU Cores 2
None None 2x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The MediaTek Kompanio 820 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the MediaTek Kompanio 820 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 m3-6Y30 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core m3-6Y30 uses the Intel HD Graphics 515, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
0.01 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
Q2/2020 Release date Q3/2015
12 Direct X 12
ARM Mali-G57 MP5 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 515
7 nm Technology 14 nm
-- Max. displays --
80 Shaders 192
4.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 16.0 GB
5 Execution units 24
Vallhall 1 Generation 9
0.01 GHz GPU (Turbo) 0.85 GHz
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- 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 Decode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode AV1 No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 16.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 29.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
-- Memory channels 2
0 bytes Max. Memory 16.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
No AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
-- Bandwidth 29.8 GB/s
LPDDR4X-2133 Memory type LPDDR3-1866
 
 

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 4.5 W watts.
-- Tjunction max --
None TDP (PL1 / PBP) 4.5 W
 
 

Technical details

The MediaTek Kompanio 820 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 m3-6Y30 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
Q2/2021 Release date Q3/2015
MT8192 Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
None Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
Cortex-A76 / Cortex-A55 Architecture Skylake Y
7 nm Technology 14 nm
Socket BGA 1515
Android Operating systems
-- Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
ARMv8-A64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
0 bytes L3-Cache 4.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

MediaTek Kompanio 820
8C 8T @ 2.2 GHz
2627
2627
Intel Core m3-6Y30
2C 4T @ 0.9 GHz
1262
1262