AMD EPYC 7473X vs MediaTek Dimensity 1000+

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AMD EPYC 7473X or AMD EPYC 7473X – 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 AMD EPYC 7473X features 24 processor cores and has the capability to manage 48 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2022 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD EPYC series.
To use the AMD EPYC 7473X, you'll need a motherboard with a SP3 socket.
The MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2020 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Mediatek Dimensity series.
AMD EPYC 7003 Group MediaTek Dimensity 1000
3 Generation 1
AMD EPYC 7473X Name MediaTek Dimensity 1000+
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
AMD EPYC Family Mediatek Dimensity
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD EPYC 7473X has 24 CPU cores and can calculate 48 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD EPYC 7473X is 2.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.7 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
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.
Processors with hybrid (big.LITTLE) architecture strike a balance between performance and power efficiency, making them ideal for mobile devices.
None None 2.6 GHz
None None 2.0 GHz
3.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
normal Core architecture hybrid (big.LITTLE)
2.8 GHz Frequency None
24 CPU Cores 8
No Overclocking No
None None 4x Cortex-A77
Yes Hyperthreading No
None None 4x Cortex-A55
24x Zen 3 Cores None
48 Threads 8
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD EPYC 7473X does not have integrated 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.
-- GPU (Turbo) --
-- Technology 7 nm
-- Direct X 12
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 4.0 GB
-- Execution units 9
-- Release date Q2/2019
GPU name ARM Mali-G77 MP9
-- Shaders 144
-- GPU frequency 0.85 GHz
-- Generation Vallhall 1
-- Max. displays --
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 4.0 TB distributed across 8 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 204.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
DDR4-3200 Memory type LPDDR4X-1866
204.8 GB/s Bandwidth --
Yes AES-NI No
Yes ECC No
pci PCIe pci
4.0 TB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
8 Memory channels 4
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 240 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.
280 W TDP up None
225 W TDP down None
240 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) None
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The AMD EPYC 7473X is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 768.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization None
7 nm Technology 7 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) ARMv8-A64 (64 bit)
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions
-- Part Number MT6889Z/CZA
Chiplet Chip design Chiplet
Q2/2022 Release date Q2/2020
4185 $ Release price --
32.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
768.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
SP3 Socket
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Android
Milan (Zen 3) Architecture Cortex-A77 / Cortex-A55