Intel Core i7-4910MQ vs MediaTek Dimensity 1000C

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Intel Core i7-4910MQ or Intel Core i7-4910MQ – 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 Intel Core i7-4910MQ features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2014 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-4910MQ, you'll need a motherboard with a PGA 946 socket.
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.
Intel Core i 4000M/4000H Group MediaTek Dimensity 1000
4 Generation 1
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i7-4910MQ Name MediaTek Dimensity 1000C
Intel Core i7 Family Mediatek Dimensity
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-4910MQ has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-4910MQ is 2.9 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.9 GHz.
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.
8 Threads 8
4x Cores None
None None 2.0 GHz
4 CPU Cores 8
normal Core architecture hybrid (big.LITTLE)
None None 4x Cortex-A77
Yes Hyperthreading No
None None 2.0 GHz
No Overclocking No
None None 4x Cortex-A55
3.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
2.9 GHz Frequency None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-4910MQ has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-4910MQ uses the Intel HD Graphics 4600, which has 160 texture shaders
and 20 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
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.
160 Shaders 80
Q2/2013 Release date Q2/2020
22 nm Technology 7 nm
11.1 Direct X 12
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 4.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
20 Execution units 5
0.4 GHz GPU frequency 0.95 GHz
7.5 Generation Vallhall 1
1.3 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
Intel HD Graphics 4600 GPU name ARM Mali-G57 MP5
 
 

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

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.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI No
DDR3L-1600, DDR3L-1333 Memory type LPDDR4X-1866
No ECC No
32.0 GB Max. Memory 12.0 GB
2 Memory channels 4
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth --
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 47 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.
47 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) None
100 °C Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-4910MQ is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The MediaTek Dimensity 1000C is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
Q1/2014 Release date Q3/2020
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization None
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions
22 nm Technology 7 nm
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
570 $ Release price --
Haswell H Architecture Cortex-A77 / Cortex-A55
8.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Android
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) ARMv8-A64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number MT6883Z/CZA
PGA 946 Socket
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes