Intel Core i7-9750H vs MediaTek Dimensity 1000C

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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Intel Core i7-9750H or Intel Core i7-9750H – 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 i7-9750H features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2019 and belongs to the 9 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-9750H, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1440 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 9000H Group MediaTek Dimensity 1000
9 Generation 1
Intel Core i7-9750H Name MediaTek Dimensity 1000C
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i7 Family Mediatek Dimensity
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-9750H has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-9750H is 2.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.5 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
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.
Processors with hybrid (big.LITTLE) architecture strike a balance between performance and power efficiency, making them ideal for mobile devices.
None None 2.0 GHz
3.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
None None 2.0 GHz
4.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
normal Core architecture hybrid (big.LITTLE)
2.6 GHz Frequency None
6 CPU Cores 8
No Overclocking No
None None 4x Cortex-A77
Yes Hyperthreading No
None None 4x Cortex-A55
6x Cores None
12 Threads 8
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-9750H has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-9750H uses the Intel UHD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 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.
1.15 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
14 nm Technology 7 nm
12 Direct X 12
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 4.0 GB
24 Execution units 5
Q4/2017 Release date Q2/2020
Intel UHD Graphics 630 GPU name ARM Mali-G57 MP5
192 Shaders 80
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.95 GHz
9.5 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.
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
No AV1 Decode
 
 

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 42.7 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
DDR4-2666 Memory type LPDDR4X-1866
42.7 GB/s Bandwidth --
Yes AES-NI No
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
128.0 GB Max. Memory 12.0 GB
2 Memory channels 4
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 45 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.
35 W TDP down None
45 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) None
100 °C Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-9750H is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 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.
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization None
14 nm Technology 7 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) ARMv8-A64 (64 bit)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions
-- Part Number MT6883Z/CZA
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
Q2/2019 Release date Q3/2020
390 $ Release price --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
12.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
BGA 1440 Socket
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Android
Coffee Lake H Refresh Architecture Cortex-A77 / Cortex-A55
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-9750H
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
5679
5679
MediaTek Dimensity 1000C
8C 8T @ 2.0 GHz
2736
2736

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-9750H
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
1354
1354
MediaTek Dimensity 1000C
8C 8T @ 2.0 GHz
782
782