Intel Core i7-9800X vs MediaTek Dimensity 1000L

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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Intel Core i7-9800X or Intel Core i7-9800X – 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 i7-9800X features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2018 and belongs to the 9 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-9800X, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2066 socket.
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.
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Core i7-9800X Name MediaTek Dimensity 1000L
Intel Core i7 Family Mediatek Dimensity
9 Generation 1
Intel Core i 9000X Group MediaTek Dimensity 1000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-9800X has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-9800X is 3.8 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 1000L has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 2.2 GHz.
Processors with hybrid (big.LITTLE) architecture strike a balance between performance and power efficiency, making them ideal for mobile devices.
4.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
None None 2.0 GHz
None None 2.2 GHz
None None 4x Cortex-A55
None None 4x Cortex-A77
Yes Overclocking No
normal Core architecture hybrid (big.LITTLE)
3.8 GHz Frequency None
16 Threads 8
4.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
Yes Hyperthreading No
8 CPU Cores 8
8x Cores None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-9800X does not have integrated 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.
-- GPU frequency 0.7 GHz
-- Release date Q2/2019
-- Direct X 12
GPU name ARM Mali-G77 MP7
-- Technology 7 nm
-- Max. displays --
-- Shaders 112
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 4.0 GB
-- Execution units 7
-- Generation Vallhall 1
-- GPU (Turbo) --
 
 

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.
-- 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 / Encode
-- AV1 Decode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 85.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
4 Memory channels 4
128.0 GB Max. Memory 12.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI No
No ECC No
85.4 GB/s Bandwidth --
DDR4-2666 Memory type LPDDR4X-1866
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 165 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.
95 °C Tjunction max --
165 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) None
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-9800X 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 16.5 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The MediaTek Dimensity 1000L is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
Q4/2018 Release date Q1/2020
-- Part Number MT6885Z/CZA
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization None
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 ISA extensions
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
Skylake X Refresh Architecture Cortex-A77 / Cortex-A55
14 nm Technology 7 nm
LGA 2066 Socket
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Android
-- Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) ARMv8-A64 (64 bit)
16.5 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes