MediaTek Dimensity 1000C vs AMD Athlon II X3 400e

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MediaTek Dimensity 1000C or MediaTek Dimensity 1000C – 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 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.
The AMD Athlon II X3 400e features 3 processor cores and has the capability to manage 3 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2009 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD Athlon II series.
To use the AMD Athlon II X3 400e, you'll need a motherboard with a AM3 socket.
MediaTek Dimensity 1000 Group AMD Athlon II X3 (Rana)
1 Generation 1
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
MediaTek Dimensity 1000C Name AMD Athlon II X3 400e
Mediatek Dimensity Family AMD Athlon II
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

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.
The AMD Athlon II X3 400e has 3 CPU cores and can calculate 3 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Athlon II X3 400e is 2.2 GHz
8 Threads 3
2.0 GHz B-Core Frequency None
None None 3x
8 CPU Cores 3
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture normal
4x Cortex-A77 Cores A None
No Hyperthreading No
2.0 GHz A-Core Frequency None
No Overclocking No
4x Cortex-A55 Cores B None
None None 2.2 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

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.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The AMD Athlon II X3 400e does not have integrated graphics.
80 Shaders --
Q2/2020 Release date --
7 nm Technology --
12 Direct X --
4.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Max. displays --
5 Execution units --
0.95 GHz GPU frequency --
Vallhall 1 Generation --
-- GPU (Turbo) --
ARM Mali-G57 MP5 GPU name
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
Mediatek APU 3.0 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 VP8 --
Decode / Encode VC-1 --
Decode / Encode JPEG --
Decode AV1 --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
Decode / Encode AVC --
Decode / Encode h264 --
Decode / Encode VP9 --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
 
 

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 21.3 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
No AES-NI No
LPDDR4X-1866 Memory type DDR3-1333
No ECC No
12.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
4 Memory channels 2
-- Bandwidth 21.3 GB/s
 
 

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 45 W watts.
None TDP (PL1 / PBP) 45 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The MediaTek Dimensity 1000C 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 AMD Athlon II X3 400e is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
Q3/2020 Release date Q3/2009
None Virtualization AMD-V
ISA extensions SSE3, SSE4a, MMX, 3DNow!
7 nm Technology 45 nm
Chiplet Chip design --
-- Release price --
Cortex-A77 / Cortex-A55 Architecture Rana
0 bytes L3-Cache 0 bytes
Android Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
ARMv8-A64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
MT6883Z/CZA Part Number --
Socket AM3
0 bytes L2-Cache 1.5 MB