MediaTek Dimensity 1000C vs Intel Core i7-3770S

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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 Intel Core i7-3770S features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2012 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-3770S, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1155 socket.
MediaTek Dimensity 1000 Group Intel Core i 3000
1 Generation 3
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
MediaTek Dimensity 1000C Name Intel Core i7-3770S
Mediatek Dimensity Family Intel Core i7
 
 

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 Intel Core i7-3770S has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-3770S is 3.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.9 GHz.
8 Threads 8
2.0 GHz B-Core Frequency None
None None 4x
8 CPU Cores 4
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture normal
4x Cortex-A77 Cores A None
No Hyperthreading Yes
2.0 GHz A-Core Frequency None
No Overclocking Yes
4x Cortex-A55 Cores B None
None None 3.9 GHz
None None 3.1 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 Intel Core i7-3770S has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-3770S uses the Intel HD Graphics 4000, which has 128 texture shaders
and 16 execution units.
80 Shaders 128
Q2/2020 Release date Q1/2011
7 nm Technology 22 nm
12 Direct X 11.0
4.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
5 Execution units 16
0.95 GHz GPU frequency 0.65 GHz
Vallhall 1 Generation 7
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.15 GHz
ARM Mali-G57 MP5 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 4000
 
 

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

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
No AES-NI Yes
LPDDR4X-1866 Memory type DDR3-1600
No ECC No
12.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
4 Memory channels 2
-- Bandwidth 25.6 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 65 W watts.
None TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
-- Tjunction max 105 °C
 
 

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 Intel Core i7-3770S is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
Q3/2020 Release date Q2/2012
None Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
7 nm Technology 22 nm
Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
-- Release price 294 $
Cortex-A77 / Cortex-A55 Architecture Ivy Bridge S
0 bytes L3-Cache 8.0 MB
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 LGA 1155
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes