MediaTek Dimensity 1000L vs Intel Atom Z2460

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MediaTek Dimensity 1000L or MediaTek Dimensity 1000L – 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 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.
The Intel Atom Z2460 features 1 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2012 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Atom series.
To use the Intel Atom Z2460, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 617 socket.
MediaTek Dimensity 1000 Group Intel Atom Z2400/Z2600
1 Generation 3
Mobile Segment Mobile
MediaTek Dimensity 1000L Name Intel Atom Z2460
Mediatek Dimensity Family Intel Atom
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

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.
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 Atom Z2460 has 1 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom Z2460 is 1.6 GHz
The processor has one core only.
8 Threads 2
2.0 GHz B-Core Frequency None
None None 1x
8 CPU Cores 1
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture normal
4x Cortex-A77 Cores A None
No Hyperthreading Yes
2.2 GHz A-Core Frequency None
No Overclocking No
4x Cortex-A55 Cores B None
None None 1.6 GHz
 
 

Internal 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.
The Intel Atom Z2460 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
and 1 execution units.
112 Shaders --
Q2/2019 Release date Q1/2008
7 nm Technology 45 nm
12 Direct X 10.1
4.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Max. displays --
7 Execution units 1
0.7 GHz GPU frequency 0.4 GHz
Vallhall 1 Generation --
-- GPU (Turbo) --
ARM Mali-G77 MP7 GPU name PowerVR SGX540
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 2.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 6.4 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 LPDDR2-800
No ECC No
12.0 GB Max. Memory 2.0 GB
4 Memory channels 2
-- Bandwidth 6.4 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 3 W watts.
None TDP (PL1 / PBP) 3 W
-- Tjunction max 90 °C
 
 

Technical details

The MediaTek Dimensity 1000L 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 Atom Z2460 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
Q1/2020 Release date Q2/2012
None Virtualization None
ISA extensions SSE3, MMX, SSSE3
7 nm Technology 32 nm
Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
-- Release price --
Cortex-A77 / Cortex-A55 Architecture Penwell
0 bytes L3-Cache 0 bytes
Android Operating systems
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
ARMv8-A64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
MT6885Z/CZA Part Number --
Socket BGA 617
0 bytes L2-Cache 512.0 KB