MediaTek Dimensity 1000L vs Intel Xeon E5-1620 v2

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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 Xeon E5-1620 v2 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2013 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Xeon E5 series.
To use the Intel Xeon E5-1620 v2, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2011 socket.
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
MediaTek Dimensity 1000L Name Intel Xeon E5-1620 v2
Mediatek Dimensity Family Intel Xeon E5
1 Generation 4
MediaTek Dimensity 1000 Group Intel Xeon E5 v2
 
 

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 Xeon E5-1620 v2 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E5-1620 v2 is 3.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.9 GHz.
None None 3.9 GHz
2.0 GHz B-Core Frequency None
2.2 GHz A-Core Frequency None
4x Cortex-A55 Cores B None
4x Cortex-A77 Cores A None
No Overclocking No
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture normal
None None 3.7 GHz
8 Threads 8
None None 3.9 GHz
No Hyperthreading Yes
8 CPU Cores 4
None None 4x
 
 

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 Xeon E5-1620 v2 does not have integrated graphics.
0.7 GHz GPU frequency --
Q2/2019 Release date --
12 Direct X --
ARM Mali-G77 MP7 GPU name
7 nm Technology --
-- Max. displays --
112 Shaders --
4.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
7 Execution units --
Vallhall 1 Generation --
-- GPU (Turbo) --
 
 

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 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 AV1 --
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 256.0 GB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 59.7 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
4 Memory channels 4
12.0 GB Max. Memory 256.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
No AES-NI Yes
No ECC Yes
-- Bandwidth 59.7 GB/s
LPDDR4X-1866 Memory type DDR3-1866
 
 

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 130 W watts.
-- Tjunction max --
None TDP (PL1 / PBP) 130 W
 
 

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 Xeon E5-1620 v2 is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 10.0 MB cache.
Q1/2020 Release date Q3/2013
MT6885Z/CZA Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
None Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
Cortex-A77 / Cortex-A55 Architecture Ivy Bridge EP
7 nm Technology 22 nm
Socket LGA 2011
Android Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
-- Release price 280 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
ARMv8-A64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
0 bytes L3-Cache 10.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

MediaTek Dimensity 1000L
8C 8T @ 2.2 GHz
2876
2876
Intel Xeon E5-1620 v2
4C 8T @ 3.7 GHz
2829
2829