CPU comparison with benchmarks
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MediaTek Dimensity 900 or MediaTek Dimensity 900 – 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 900 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently. It was released in Q2/2021 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Mediatek Dimensity series. The Intel Xeon w7-3445 features 20 processor cores and has the capability to manage 40 threads concurrently. It was released in Q1/2023 and belongs to the 12 generation of the Intel Xeon W series. To use the Intel Xeon w7-3445, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 4677 socket.
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| MediaTek Dimensity 900 |
Group |
Intel Xeon W-3400 |
| 2 |
Generation |
12 |
| Mobile |
Segment |
Desktop / Server |
| MediaTek Dimensity 900 |
Name |
Intel Xeon w7-3445 |
| Mediatek Dimensity |
Family |
Intel Xeon W |
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CPU Cores and Base Frequency |
The MediaTek Dimensity 900 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the A-Core is 2.4 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 w7-3445 has 20 CPU cores and can calculate 40 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon w7-3445 is 2.6 GHz and turbo frequency for one core is 4.8 GHz.
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| 8 |
Threads |
40 |
| 2.0 GHz |
B-Core Frequency |
None |
| None |
None |
20x |
| 8 |
CPU Cores |
20 |
| hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
Core architecture |
normal |
| 2x Cortex-A78 |
Cores A |
None |
| No |
Hyperthreading |
Yes |
| 2.4 GHz |
A-Core Frequency |
None |
| No |
Overclocking |
No |
| 6x Cortex-A55 |
Cores B |
None |
| None |
None |
4.8 GHz |
| None |
None |
2.6 GHz |
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Internal Graphics |
The MediaTek Dimensity 900 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. Specifically, the MediaTek Dimensity 900 uses the ARM Mali-G68 MP4, which has 64 texture shaders and 4 execution units. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die. The Intel Xeon w7-3445 does not have integrated graphics.
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| 64 |
Shaders |
-- |
| Q2/2020 |
Release date |
-- |
| 6 nm |
Technology |
-- |
| 12 |
Direct X |
-- |
| 0 bytes |
Max. GPU Memory |
0 bytes |
| -- |
Max. displays |
-- |
| 4 |
Execution units |
-- |
| 0.85 GHz |
GPU frequency |
-- |
| Vallhall 2 |
Generation |
-- |
| -- |
GPU (Turbo) |
-- |
| ARM Mali-G68 MP4 |
GPU name |
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning |
| -- |
AI specifications |
-- |
| -- |
AI hardware |
-- |
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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.
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| 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) |
-- |
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Memory & PCIe |
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 4.0 TB distributed across 8 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 307.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
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| pci |
PCIe |
pci |
| No |
AES-NI |
Yes |
| LPDDR4X, LPDDR5 |
Memory type |
DDR5-4800 |
| No |
ECC |
Yes |
| 16.0 GB |
Max. Memory |
4.0 TB |
| 4 |
Memory channels |
8 |
| -- |
Bandwidth |
307.2 GB/s |
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Thermal Management |
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 10 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. The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 270 W watts.
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| None |
TDP up |
324 W |
| 10 W |
TDP (PL1 / PBP) |
270 W |
| -- |
Tjunction max |
94 °C |
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Technical details |
The MediaTek Dimensity 900 is manufactured using a 6 nm process. A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU. In total, this processor boasts a generous 2.0 MB cache. A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming. The Intel Xeon w7-3445 is manufactured using a 10 nm process. In total, this processor boasts a generous 52.5 MB cache.
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| Q2/2021 |
Release date |
Q1/2023 |
| None |
Virtualization |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d, VT-rp, vPro Enterprise |
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ISA extensions |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512, AMX |
| 6 nm |
Technology |
10 nm |
| Chiplet |
Chip design |
Monolithic |
| -- |
Release price |
1989 $ |
| Cortex-A78 / Cortex-A55 |
Architecture |
Sapphire Rapids-WS |
| 2.0 MB |
L3-Cache |
52.5 MB |
| Android |
Operating systems |
Linux, Windows 11, Windows Server |
| Technical data sheet |
Documents |
Technical data sheet |
| ARMv8-A64 (64 bit) |
Instruction set (ISA) |
x86-64 (64 bit) |
| MT6877V/ZA |
Part Number |
-- |
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Socket |
LGA 4677 |
| 0 bytes |
L2-Cache |
0 bytes |
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