MediaTek Kompanio 520 vs AMD Ryzen 5 4600G

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MediaTek Kompanio 520 or MediaTek Kompanio 520 – 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 Kompanio 520 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2022 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Mediatek Kompanio series.
The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2022 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD Ryzen 5 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 5 4600G, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
Mediatek Kompanio Family AMD Ryzen 5
MediaTek Kompanio 520 Name AMD Ryzen 5 4600G
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
2 Generation 3
MediaTek Kompanio 52x/800 Group AMD Ryzen 4000G
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The MediaTek Kompanio 520 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 Ryzen 5 4600G has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 4600G is 3.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.2 GHz.
6x Cortex-A55 Cores B None
None None 4.2 GHz
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture normal
8 CPU Cores 6
2.0 GHz B-Core Frequency None
None None 4.2 GHz
8 Threads 12
None None 3.7 GHz
2.0 GHz A-Core Frequency None
No Overclocking Yes
None None 6x Zen 2
2x Cortex-A76 Cores A None
No Hyperthreading Yes
 
 

Internal Graphics

The MediaTek Kompanio 520 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the MediaTek Kompanio 520 uses the ARM Mali-G52 MP2, which has 32 texture shaders
and 2 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD Ryzen 5 4600G uses the AMD Radeon 7 Graphics (Renoir), which has 448 texture shaders
and 7 execution units.
-- Max. displays --
ARM Mali-G52 MP2 GPU name AMD Radeon 7 Graphics (Renoir)
32 Shaders 448
12 Direct X 12
Q3/2020 Release date Q1/2020
Bifrost 2 Generation 9
2 Execution units 7
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
16 nm Technology 7 nm
0.01 GHz GPU frequency 1.9 GHz
-- GPU (Turbo) --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --
 
 

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 h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VC-1 Decode
No AV1 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 51.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
No AES-NI Yes
LPDDR4X-3733 Memory type DDR4-3200
-- Memory channels 2
No ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
-- Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
0 bytes Max. Memory 32.0 GB
 
 

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.
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
None TDP down 45 W
None TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
 
 

Technical details

The MediaTek Kompanio 520 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 Ryzen 5 4600G is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
Socket AM4 (PGA 1331)
ARMv8-A64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Android Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
-- Release price 154 $
Q4/2022 Release date Q2/2022
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Chiplet Chip design Chiplet
Cortex-A76 / Cortex-A55 Architecture Renoir (Zen 2)
0 bytes L3-Cache 8.0 MB
ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 3.0 MB
7 nm Technology 7 nm
None Virtualization AMD-V, SVM