MediaTek Kompanio 828 vs Intel Core i7-2629M

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MediaTek Kompanio 828 or MediaTek Kompanio 828 – 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 828 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 Kompanio series.
The Intel Core i7-2629M features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2011 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-2629M, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1023 socket.
Mediatek Kompanio Family Intel Core i7
Mobile Segment Mobile
MediaTek Kompanio 52x/800 Group Intel Core i 2000M
2 Generation 2
MediaTek Kompanio 828 Name Intel Core i7-2629M
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The MediaTek Kompanio 828 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 2.6 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 i7-2629M has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-2629M is 2.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.0 GHz.
None None 3.0 GHz
2.0 GHz B-Core Frequency None
8 Threads 4
8 CPU Cores 2
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture normal
4x Cortex-A76 Cores A None
None None 2x
None None 2.1 GHz
2.6 GHz A-Core Frequency None
No Overclocking No
4x Cortex-A55 Cores B None
No Hyperthreading Yes
 
 

Internal Graphics

The MediaTek Kompanio 828 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the MediaTek Kompanio 828 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 i7-2629M has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-2629M uses the Intel HD Graphics 3000, which has 96 texture shaders
and 12 execution units.
7 nm Technology 32 nm
12 Direct X 10.1
Q2/2020 Release date Q1/2011
0.01 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.1 GHz
0.01 GHz GPU frequency 0.5 GHz
5 Execution units 12
ARM Mali-G57 MP5 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 3000
4.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
Vallhall 1 Generation 6
80 Shaders 96
-- Max. displays --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- 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 h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode AV1 No
Decode / Encode VP8 No
Decode / Encode VP9 No
Decode / Encode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
Decode / Encode JPEG No
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 8.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 21.3 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
No ECC No
0 bytes Max. Memory 8.0 GB
-- Bandwidth 21.3 GB/s
pci PCIe pci
No AES-NI Yes
LPDDR4X-2133 Memory type DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333
-- Memory channels 2
 
 

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 25 W watts.
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
None TDP (PL1 / PBP) 25 W
 
 

Technical details

The MediaTek Kompanio 828 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 i7-2629M is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
-- Release price 270 $
7 nm Technology 32 nm
Socket BGA 1023
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L3-Cache 4.0 MB
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
Cortex-A76 / Cortex-A55 Architecture Sandy Bridge H
ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
ARMv8-A64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Android Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
None Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
Q2/2021 Release date Q1/2011