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.
Mobile Segment Mobile
2 Generation 2
Mediatek Kompanio Family Intel Core i7
MediaTek Kompanio 52x/800 Group Intel Core i 2000M
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.
8 Threads 4
4x Cortex-A55 Cores B None
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture normal
None None 3.0 GHz
2.6 GHz A-Core Frequency None
4x Cortex-A76 Cores A None
8 CPU Cores 2
No Hyperthreading Yes
2.0 GHz B-Core Frequency None
None None 2x
No Overclocking No
None None 2.1 GHz
 
 

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.
Vallhall 1 Generation 6
80 Shaders 96
-- Max. displays --
0.01 GHz GPU frequency 0.5 GHz
0.01 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.1 GHz
5 Execution units 12
4.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
12 Direct X 10.1
7 nm Technology 32 nm
ARM Mali-G57 MP5 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 3000
Q2/2020 Release date Q1/2011
 
 

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

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.
0 bytes Max. Memory 8.0 GB
-- Memory channels 2
pci PCIe pci
LPDDR4X-2133 Memory type DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333
No AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
-- Bandwidth 21.3 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 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.
-- Part Number --
Socket BGA 1023
-- Release price 270 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Android Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
ARMv8-A64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
None Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
Cortex-A76 / Cortex-A55 Architecture Sandy Bridge H
0 bytes L3-Cache 4.0 MB
7 nm Technology 32 nm
Q2/2021 Release date Q1/2011