MediaTek MT8321 vs AMD Ryzen 3 5125C

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

MediaTek MT8321 or MediaTek MT8321 – 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 AMD Ryzen 3 5125C features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2022 and belongs to the 4 generation of the AMD Ryzen 3 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 3 5125C, you'll need a motherboard with a FP6 socket.
MediaTek MT8321 Name AMD Ryzen 3 5125C
Group AMD Ryzen 5000C
Family AMD Ryzen 3
-- Generation 4
-- Segment Mobile
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen 3 5125C has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 3 5125C is 3.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.0 GHz.
No Hyperthreading Yes
None None 2x Zen 3
-- CPU Cores 2
No Overclocking No
None None 3.0 GHz
None None 3.0 GHz
-- Threads 4
-- Core architecture normal
 
 

Internal Graphics

The MediaTek MT8321 does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Ryzen 3 5125C has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD Ryzen 3 5125C uses the AMD Radeon Vega 3 Graphics, which has 192 texture shaders
and 3 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- Generation 8
-- GPU frequency 1.2 GHz
-- GPU (Turbo) --
-- Technology 14 nm
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Release date Q1/2018
-- Max. displays --
-- Direct X 12
GPU name AMD Radeon Vega 3 Graphics
-- Execution units 3
-- Shaders 192
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 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.
Memory type DDR4-3200, LPDDR4-4266
No ECC Yes
-- Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
0 bytes Max. Memory 64.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
No AES-NI Yes
-- 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 15 W watts.
-- Tjunction max 95 °C
None TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
 
 

Technical details

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 3 5125C is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
-- Chip design Chiplet
ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Socket FP6
-- Technology 7 nm
Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
0 bytes L3-Cache 8.0 MB
-- Architecture Barcelo (Zen 3)
Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
-- Release date Q3/2022
-- Release price --
0 bytes L2-Cache 1.0 MB
-- Part Number --