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
Family AMD Ryzen 3
-- Generation 4
-- Segment Mobile
Group AMD Ryzen 5000C
 
 

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.
-- Core architecture normal
None None 2x Zen 3
None None 3.0 GHz
None None 3.0 GHz
No Hyperthreading Yes
-- Threads 4
No Overclocking No
-- CPU Cores 2
 
 

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.
-- GPU (Turbo) --
-- Release date Q1/2018
-- GPU frequency 1.2 GHz
-- Execution units 3
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Shaders 192
GPU name AMD Radeon Vega 3 Graphics
-- Technology 14 nm
-- Generation 8
-- Direct X 12
-- Max. displays --
 
 

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.
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
-- VP8 Decode / Encode
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
-- VC-1 Decode
-- AV1 No
-- AVC Decode / Encode
-- VP9 Decode / Encode
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- JPEG 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
-- Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
pci PCIe pci
No ECC Yes
-- Memory channels 2
0 bytes Max. Memory 64.0 GB
No AES-NI Yes
 
 

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.
None TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
-- Tjunction max 95 °C
 
 

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