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.
Family AMD Ryzen 3
-- Generation 4
MediaTek MT8321 Name AMD Ryzen 3 5125C
Group AMD Ryzen 5000C
-- 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 Overclocking No
None None 2x Zen 3
No Hyperthreading Yes
-- CPU Cores 2
None None 3.0 GHz
-- Core architecture normal
-- Threads 4
None None 3.0 GHz
 
 

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

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.
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
-- AV1 No
-- VP8 Decode / Encode
-- VC-1 Decode
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- AVC Decode / Encode
-- VP9 Decode / Encode
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) 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.
-- Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
pci PCIe pci
Memory type DDR4-3200, LPDDR4-4266
0 bytes Max. Memory 64.0 GB
No AES-NI Yes
No ECC 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.
-- Release price --
0 bytes L3-Cache 8.0 MB
-- Chip design Chiplet
Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Socket FP6
0 bytes L2-Cache 1.0 MB
-- Architecture Barcelo (Zen 3)
-- Part Number --
ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
-- Technology 7 nm
-- Release date Q3/2022
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