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Intel Atom Z2560 vs Mediatek MT8732 vs Mediatek MT8165

Intel Atom Z2560

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The Intel Atom Z2560 is a SoC (System on a Chip) with the Codename Penwell and part of the Medfield platform. The Z2560 is a one chip SoC and integrates a dual core Atom processor (Saltwell) clocked at 933 - 1600 MHz. Due to Hyper-Threading, 4 threads can be executed on the two cores (for improved efficiency).

The Saltwell CPU core is still very similar to the first Intel Atom. Therefore, the performance per clock should be very similar (only very small enhancements). However, the CPU now features additional 256 KB low-power-cache (on a separate voltage plane) to allow the CPU and L2 cache to enter a lower power state. Furthermore, the Atom now supports some sort of Turbo Boost and can reach up to 1.6 GHz shortly (933 MHz base frequency). Furthermore, the CPU core can be downclocked to 100 MHz (in 100 MHz steps) to save power.

The processor performance should be on a level with a previous generation Atom processor clocked at 933 - 1600 MHz (e.g., the Atom N550 clocked at 1.5 GHz). Therefore, the Z2560 should be a mid-range smartphone/tablet SoC.

The integrated graphics card is based on a PowerVR SGX 544MP2 design and clocked at 400 MHz. The video decoder (MPEG4.2, H.264, VC1, WMV) and encoder (MPEG4.2, H.264) also stem from Imagination Technologies (VDX385 and VDE285) and should allow 1080p30 de- and encoding of videos.

Furthermore, a dual channel LPDDR2 memory controller (2x 32 Bit) for a maximum of 1GB RAM is integrated.

The whole SoC was optimized for power efficiency and low power consumption. It is produced with a 32nm LP (low power) process and has a TDP of 3 Watt (according to TechPowerUp). Therefore, the Z2560 is even suited for smartphones.

Sources: Intel PressemeldungIntel ARKAnandtechTechpowerup (Socket, TDP)

Mediatek MT8732

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he Mediatek MT8732 is a mid range ARM based SoC for (mostly Android based) smartphones. It was manufactured in 28nm and offers a quad-core processor with four ARM Cortex-A53 cores clocked at up to 1.5 GHz. As a graphics card, the SoC integrates a ARM MAli-T760MP2. The integrated LTE radio supports LTE Cat. 4 and a WiFi modem is also included.

Mediatek MT8165

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The MediaTek MT8165 is a 64-bit ARM-based SoC for Android devices launched in 2014. The quad-core processor is manufactured in 28 nm and based on the Cortex-A53 architecture. In addition to the CPU core, it integrates an ARM Mali-760 MP2 GPU and a LPDDR3 memory controller (32-bit, 800 MHz, 6.4 GB/s).

Processor

The Cortex-A53 is the successor to the popular Cortex-A7 design. In addition to the jump from 32-bit to 64-bit architecture (ARMv8 ISA) to address more than 4 GB of memory, the new design offers better branch prediction and higher performance-to-power ratio that rivals the Cortex-A9. The four cores of the MT8165 are clocked at up to 1.5 GHz and sits roughly in between the Qualcomm Snapdragon 610 (4x Cortex-A53 at 1.7 GHz) and Snapdragon 410 (4x Cortex-A53 at 1.2 to 1.4 GHz). The power-efficient processor is fit for common tasks like browsing and running light applications.

Graphics

The integrated dual-core Mali-T760 MP2 is a mid-range GPU clocked at up to 500 MHz. Most Android games will run at acceptable frame rates on medium resolutions and quality.

ModelIntel Atom Z2560Mediatek MT8732Mediatek MT8165
CodenameCloverviewCortex-A53Cortex-A53
SeriesIntel Atom Mediatek Mediatek
Series: Mediatek Cortex-A53
Intel Atom Z27601.8 GHz2 / 4 cores
Intel Atom Z25801.3 - 2 GHz2 / 4 cores
Intel Atom Z2560 « 0.93 - 1.6 GHz2 / 4 cores
Mediatek Helio X10 MT67952.2 GHz8 / 8 cores Cortex-A53
Mediatek Helio P35 MT67651.8 - 2.3 GHz8 / 8 cores Cortex-A53
Mediatek Helio P22T MT8768T2.3 GHz8 / 8 cores Cortex-A53
Mediatek Helio P10 MT67552 GHz8 / 8 cores Cortex-A53
Mediatek MT87521.7 GHz8 / 8 cores Cortex-A53
Mediatek MT67521.7 GHz8 / 8 cores Cortex-A53
Mediatek MT67531.5 GHz8 / 8 cores Cortex-A53
Mediatek MT6750S1.5 GHz8 / 8 cores Cortex-A53
Mediatek MT6750N1.5 GHz8 / 8 cores Cortex-A53
Mediatek MT67501.5 GHz8 / 8 cores Cortex-A53
Mediatek MT6750T1.5 GHz8 / 8 cores Cortex-A53
Mediatek MT8732 « 1.5 GHz4 / 4 cores Cortex-A53
Mediatek MT81651.5 GHz4 / 4 cores Cortex-A53
Mediatek MT67391.5 GHz4 / 4 cores Cortex-A53
Mediatek MT6739WW1.5 GHz4 / 4 cores Cortex-A53
Mediatek MT67321.5 GHz4 / 4 cores Cortex-A53
Mediatek MT67351.5 GHz4 / 4 cores Cortex-A53
Mediatek MT87351.3 GHz4 / 4 cores Cortex-A53
Mediatek MT6737T1.5 GHz4 / 4 cores Cortex-A53
Mediatek MT67371.25 GHz4 / 4 cores Cortex-A53
Mediatek MT6735P1 GHz4 / 4 cores Cortex-A53
Mediatek MT6735M1 GHz4 / 4 cores Cortex-A53
Mediatek Helio X10 MT67952.2 GHz8 / 8 cores Cortex-A53
Mediatek Helio P35 MT67651.8 - 2.3 GHz8 / 8 cores Cortex-A53
Mediatek Helio P22T MT8768T2.3 GHz8 / 8 cores Cortex-A53
Mediatek Helio P10 MT67552 GHz8 / 8 cores Cortex-A53
Mediatek MT87521.7 GHz8 / 8 cores Cortex-A53
Mediatek MT67521.7 GHz8 / 8 cores Cortex-A53
Mediatek MT67531.5 GHz8 / 8 cores Cortex-A53
Mediatek MT6750S1.5 GHz8 / 8 cores Cortex-A53
Mediatek MT6750N1.5 GHz8 / 8 cores Cortex-A53
Mediatek MT67501.5 GHz8 / 8 cores Cortex-A53
Mediatek MT6750T1.5 GHz8 / 8 cores Cortex-A53
Mediatek MT87321.5 GHz4 / 4 cores Cortex-A53
Mediatek MT8165 « 1.5 GHz4 / 4 cores Cortex-A53
Mediatek MT67391.5 GHz4 / 4 cores Cortex-A53
Mediatek MT6739WW1.5 GHz4 / 4 cores Cortex-A53
Mediatek MT67321.5 GHz4 / 4 cores Cortex-A53
Mediatek MT67351.5 GHz4 / 4 cores Cortex-A53
Mediatek MT87351.3 GHz4 / 4 cores Cortex-A53
Mediatek MT6737T1.5 GHz4 / 4 cores Cortex-A53
Mediatek MT67371.25 GHz4 / 4 cores Cortex-A53
Mediatek MT6735P1 GHz4 / 4 cores Cortex-A53
Mediatek MT6735M1 GHz4 / 4 cores Cortex-A53
Clock933 - 1600 MHz1500 MHz1500 MHz
L1 Cache112 KB
L2 Cache1 MB
Cores / Threads2 / 44 / 44 / 4
TDP3 Watt
Transistors140 Million
Technology32 nm28 nm28 nm
Voltage0.3-1.2 V
Die Size65 mm2
max. Temp.90 °C
SocketBGA 617
FeaturesHyper-Threading, VT-x, Enhanced SpeedStep, Thermal-Monitoring, Intel HD-Audio, Smart Idle4G LTE (Cat. 4), HSPA+, TD-SCDMA, EDGE, WLAN (2,4 + 5 GHz), Bluetooth, GPS, FM receiver, H.265 Decoder, ARM Mali-T760 MP2 GPULPDDR3 Memory Controller
iGPUPowerVR SGX544MP2 (400 MHz)ARM Mali-T760 MP2 ( - 500 MHz)ARM Mali-T760 MP2 ( - 500 MHz)
Architecturex86ARMARM
Announced
Manufacturerark.intel.comwww.mediatek.comwww.mediatek.com

Benchmarks

3DMark - 3DMark Ice Storm Physics
100%
1 Z2560 +
min: 7785     avg: 8058     median: 8107 (7%)     max: 8212 Points
151%
1 MT8165 +
12248 Points (10%)
3DMark - 3DMark Ice Storm Extreme Physics
100%
1 Z2560 +
min: 7914     avg: 8089     median: 8128 (7%)     max: 8224 Points
152%
1 MT8165 +
12365 Points (10%)
3DMark - 3DMark Ice Storm Unlimited Physics
100%
1 Z2560 +
8852 Points (7%)
Geekbench 3 - Geekbench 3 32 Bit Multi-Core
100%
1 Z2560 +
min: 1053     avg: 1057     median: 1056 (2%)     max: 1062 Points
192%
1 MT8165 +
2031 Points (4%)
Geekbench 3 - Geekbench 3 32 Bit Single-Core
100%
1 Z2560 +
min: 448     avg: 450.7     median: 451 (9%)     max: 453 Points
152%
1 MT8165 +
686 Points (13%)
Geekbench 2 - 32 Bit - Geekbench Stream
100%
1 Z2560 +
min: 823     avg: 887     median: 887 (7%)     max: 951 Points
Geekbench 2 - 32 Bit - Geekbench Memory
100%
1 Z2560 +
min: 1145     avg: 1162     median: 1161.5 (11%)     max: 1178 Points
Geekbench 2 - 32 Bit - Geekbench Floating Point
100%
1 Z2560 +
min: 1458     avg: 1527     median: 1527 (3%)     max: 1596 Points
Geekbench 2 - 32 Bit - Geekbench Integer
100%
1 Z2560 +
min: 1044     avg: 1049     median: 1048.5 (2%)     max: 1053 Points
Geekbench 2 - 32 Bit - Geekbench Total Score
100%
1 Z2560 +
min: 1209     avg: 1221     median: 1221 (3%)     max: 1233 Points
Linpack Android / IOS - Linpack Multi Thread
100%
1 Z2560 +
min: 203.2     avg: 219.3     median: 221.6 (7%)     max: 231.7 MFLOPS
Linpack Android / IOS - Linpack Single Thread
100%
1 Z2560 +
min: 97.7     avg: 105.2     median: 107.9 (11%)     max: 110.9 MFLOPS
Mozilla Kraken 1.1 - Kraken 1.1 Total Score *
100%
1 Z2560 +
min: 12537     avg: 12834     median: 12834 (15%)     max: 13131 ms
74%
1 MT8165 +
17410 ms (20%)
Sunspider - Sunspider 1.0 Total Score *
100%
1 Z2560 +
min: 1066     avg: 1121     median: 1100.5 (12%)     max: 1216 ms
81%
1 MT8165 +
1358 ms (15%)
Sunspider - Sunspider 0.9.1 Total Score *
100%
1 Z2560 +
min: 700     avg: 1015     median: 1114 (11%)     max: 1230 ms
Octane V2 - Octane V2 Total Score
100%
1 Z2560 +
3081 Points (2%)
134%
1 MT8165 +
4116 Points (3%)
Vellamo 3.x - Vellamo 3.x Metal
100%
1 MT8165 +
1145 Points (31%)
Vellamo 3.x - Vellamo 3.x Multicore Beta
100%
1 MT8165 +
1771 Points (39%)
Vellamo 3.x - Vellamo 3.x Browser
100%
1 MT8165 +
2957 Points (39%)
Quadrant Standard Edition 2.0 - Quadrant Standard 2.0 Total Score
100%
1 Z2560 +
min: 4896     avg: 5097     median: 5096.5 (12%)     max: 5297 points
252%
1 MT8165 +
12865 points (30%)
AnTuTu v3 - AnTuTu v3 CPU
100%
1 Z2560 +
6594 Points (43%)
AnTuTu v4 - AnTuTu v4 Total Score
100%
1 Z2560 +
min: 18062     avg: 18570     median: 18777 (44%)     max: 18872 Points
AnTuTu v5 - AnTuTu v5 Total Score
100%
1 MT8165 +
34331 Points (35%)
AndEBench - AndEBench Java
100%
1 Z2560 +
min: 172     avg: 214.8     median: 225 (7%)     max: 237 Iter./s
474%
1 MT8165 +
1066 Iter./s (33%)
AndEBench - AndEBench Native
100%
1 Z2560 +
min: 9409     avg: 9466     median: 9453 (31%)     max: 9548 Iter./s
111%
1 MT8165 +
10481 Iter./s (34%)
PassMark PerformanceTest Mobile V1 - PerformanceTest Mobile V1 CPU Tests
100%
1 Z2560 +
min: 8692     avg: 9160     median: 9263 (1%)     max: 9420 Points
644%
1 MT8165 +
59688 Points (8%)
PCMark for Android - PCM f. Android Work Score
100%
1 MT8165 +
4226 Points (21%)

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