MediaTek MT6738T | MediaTek MT8389 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the MediaTek MT6738T and the MediaTek MT8389 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the MediaTek MT6738T 4 core processor released in Q2/2016 with the MediaTek MT8389 which has 4 CPU cores and was introduced in Q2/2013. |
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Mediatek MT-Serie (72) | Family | Mediatek MT-Serie (72) |
MediaTek MT67xx (17) | CPU group | MediaTek MT83xx A7 (6) |
1 | Generation | 1 |
Cortex-A53 | Architecture | Cortex-A7 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe MediaTek MT6738T is a 4 core processor with a clock frequency of 1.50 GHz. The processor can compute 4 threads at the same time. The MediaTek MT8389 clocks with 1.20 GHz, has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel. |
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MediaTek MT6738T | Characteristic | MediaTek MT8389 |
4 | Cores | 4 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
1.50 GHz | Frequency | 1.20 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | -- |
-- | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | -- |
Internal GraphicsGraphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback. |
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ARM Mali-T860 MP2 | GPU | PowerVR SGX544 |
0.52 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.29 GHz |
0.52 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 0.29 GHz |
Midgard 4 | GPU Generation | -- |
28nm | Technology | 45nm |
2 | Max. displays | 1 |
2 | Compute units | 2 |
32 | Shader | 4 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
11 | DirectX Version | 10.1 |
Hardware codec supportA 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. |
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ARM Mali-T860 MP2 | GPU | PowerVR SGX544 |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
Decode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP8 | Decode |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
No | Codec AVC | No |
No | Codec VC-1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | No |
Memory & PCIeUp to 4 GB of memory in a maximum of 1 memory channels is supported by the MediaTek MT6738T, while the MediaTek MT8389 supports a maximum of GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of -- enabled. |
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MediaTek MT6738T | Characteristic | MediaTek MT8389 |
LPDDR3-667 | Memory | LPDDR2 |
4 GB | Max. Memory | |
1 (Single Channel) | Memory channels | 0 |
5.3 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | -- |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | 1.00 MB |
-- | L3 Cache | -- |
-- | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe MediaTek MT6738T has a TDP of --. The TDP of the MediaTek MT8389 is --. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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MediaTek MT6738T | Characteristic | MediaTek MT8389 |
-- | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | -- |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe MediaTek MT6738T has 0.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 28 nm. The cache of MediaTek MT8389 is at 1.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 28 nm. |
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MediaTek MT6738T | Characteristic | MediaTek MT8389 |
28 nm | Technology | 28 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Chiplet |
Armv8-A (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv7-A (32 bit) |
-- | ISA extensions | -- |
-- | Socket | -- |
None | Virtualization | None |
No | AES-NI | No |
Android | Operating systems | Android |
Q2/2016 | Release date | Q2/2013 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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MediaTek MT6738T
ARM Mali-T860 MP2 @ 0.52 GHz |
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MediaTek MT8389
PowerVR SGX544 @ 0.29 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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MediaTek MT6738T | MediaTek MT8389 |
Unknown | Unknown |