MediaTek MT8173 | MediaTek Helio G80 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the MediaTek MT8173 and the MediaTek Helio G80 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the MediaTek MT8173 4 core processor released in Q1/2015 with the MediaTek Helio G80 which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q2/2020. |
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Mediatek MT-Serie (72) | Family | Mediatek Helio (37) |
MediaTek MT81xx MT86xx A72 / A53 (3) | CPU group | MediaTek Helio G70/G80 (4) |
1 | Generation | 1 |
Cortex-A72 / Cortex-A53 | Architecture | Cortex-A75 / Cortex-A55 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe MediaTek MT8173 is a 4 core processor with a clock frequency of 1.80 GHz. The processor can compute 4 threads at the same time. The MediaTek Helio G80 clocks with 2.00 GHz, has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. |
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MediaTek MT8173 | Characteristic | MediaTek Helio G80 |
4 | Cores | 8 |
4 | Threads | 8 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
1.80 GHz 2x Cortex-A72 |
A-Core | 2.00 GHz 2x Cortex-A75 |
1.40 GHz 2x Cortex-A53 |
B-Core | 1.80 GHz 6x Cortex-A55 |
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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PowerVR GX6250 | GPU | ARM Mali-G52 MP2 |
0.70 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.95 GHz |
0.70 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
-- | GPU Generation | Bifrost 2 |
28 nm | Technology | 16 nm |
1 | Max. displays | 2 |
2 | Compute units | 2 |
32 | Shader | 32 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
10 | DirectX Version | 12 |
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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PowerVR GX6250 | GPU | ARM Mali-G52 MP2 |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
No | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VC-1 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to 2 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the MediaTek MT8173, while the MediaTek Helio G80 supports a maximum of 8 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 14.4 GB/s enabled. |
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MediaTek MT8173 | Characteristic | MediaTek Helio G80 |
LPDDR3-933 | Memory | |
2 GB | Max. Memory | 8 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
14.9 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 14.4 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
-- | L3 Cache | -- |
-- | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe MediaTek MT8173 has a TDP of --. The TDP of the MediaTek Helio G80 is --. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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MediaTek MT8173 | Characteristic | MediaTek Helio G80 |
-- | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | -- |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe MediaTek MT8173 has 0.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 28 nm. The cache of MediaTek Helio G80 is at 0.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 12 nm. |
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MediaTek MT8173 | Characteristic | MediaTek Helio G80 |
28 nm | Technology | 12 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Chiplet |
Armv8-A (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8-A (64 bit) |
-- | ISA extensions | -- |
-- | Socket | -- |
None | Virtualization | None |
No | AES-NI | No |
Android | Operating systems | Android |
Q1/2015 | Release date | Q2/2020 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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MediaTek MT8173
4C 4T @ 1.80 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio G80
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
MediaTek MT8173
4C 4T @ 1.80 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio G80
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
MediaTek MT8173
4C 4T @ 1.80 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio G80
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
MediaTek MT8173
4C 4T @ 1.80 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio G80
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
MediaTek MT8173
PowerVR GX6250 @ 0.70 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio G80
ARM Mali-G52 MP2 @ 0.95 GHz |
MediaTek MT8173
4C 4T @ 1.80 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio G80
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
MediaTek MT8173
4C 4T @ 1.80 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio G80
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
MediaTek MT8173
4C 4T @ 1.80 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio G80
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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MediaTek MT8173 | MediaTek Helio G80 |
Amazon Fire HD 10 (2017) | Unknown |