MediaTek Kompanio 520 vs Apple M2

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Aggregate performance score

Apple M2
2022
8 cores / 8 threads, 20 Watt
9.31
+380%
MediaTek Kompanio 520
8 cores / 8 threads
1.94

Apple M2 outperforms MediaTek Kompanio 520 by a whopping 380% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking8662023
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesApple Apple M-SeriesMediaTek Kompanio 500
Power efficiency44.56no data
DesignerAppleno data
Architecture codenameno data2x Cortex-A76 / 6x A55
Release date10 June 2022 (2 years ago)no data

Detailed specifications

M2 and MediaTek Kompanio 520 basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores8 (Octa-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads88
Base clock speed2.424 GHzno data
Boost clock speed3.48 GHz2 GHz
L1 cache2 MBno data
L2 cache20 MBno data
Chip lithography5 nm7 nm
Number of transistors20000 Millionno data
64 bit support++

Compatibility

Information on M2 and MediaTek Kompanio 520 compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Power consumption (TDP)20 Wattno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardApple M2 10-Core GPU ( - 1398 MHz)no data

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 9.31 1.94
Chip lithography 5 nm 7 nm

Apple M2 has a 379.9% higher aggregate performance score, and a 40% more advanced lithography process.

The Apple M2 is our recommended choice as it beats the MediaTek Kompanio 520 in performance tests.

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