MediaTek Kompanio 520 vs Atom x5-E8000

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Aggregate performance score

Atom x5-E8000
2016
4 cores / 4 threads, 5 Watt
0.63
MediaTek Kompanio 520
8 cores / 8 threads, 2000 Watt
2.06
+227%

MediaTek Kompanio 520 outperforms Atom x5-E8000 by a whopping 227% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Atom x5-E8000 and MediaTek Kompanio 520 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking27841918
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
Series5x Intel AtomMediaTek Kompanio 500
Power efficiency11.490.09
Architecture codenameCherry Trail (2015−2016)2x Cortex-A76 / 6x A55
Release date8 February 2016 (8 years ago)no data (2024 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$39no data

Detailed specifications

Atom x5-E8000 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 cores4 (Quad-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads48
Boost clock speed1.04 GHz2 GHz
Multiplier10no data
L2 cache2 MBno data
L3 cache0 KBno data
Chip lithography14 nm7 nm
Maximum core temperature90 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data

Compatibility

Information on Atom x5-E8000 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.

Number of CPUs in a configuration1 (Uniprocessor)no data
Power consumption (TDP)5 Watt2000 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Atom x5-E8000 and MediaTek Kompanio 520. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Atom x5-E8000 and MediaTek Kompanio 520. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3no data
Maximum memory size8 GBno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphicsno data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Atom x5-E8000 and MediaTek Kompanio 520.

PCIe version2.0no data
PCI Express lanes4no data

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.63 2.06
Physical cores 4 8
Threads 4 8
Chip lithography 14 nm 7 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 5 Watt 2000 Watt

Atom x5-E8000 has 39900% lower power consumption.

MediaTek Kompanio 520, on the other hand, has a 227% higher aggregate performance score, 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, and a 100% more advanced lithography process.

The MediaTek Kompanio 520 is our recommended choice as it beats the Atom x5-E8000 in performance tests.


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