MediaTek vs. Snapdragon vs. Intel Processors Comparison
Processors of mobile devices i.e. smartphones, tablets etc. have
become very fast and advanced which allows you to complete any task with
ease. Smartphones and Tablets processors are also known as mobile SoC
or System on a chip as all components like digital, analog, mixed
signals, radio frequency functions, graphics, memory controller etc. are
integrated on a single chip. Currently there is a huge competition in
the mobile processors segment because of the growing demand and use of
Smartphones, Tablets and Netbooks.
Like desktop and laptop processors, processors of smartphones and
tablets have improved a lot both in the performance and power
consumption departments. Here in this post I will tell you about the
major smartphones & tablets processors which include MediaTek,
Snapdragon & Intel and also compare them in various departments.
Overview of Mediatek, Snapdragon and Intel Atom Processor
Here below is the brief overview of MediaTek, Snapdragon and Intel mobile processors.
MediaTek
MediaTek is a fabless semiconductor company headquartered in Taiwan.
It is relatively new in manufacturing processors for smartphones &
tablets but has gained wide popularity and reorganization in smartphones
industry because of their cost effective processors. MediaTek
processors are generally cheap and are they are widely used in budget to
mid-range smartphones. MediaTek range of processors includes single
core, dual core, quad core, hexa core, octa core and deca core
processors.
Here are the various Mediatek processor models.
Mediatek Processors – MT6752, MT6582, MT6592, MT6595, MT6732, MT6735, MT6737, MT6738, MT6750, MT6752, MT6753, MT6795, Helio X20, Helio X25.
Helio X20 and
Helio X25 are the top
of the line processors from Mediatek and they are in competition with
Snapdragon 820. Helio X20 and Helio X25 are Deca-core processors which
mean they have 10 cores and it is the most for a mobile processor right
now. They are built on the new and innovative Tri-cluster CPU
architecture having ten processor cores. They consume low power, gives
enhanced gaming performance, supports 32MP camera and much more. Below
are the clock speeds of Helio X20 and Helio X25 processors from
Mediatek.
|
Helio X20 |
Helio X25 |
| CPU Clock Speed |
2.3GHz |
2.5GHz |
| GPU Clock Speed |
780MHz |
800MHz |
It is rumored that the upcoming smartphone Meizu Pro 6 will have Helio X25 processor in it.
Snapdragon
Snapdragon processors are manufactured by Qualcomm, an American
company headquartered in San Diego, California. Snapdragon processors
are known for its high quality and high performance, and they are used
in smartphones and other mobile devices. Generally you will find
Snapdragon processors in mid to high end smartphones or phones from well
known brands. Snapdragon range of processors includes single core, dual
core, quad core, hexa core and octa core processors.
Here are the all processor models from Snapdragon.
Snapdragon 200 Series – Snapdragon 200, Snapdragon 208, Snapdragon 210, Snapdragon 212.
Snapdragon 400 Series – Snapdragon 400, Snapdragon 410, Snapdragon 412, Snapdragon 415, Snapdragon 425, Snapdragon 430, Snapdragon 435, Snapdragon 427.
Snapdragon 600 Series – Snapdragon 600, Snapdragon
602A, Snapdragon 615, Snapdragon 616, Snapdragon 617, Snapdragon 625,
Snapdragon 650, Snapdragon 652, Snapdragon 653, Snapdragon 626.
Snapdragon 800 Series – Snapdragon 800, Snapdragon
801, Snapdragon 805, Snapdragon 808, Snapdragon 810, Snapdragon 820,
Snapdragon 821, Snapdragon 830, Snapdragon 835.
Here higher the number the powerful and latest is the processor.
Currently Snapdragon 820 is the most powerful and advanced processor
from Snapdragon and it is used in latest high-end Smartphones like
OnePlus 3, LG G5, HP Elite x3, Samsung Galaxy S7, Samsung Galaxy S7
Edge, HTC 10, Asus Zenfone 3 Deluxe.
Snapdragon 820
is one of the fastest mobile processor ever built. It is a 64-bit Quad
core processor (Kyro) that can reach speeds to up to 2.2 GHz. The GPU
in Snapdragon 820 SoC is Adreno 530 which is more than powerful enough
to play any latest HD game. Snapdragon 820 can support 4k Ultra HD
display, Quick Charge 3.0, NFC, X12 LTE, 25MP camera, Hexagon 680 DSP
and much more features.
Snapdragon 821 processor has been launched by Qualcomm recently and it is about 10 percent faster than the Snapdragon 820 processor.
Intel
Intel as we all know is the world leader in manufacturing computer
processors. Intel has now begin using their Atom range of processors in
some of the smartphones and tablets. Intel Atom range of processors are
low powered (i.e. low voltage) & high performance based processors
for mobile devices i.e. Netbooks, Tablets and Smartphones. With Intel
Atom processor you will get more battery life from your smartphone,
tablet or netbook as they are very well optimized. There are only few
smarpthones equipped with Intel processors and they are: Asus Zenfone
and Asus Zenfone 2. Intel is no more in the smartphone’s mobile
processors business.
Comparison of MediaTek, Snapdragon and Intel Atom Processors
Here is a general and technical comparison between MediaTek, Snapdragon and Intel Atom mobile processors.
| |
MediaTek
|
Snapdragon
|
Intel Atom
|
| Manufacturer |
MediaTek, Taiwan |
Qualcomm, USA |
Intel, USA |
| Architecture |
ARM |
ARM |
Silvermont |
| GPU |
PowerVR / Mali Series |
Adreno Series |
PowerVR Series |
| Processor Cores |
1/2/4/6/8/10 |
1/2/4/6/8 |
4 |
| Processor Type |
32-Bit / 64-Bit |
32-Bit / 64-Bit |
64-Bit |
| Usage |
Smartphones, Tablets |
Smartphones, Tablets, Smartbook |
Smartphones, Tablets, Netbook |
| Power / Battery Consumption |
Low |
Moderate and some processors have overheating Issues |
Low |
| Performance |
Moderate to Good |
High |
Very Good |
| Cost |
Comparatively Cheaper |
Expensive |
Moderately Priced |
Conclusion
Well at the end I would like to say that each processor has its own
plus points. So if you are going for a Smartphone under Rs. 15k then
MediaTek processors offers excellent value money, and if you are getting
a smartphone in price range higher than 15k then Snapdragon processors
are the ones to choose as they offer excellent performance and features.
But now MediaTek has also started manufacturing high-end processors
like MT6752, MT6595 which offers similar or sometimes better performance
than equivalent Snapdragon counterparts. So they are giving a tough
competition to the Snapdragon processors.
Intel processors for smartphones are very new in the market and only
few smartphones have them, but they have shown very good performance in
benchmarks and real world applications. Also battery on Intel Atom
processors last longer as they are very efficient in power management
keeping the performance intact. So it’s now your choice to decide on
which processor to choose as I have explained and compared each one of
them very clearly.
To Sum it Up,
For High-end & Top notch Performance – Snapdragon
For both Performance and Affordable Price (Value for Money) – Mediatek
Result: If I have to conclude then the overall best processor is the Snapdragon.
Update: Intel is officially shutting down its Atom Processors for Smartphones which means you won’t see them around now.
Important Note: It must be noted that higher number
of cores does not always equates to better performance. The main thing
that matters in a processor is its architecture.
Have Any Queries? Then Ask me
If you have queries regarding these mobile processors or want to know
which one you should go with then do not hesitate and ask me by leaving
a comment below clearly stating your requirements or needs.
