Pros and Cons between Mediatek, Intel and Snapdragon

Well, Inorder to find out which chipset is better among the three chipsets, first of all we need to know how these chipsets are different from each other.

Now, let me explain them in detail

1.) Mediatek:

It is a Taiwanese company. It uses more cores in it's processors(like octa core,hexa core,deca core).

It is a Taiwanese company. It uses more cores in it's processors(like octa core,hexa core,deca core).

Battery Life:

The mediatek chipsets are known to be more power draining and results in less battery life.Now they are optimizing their processors to be more power efficient but still lags behind their competetion in terms of battery life.

Performance:

Performance wise their processors are very good.Due the availability of extra cores,mediatek processors can handle intensive and heavy tasks and they are very good at multi-tasking.But we can see all this practically if we have sufficient Ram.Yes more cores demand more Ram to give best performance.

Heating Problem

Now coming to the heating problem. All the processors deliver heat while performing tasks. Mediatek processors deliver more heat(more cores=more heat) than the others.

Graphics:

Coming to graphics,Mediatek employs Mali graphics which is a third party graphics vendor(So graphics architectue is different from cpu and its performance may not match with cpu). It is really important to match the performances of cpu and gpu(graphics) so that the whole chipset performs efficiently and effectively.

2.)Snapdragon:

Snapdragon chipsets are manufactured by Qualcomm (American) company.

Snapdragon chipsets are not only just CPU's they incorporate other many processors in their chipsets.This is the main difference between Snapdragon and other chipsets.

Snapdragon chipsets are named as SoC's(System on chip) which means their chipsets(SoC's) have a CPU,GPU(Adreno Graphics),Image processor,Media processor,DSP(Digital Signal Processor),Cellular Modem unit,Wifi Modue,Radio Module,GPS Module,...etc. All these modules and Processors are inside of a snapdragon chip.Yes they incorporated all these things inside their chips.Hence their chips are costly.

Battery Life:

Snapdragon chipsets are best in terms of power efficiency compared to all other chipsets.

Performance:

Performance wise they perform really well. In multi-tasking,gaming,handling heavy and intensive tasks they are very good.

Heating Problem:

Snapdragon Processors generally deliver less heat compared to Mediatek and Intel Atom(Except the Snapdragon 810 Chipset-that faced many heating issues.)

Graphics:

Coming to graphics, they manufacture their own graphics called Adreno Graphics and incorporate into their chips. So here the performance of cpu and gpu are matched.

3.)Intel Atom:

Every one is familiar with Intel processors because they are dominant in the PC market. Intel Atom processors are the initiative taken by the company to enter into mobile segment.Intel processors are best in PC's but when it comes to mobile they have faced one problem...!

Battery Life:

Yes, the problem they faced is Battery life. Intel company has experience in manufactuting processors for PC's which consume power in watts(say 40 watts and above) but when it comes to mobile platform where the processors should run on power less than 5 watts, they had a problem in optimizing their processors to work on low power.

Don't worry that is all in the initial stage when they entered into mobile market. But recently in Q3 of 2015 they have announced their Mobile processors called core M-processors for mobile platform like tablets and smartphones. These processors are very power efficient and they consume power of 5 watts and below.But we may only see them in Smartphones or Tablets in 2016.

Performance:

Performance wise, i think i don't need to tell you how Intel Processors do. They are very good both at PC's and on Mobile.

Heating Problem:

Intel Atom Processors also deliver more heat when running heavy and CPU intensive tasks or while using for long duration.Let us see how their core M-Processors perform.

Graphics:

Intel, till now used third party graphic vendors like Power VGR and Mali graphics in their CPU's. Intel also have their own graphics called Intel Iris Graphics which they introduced in their 4th generation core i-series


Source: Quora

For the potential android tecno, infinix, nokia, xiaomi etc users you can find out more which device would better suit your needs especially if you are considering mild, light or heavy usage on games, applications and internet connectivity.

Educative.

I would have preferred you stating which phones uses what chip sets.
Kudos

So where is my FTC bonus uncle Seun?

SayNoToTribalBigotryOnNairaland

PLEASE CAN U STATE D PHONE DAT USE INTEL ATOM

OP, thanks very informative. But those are the popular ones.

Samsung's inhouse chips Exynos, are the most energy efficient chips.

Also Huawei has its own SoC branded as HiSilicon Kirin eg HiSilicon Kirin 960. it can be found in some of its high end devices like P9.

Educative!

So op which of these are you advising us to use or buy??

Yseone:
So op which of these are you advising us to use or buy??

Snapdragon

superemmy:
Pros and Cons between Mediatek, Intel and Snapdragon

Well, Inorder to find out which chipset is better among the three chipsets, first of all we need to know how these chipsets are different from each other.

Now, let me explain them in detail

1.) Mediatek:

It is a Taiwanese company. It uses more cores in it's processors(like octa core,hexa core,deca core).

It is a Taiwanese company. It uses more cores in it's processors(like octa core,hexa core,deca core).

Battery Life:

The mediatek chipsets are known to be more power draining and results in less battery life.Now they are optimizing their processors to be more power efficient but still lags behind their competetion in terms of battery life.

Performance:

Performance wise their processors are very good.Due the availability of extra cores,mediatek processors can handle intensive and heavy tasks and they are very good at multi-tasking.But we can see all this practically if we have sufficient Ram.Yes more cores demand more Ram to give best performance.

Heating Problem

Now coming to the heating problem. All the processors deliver heat while performing tasks. Mediatek processors deliver more heat(more cores=more heat) than the others.

Graphics:

Coming to graphics,Mediatek employs Mali graphics which is a third party graphics vendor(So graphics architectue is different from cpu and its performance may not match with cpu). It is really important to match the performances of cpu and gpu(graphics) so that the whole chipset performs efficiently and effectively.

2.)Snapdragon:

Snapdragon chipsets are manufactured by Qualcomm (American) company.

Snapdragon chipsets are not only just CPU's they incorporate other many processors in their chipsets.This is the main difference between Snapdragon and other chipsets.

Snapdragon chipsets are named as SoC's(System on chip) which means their chipsets(SoC's) have a CPU,GPU(Adreno Graphics),Image processor,Media processor,DSP(Digital Signal Processor),Cellular Modem unit,Wifi Modue,Radio Module,GPS Module,...etc. All these modules and Processors are inside of a snapdragon chip.Yes they incorporated all these things inside their chips.Hence their chips are costly.

Battery Life:

Snapdragon chipsets are best in terms of power efficiency compared to all other chipsets.

Performance:

Performance wise they perform really well. In multi-tasking,gaming,handling heavy and intensive tasks they are very good.

Heating Problem:

Snapdragon Processors generally deliver less heat compared to Mediatek and Intel Atom(Except the Snapdragon 810 Chipset-that faced many heating issues.)

Graphics:

Coming to graphics, they manufacture their own graphics called Adreno Graphics and incorporate into their chips. So here the performance of cpu and gpu are matched.

3.)Intel Atom:

Every one is familiar with Intel processors because they are dominant in the PC market. Intel Atom processors are the initiative taken by the company to enter into mobile segment.Intel processors are best in PC's but when it comes to mobile they have faced one problem...!

Battery Life:

Yes, the problem they faced is Battery life. Intel company has experience in manufactuting processors for PC's which consume power in watts(say 40 watts and above) but when it comes to mobile platform where the processors should run on power less than 5 watts, they had a problem in optimizing their processors to work on low power.

Don't worry that is all in the initial stage when they entered into mobile market. But recently in Q3 of 2015 they have announced their Mobile processors called core M-processors for mobile platform like tablets and smartphones. These processors are very power efficient and they consume power of 5 watts and below.But we may only see them in Smartphones or Tablets in 2016.

Performance:

Performance wise, i think i don't need to tell you how Intel Processors do. They are very good both at PC's and on Mobile.

Heating Problem:

Intel Atom Processors also deliver more heat when running heavy and CPU intensive tasks or while using for long duration.Let us see how their core M-Processors perform.

Graphics:

Intel, till now used third party graphic vendors like Power VGR and Mali graphics in their CPU's. Intel also have their own graphics called Intel Iris Graphics which they introduced in their 4th generation core i-series


Source: Quora

For the potential android tecno, infinix, nokia, xiaomi etc users you can find out more which device would better suit your needs especially if you are considering mild, light or heavy usage on games, applications and internet connectivity.

Op you're generalising too much in some aspects such as battery life, graphics and heat. Qualcomm produces many SoCs each with their peculiar behaviours, same with mediatek. Intel atom is one type of processor.

There are mediatek processors that perform better than some Snapdragon SoCs, this is because there are different processors at different price points. That's why the mediatek x20 is superior to the Snapdragon 430

NCP:
OP, thanks very informative. But those are the popular ones.

Samsung's inhouse chips Exynos, are the most energy efficient chips.

Also Huawei has its own SoC branded as HiSilicon Kirin eg HiSilicon Kirin 960. it can be found in some of its high end devices like P9.

to me exynos are the best processor company out there

MrIrohKenedy:

to me exynos are the best processor company out there

Yes.


SGS 7E with a 3000mah battery powered by Exynos chips can give a healthy 8hrs SOT unlike some MTK powered devices parading huge 5000mah battery.

Mediatek rules........

NCP:



Yes.


SGS 7E with a 3000mah battery powered by Exynos chips can give a healthy 8hrs SOT unlike some MTK powered devices parading huge 5000mah battery.

that's the power of " big little technology" which from mtk helio x10 upward have mtk is trying these days oo

LAFO:
Educative.

I would have preferred you stating which phones uses what chip sets.
Kudos

Which phone do u have in mind? All your tecno and infinix uses mediatek

superemmy:
Pros and Cons between Mediatek, Intel and Snapdragon

Well, Inorder to find out which chipset is better among the three chipsets, first of all we need to know how these chipsets are different from each other.

Now, let me explain them in detail

1.) Mediatek:

It is a Taiwanese company. It uses more cores in it's processors(like octa core,hexa core,deca core).

It is a Taiwanese company. It uses more cores in it's processors(like octa core,hexa core,deca core).

Battery Life:

The mediatek chipsets are known to be more power draining and results in less battery life.Now they are optimizing their processors to be more power efficient but still lags behind their competetion in terms of battery life.

Performance:

Performance wise their processors are very good.Due the availability of extra cores,mediatek processors can handle intensive and heavy tasks and they are very good at multi-tasking.But we can see all this practically if we have sufficient Ram.Yes more cores demand more Ram to give best performance.

Heating Problem

Now coming to the heating problem. All the processors deliver heat while performing tasks. Mediatek processors deliver more heat(more cores=more heat) than the others.

Graphics:

Coming to graphics,Mediatek employs Mali graphics which is a third party graphics vendor(So graphics architectue is different from cpu and its performance may not match with cpu). It is really important to match the performances of cpu and gpu(graphics) so that the whole chipset performs efficiently and effectively.

2.)Snapdragon:

Snapdragon chipsets are manufactured by Qualcomm (American) company.

Snapdragon chipsets are not only just CPU's they incorporate other many processors in their chipsets.This is the main difference between Snapdragon and other chipsets.

Snapdragon chipsets are named as SoC's(System on chip) which means their chipsets(SoC's) have a CPU,GPU(Adreno Graphics),Image processor,Media processor,DSP(Digital Signal Processor),Cellular Modem unit,Wifi Modue,Radio Module,GPS Module,...etc. All these modules and Processors are inside of a snapdragon chip.Yes they incorporated all these things inside their chips.Hence their chips are costly.

Battery Life:

Snapdragon chipsets are best in terms of power efficiency compared to all other chipsets.

Performance:

Performance wise they perform really well. In multi-tasking,gaming,handling heavy and intensive tasks they are very good.

Heating Problem:

Snapdragon Processors generally deliver less heat compared to Mediatek and Intel Atom(Except the Snapdragon 810 Chipset-that faced many heating issues.)

Graphics:

Coming to graphics, they manufacture their own graphics called Adreno Graphics and incorporate into their chips. So here the performance of cpu and gpu are matched.

3.)Intel Atom:

Every one is familiar with Intel processors because they are dominant in the PC market. Intel Atom processors are the initiative taken by the company to enter into mobile segment.Intel processors are best in PC's but when it comes to mobile they have faced one problem...!

Battery Life:

Yes, the problem they faced is Battery life. Intel company has experience in manufactuting processors for PC's which consume power in watts(say 40 watts and above) but when it comes to mobile platform where the processors should run on power less than 5 watts, they had a problem in optimizing their processors to work on low power.

Don't worry that is all in the initial stage when they entered into mobile market. But recently in Q3 of 2015 they have announced their Mobile processors called core M-processors for mobile platform like tablets and smartphones. These processors are very power efficient and they consume power of 5 watts and below.But we may only see them in Smartphones or Tablets in 2016.

Performance:

Performance wise, i think i don't need to tell you how Intel Processors do. They are very good both at PC's and on Mobile.

Heating Problem:

Intel Atom Processors also deliver more heat when running heavy and CPU intensive tasks or while using for long duration.Let us see how their core M-Processors perform.

Graphics:

Intel, till now used third party graphic vendors like Power VGR and Mali graphics in their CPU's. Intel also have their own graphics called Intel Iris Graphics which they introduced in their 4th generation core i-series


Source: Quora

For the potential android tecno, infinix, nokia, xiaomi etc users you can find out more which device would better suit your needs especially if you are considering mild, light or heavy usage on games, applications and internet connectivity.

Mr copy and paste, next time check all the facts before u post, eg, for the fact that a processor uses more cores doesn't mean it will generate more heat,
1) most of the cores are idle wen u aren't pushing ur phone prowess much
2) bigger cores produce more heat than smaller cores
3) Manufacturing process goes a long way too, eg, 20 nm vs 10 nm process etc
Also, mediatek might rely on third party for its CPU bt what will u call a cpu that has everything just like Qualcomm? Do u have any oda name apart from SOC for it? As a matter of fact, apart from Intel, almost all oda proceedings producer for mobile platform are SOC... Also, all these company also price proceeds that aren't SOC too, including Qualcomm.... U hear?

princetom1:


Which phone do u have in mind? All your tecno and infinix uses mediatek

Xiaomi Redmi Note 4x

These are key features

Xiaomi Redmi Note 4x
3GB RAM
32GB ROM
Mobile Phone processor: Snapdragon
625 Octa Core CPU
Size: 5.5"
Display: Full HD
Camera: 13MP Camera
Battery: 4100mah
MIUI8.2

Other specifications:

= Fingerprint ID
= CPU --Snapdragon 625 octa core CPU (Adreno 506 GPU 650MHz ) --Old Note 4 is MTK CPU
= Screen -- 5.5-inch HD Display 403PPI
= Storage--3GB RAM + 32GB ROM (Support 128GB TF Card , VFat Format Only )
= Camera -- 13MP Rear Camera, 5MP Front Camera
= System: MIUI 8.2 Android 6.0 OS with more languages
= Battery -- 4100mAh(Typ)/4000 (Min)
= Network --Full Netcom, Dual SIM Dual Standby Micro SIM slot + Nano SIM/MicroSDslot
> 2G: GSM 850/900/1800/1900MHz
> 3G: WCDMA 850/900/1900/2100MHz
> 4G: FDD LTE B5:850 /B8:900 /B4:1700 /B3:1800 /B1:2100 /B7:2600 /B20:800
TD LTE B38:2600MHz B40:2300MHz

Contact/whatsapp
0.7.0.5.8.6.3.6.0.9.3

NCP:



Yes.


SGS 7E with a 3000mah battery powered by Exynos chips can give a healthy 8hrs SOT unlike some MTK powered devices parading huge 5000mah battery.

Be realistic. Wait o, what am i even saying? The big little technology is from from ARM is first implemented by mediatek... In another news, these days ur battery depends much on how much the OEM optimized their battery. You must have had a bad experience with tecno, infinix and co, that claim big battery capacity bt in reality, it's 3000mah or less... Lexusgs430, how long does ur mediatek powered phone last?

MrIrohKenedy:

to me exynos are the best processor company out there

On what do u based ur opinion? Iphone in house chip are the best hands down by a wide wide and wide margin

NigeriaBam:

Xiaomi Redmi Note 4x

These are key features

Xiaomi Redmi Note 4x
3GB RAM
32GB ROM
Mobile Phone processor: Snapdragon
625 Octa Core CPU
Size: 5.5"
Display: Full HD
Camera: 13MP Camera
Battery: 4100mah
MIUI8.2

Other specifications:

= Fingerprint ID
= CPU --Snapdragon 625 octa core CPU (Adreno 506 GPU 650MHz ) --Old Note 4 is MTK CPU
= Screen -- 5.5-inch HD Display 403PPI
= Storage--3GB RAM + 32GB ROM (Support 128GB TF Card , VFat Format Only )
= Camera -- 13MP Rear Camera, 5MP Front Camera
= System: MIUI 8.2 Android 6.0 OS with more languages
= Battery -- 4100mAh(Typ)/4000 (Min)
= Network --Full Netcom, Dual SIM Dual Standby Micro SIM slot + Nano SIM/MicroSDslot
> 2G: GSM 850/900/1800/1900MHz
> 3G: WCDMA 850/900/1900/2100MHz
> 4G: FDD LTE B5:850 /B8:900 /B4:1700 /B3:1800 /B1:2100 /B7:2600 /B20:800
TD LTE B38:2600MHz B40:2300MHz

Contact/whatsapp
0.7.0.5.8.6.3.6.0.9.3

How much? Between i use a Xioami phone also

DonAustyne:
PLEASE CAN U STATE D PHONE DAT USE INTEL ATOM

Intel has killed their mobile platform, no more new phones will come with Intel processor, the last i checked, it was used mostly by asus zenphone series

MrIrohKenedy:

that's the power of " big little technology" which from mtk helio x10 upward have mtk is trying these days oo

Mediatek used the technology first before odas

MrIrohKenedy:

to me exynos are the best processor company out there

Have u also heared about IPhone A series?

princetom1:


How much? Between i use a Xioami phone also

60k plus accessories TPU CASE AND TEMPLATE GLASS

LAFO:
Educative.

I would have preferred you stating which phones uses what chip sets.
Kudos

Using illustrations of phones in mid range that use the differing chipsets, we have:

Xiaomi Mi 5 is powered by 1.8GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor and it comes with 3GB of RAM.
Officially unveiled in November, Qualcomm will be hoping the Snapdragon 820 both sets new standards in the mobile processor space, and overcomes the problems that have dogged its predecessor like overheating which affects both performance and battery life.. Qualcomm is claiming the new SoC will consume 30% less power improving battery life and performance.


Infinix Note 3 Pro
Infinix Note 3 Pro comes with Helio X10 MT6795 coupled with 3GB RAM1.3GHz octa-core CPU.

Earlier this year MediaTek launched its new Helio brand of SoCs. Unlike the bland sounding MTxxxx range of SoCs, the Helio branding brings MediaTek into line with Samsung and Qualcomm with their Exynos and Snapdragon brands. The first MediaTek Helio SoC is the Helio X10, an octa-core processor with four 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 cores and four 2.2 GHz Cortex-A53 cores, backed by a PowerVR 6200 GPU. If that setup sounds familiar it is because that was also the specs of the MediaTek MT6795 and, as far as I can tell, the Helios X10 is in fact just a rebrand of the MT6795.

Lenovo's K900. This is a great phone with stunning specs it is powered with new Intel Atom processor of 2GHz with 2GB RAM. The phone runs o Intel's 64-bit Atom 2GHz quad-core processor, and supports LTE-Advanced (FDD and TDD), which offers theoretical download speeds of 150Mbps. It's also packing a huge 4000mAh battery that Lenovo tells us will last about two days.

Depending on specs, pricing range and availability of these devices here are just a few examples of which phones use what chipsets.

princetom1:


Be realistic. Wait o, what am i even saying? The big little technology is from from ARM is first implemented by mediatek... In another news, these days ur battery depends much on how much the OEM optimized their battery. You must have had a bad experience with tecno, infinix and co, that claim big battery capacity bt in reality, it's 3000mah or less... Lexusgs430, how long does ur mediatek powered phone last?

On what do u based ur opinion? Iphone in house chip are the best hands down by a wide wide and wide margin

15/19 hours

dims95:


Op you're generalising too much in some aspects such as battery life, graphics and heat. Qualcomm produces many SoCs each with their peculiar behaviours, same with mediatek. Intel atom is one type of processor.

There are mediatek processors that perform better than some Snapdragon SoCs, this is because there are different processors at different price points. That's why the mediatek x20 is superior to the Snapdragon 430

I totally agree with you when you say "there are some mediatek processors that perform better than some snapdragon socs..." However in exposition of this statement. The only reason for this is the time period and price point like you stated in development of the chipsets which is a result of technological advancements. For example you cannot compare a snapdragon 430 to a mediatek x10 helio, both time periods of development differ. One was made in a different and later year than the other with notion to improvements on efficiency, capacity and energy consumption..

Yseone:
So op which of these are you advising us to use or buy??

I wouldn't want to bias your judgement but most Snapdragon processors are way far better than a Mediatek and Intel

Nice one OP. this totally differentiate everything into place. but some mediatek processors performs better.

Lexusgs430:
Mediatek rules........

in Africa and crap phones

xtervaganza:
in Africa and crap phones

Try an Umidigi Z1 Pro....... Fantastic device.

Lexusgs430:


Try an Umidigi Z1 Pro....... Fantastic device.

ive seen your review of the phone and its a great phone. I also use an MTK device now when I lost my Samsung and dollar is not smiling

NigeriaBam:

60k plus accessories TPU CASE AND TEMPLATE GLASS

Why don't u contact noobody to be ur supplier? It's cheaper than this ur price by far, with even extra accessories (OTG cable, glass, earphone etc) and most exciting, he will deliver to u withing 3 / 4 days...

superemmy:


I totally agree with you when you say "there are some mediatek processors that perform better than some snapdragon socs..." However in exposition of this statement. The only reason for this is the time period and price point like you stated in development of the chipsets which is a result of technological advancements. For example you cannot compare a snapdragon 430 to a mediatek x10 helio, both time periods of development differ. One was made in a different and later year than the other with notion to improvements on efficiency, capacity and energy consumption..

Apart from the fact that all u post is copy and paste, you are posting what u have no idea about wen u are replying someone, pls, stop it, educate yourself on this topic first...

In all cases, mediatek processor are cheaper than snapdragon, eg, helio x30 vs snap 660 are supposed to same price range, yet mtk x30 competes with snap 820. Get ur facts right bro...