MediaTek Kompanio 520 vs Apple M3 Pro 12-Core

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Aggregate performance score

Apple M3 Pro 12-Core
2023
12 cores / 12 threads, 27 Watt
16.83
+721%
MediaTek Kompanio 520
8 cores / 8 threads, 2000 Watt
2.05

Apple M3 Pro 12-Core outperforms MediaTek Kompanio 520 by a whopping 721% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Apple M3 Pro 12-Core and MediaTek Kompanio 520 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking4031919
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesApple M3MediaTek Kompanio 500
Power efficiency57.070.09
Architecture codenameno data2x Cortex-A76 / 6x A55
Release date30 October 2023 (1 year ago)no data (2024 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Apple M3 Pro 12-Core 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 cores12 (Dodeca-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads128
Base clock speed2.748 GHzno data
Boost clock speed4.06 GHz2 GHz
Chip lithography3 nm7 nm
Number of transistors37000 Millionno data
64 bit support++

Compatibility

Information on Apple M3 Pro 12-Core 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)27 Watt2000 Watt

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardApple M3 Pro 18-Core GPUno data

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

Apple M3 Pro 12-Core 16.83
+721%
MediaTek Kompanio 520 2.05

Geekbench 5.5 Multi-Core

Apple M3 Pro 12-Core 15298
+899%
MediaTek Kompanio 520 1532

WebXPRT 3

Apple M3 Pro 12-Core 427
+253%
MediaTek Kompanio 520 121

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 16.83 2.05
Physical cores 12 8
Threads 12 8
Chip lithography 3 nm 7 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 27 Watt 2000 Watt

Apple M3 Pro 12-Core has a 721% higher aggregate performance score, 50% more physical cores and 50% more threads, a 133.3% more advanced lithography process, and 7307.4% lower power consumption.

The Apple M3 Pro 12-Core is our recommended choice as it beats the MediaTek Kompanio 520 in performance tests.


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