MediaTek Kompanio 838 vs Core i7-4712HQ

Performance Spectrum - CPU

MediaTek Kompanio 838

8 / 8

5,343

0.0%

Core i5-6200U

Athlon X4 950

Ryzen Embedded R1606G

Core i7-3632QM

Ryzen Z2 Extreme

Ryzen AI Max PRO 390

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

Core i7-4712HQ

4 / 8

5,350

+0.1%

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The MediaTek Kompanio 838 is positioned at rank 103 and the Core i7-4712HQ is on rank 62, so the Core i7-4712HQ offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar MediaTek Kompanio 838

#31

Ryzen 5 230

MSRP: $200|Avg: $190

94%

#91

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

275%

#92

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

271%

#93

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

248%

#94

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

247%

#95

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

245%

#97

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

237%

#98

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

227%

#99

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

226%

#100

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

220%

#103

MediaTek Kompanio 838

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#106

Ryzen 5 2500U

MSRP: $349|Avg: N/A

98%

#109

Celeron 4305U

MSRP: $107|Avg: N/A

97%

#110

Celeron J1850

MSRP: $82|Avg: N/A

97%

#114

Core i3-4100M

MSRP: $225|Avg: $99

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-4712HQ

#13

Ryzen 3 210

MSRP: $99|Avg: $99

100%

#14

Ryzen 5 PRO 230

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

98%

#15

Ryzen 5 220

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

94%

#50

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

219%

#51

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

216%

#52

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

198%

#53

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

198%

#54

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

196%

#56

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

189%

#57

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

181%

#58

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

181%

#59

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

176%

#62

Core i7-4712HQ

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#65

Core i5-3320M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

99%

#66

Core i7-4510U

MSRP: $393|Avg: N/A

98%

#69

Core 2 Quad Q9100

MSRP: $14|Avg: $14

96%

#75

Core i3-4030U

MSRP: $281|Avg: N/A

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The MediaTek Kompanio 838 (2024) utilizes modern node technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	MediaTek Kompanio 838	Core i7-4712HQ
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Cortex-A78 / A55 (2022−2024) / Standard Node)	🛑 Legacy (Crystalwell (2013−2014) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-4712HQ (2014) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	MediaTek Kompanio 838	Core i7-4712HQ
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

MediaTek Kompanio 838 Benchmark Check

Core i7-4712HQ Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of MediaTek Kompanio 838 and Core i7-4712HQ

MediaTek Kompanio 838

The MediaTek Kompanio 838 is manufactured by an unknown manufacturer. It was released in 31 May 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Cortex-A78 / A55 (2022−2024) architecture. It features 8 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 GHz. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 5,343 points. Launch price was $149.

Core i7-4712HQ

The Core i7-4712HQ is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 April 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Crystalwell (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1364. Thermal design power (TDP): 37 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,350 points. Launch price was $378.

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Processing Power

The MediaTek Kompanio 838 packs 8 cores / 8 threads, while the Core i7-4712HQ offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the MediaTek Kompanio 838 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.2 GHz on the MediaTek Kompanio 838 versus 3.3 GHz on the Core i7-4712HQ — a 40% clock advantage for the Core i7-4712HQ (base: 2 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The MediaTek Kompanio 838 uses the Cortex-A78 / A55 (2022−2024) architecture, while the Core i7-4712HQ uses Crystalwell (2013−2014) (22 nm). In PassMark, the MediaTek Kompanio 838 scores 5,343 against the Core i7-4712HQ's 5,350 — a 0.1% lead for the Core i7-4712HQ.

Feature	MediaTek Kompanio 838	Core i7-4712HQ
Cores / Threads	8 / 8+100%	4 / 8
Boost Clock	2.2 GHz	3.3 GHz+50%
Base Clock	2 GHz	2.3 GHz+15%
L3 Cache	—	8 MB (total)
L2 Cache	—	256K (per core)
Process	—	22 nm
Architecture	Cortex-A78 / A55 (2022−2024)	Crystalwell (2013−2014)
PassMark	5,343	5,350