MediaTekEntry-level / agingMobile/Embedded

Mediatek MT6879V-ZA

Explore Mediatek MT6879V-ZA technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for laptop performance, efficiency and upgrade research.

Last updated: 2026-10-20
4.7/ 10
Technical rating

Entry-level / aging

Mediatek MT6879V-ZA is a Mobile/Embedded processor with 8 cores and 8 threads. Its base clock is 2.5 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 4662 and a single-thread rating of 1970.

CPU Mark4,662
27 samples
Single Thread1,970
Overall rank#2,656
of 6,054
Reference price—

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Entry-level / aging
4.7Entry-level / aging

Mediatek MT6879V-ZA is a Mobile/Embedded processor with 8 cores and 8 threads. Its base clock is 2.5 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 4662 and a single-thread rating of 1970.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The Mediatek MT6879V-ZA is a Mobile/Embedded released in 2023. Recorded specifications include 8 cores and 8 threads, a 4,662 CPU Mark. Use these figures to understand its position, then compare the results with your software and the complete platform.

Reading guide

Read the performance results

The 4,662 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 1,970 single-thread result adds context for less-parallel work. Compare the nearby alternatives on this page and do not treat one score as a verdict for every application.

Platform and compatibility

No confirmed socket is recorded for this processor. Verify the exact device or motherboard with the manufacturer before planning an upgrade.

Memory and power

Verify the system memory type, real power limits and cooling capacity.

FAQ

Common processor questions

What are the key Mediatek MT6879V-ZA specifications?

The main recorded details are 8 cores and 8 threads, a 4,662 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the Mediatek MT6879V-ZA good for gaming?

The product name or CPU Mark alone cannot answer that. Check single-thread performance, core count, the target graphics card, gaming resolution and results from the games you play.

Which motherboards support the Mediatek MT6879V-ZA?

A confirmed socket is not recorded here. Use the device model or manufacturer specifications to identify compatible hardware.

How much power does the Mediatek MT6879V-ZA use?

A structured TDP value is not currently available. Check the manufacturer specification and device power limits.

This guidance interprets recorded specifications and results; it does not claim hands-on device testing. Results can vary with motherboard, power, memory and cooling.

Multi-axis comparison

How does this processor compare?

A direct comparison with nearby processors from the same brand and a similar core count.

5 CPU

Overall and multi-core performance

A higher CPU Mark indicates stronger overall performance.

01Spreadtrum UMS9632Unknown4,681 points
02Mediatek MT6879V-ZAThis CPU4,662 points
03Mediatek MT6877V-TZAMediaTek4,660 points
04Qualcomm Technologies, Inc SM8150Qualcomm4,637 points
05Intel N250Intel4,623 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

01Spreadtrum UMS9632Unknown2,034 points
02Mediatek MT6879V-ZAThis CPU1,970 points
03Intel N250Intel1,783 points
04Qualcomm Technologies, Inc SM8150Qualcomm1,772 points
05Mediatek MT6877V-TZAMediaTek1,735 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

01Intel N250Intel770.5 Mark/W

Bars are relative to the processors shown here, not a global ranking of every CPU.

Detailed benchmark results

Snapshot from 2026-10-20

Data CompressionKBytes/Sec
72,198.00
Data EncryptionMBytes/Sec
3,555.00
Extended InstructionsMillion Matrices/Sec
1,602.00
Find Prime NumbersMillion Primes/Sec
13.00
Floating Point MathMOps/Sec
8,823.00
Integer MathMOps/Sec
24,600.00
PhysicsFrames/Sec
206.00
Random String SortingThousand Strings/Sec
12,787.00

Core specifications

BrandMediaTek
CategoryMobile/Embedded
Release year2023
Socket—
Cores / threads8 / 8
Base clock2.50 GHz
Max turbo—
TDP—
Integrated graphics—

Memory support

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Memory type—
Official speed—
Maximum capacity—

Cache hierarchy

No structured cache data.