MediaTek Kompanio 520
Opinion and specs

Our verdict

Basic

The MediaTek Kompanio 520 is a basic processor. It is a low-power chip: the kind that goes into thin, quiet laptops with long battery life. It came out in 2022.

It is currently fitted in 8 laptops from $229, at an average price of $336.

Above $260 there are clearly better options: for that money the Intel Core i3-1115G4 is 57% faster. That is the sensible ceiling.

Frequently asked questions

Is the MediaTek Kompanio 520 a good processor?

The MediaTek Kompanio 520 is a basic processor. It is a low-power chip: the kind that goes into thin, quiet laptops with long battery life. It ranks 246 of 268 and delivers 5.9% of what the fastest one on the market does.

What year is the MediaTek Kompanio 520 from?

MediaTek Kompanio 520 came out in 2022.

What is the AMD equivalent of MediaTek Kompanio 520?

The closest in performance is AMD Ryzen 3 3250U.

What integrated graphics does the MediaTek Kompanio 520 have?

The MediaTek Kompanio 520 has ARM Mali-G52 2EE MC2 integrated graphics.

How much does a laptop with the MediaTek Kompanio 520 cost?

It is currently fitted in 8 laptops from $229, at an average price of $336.

Which alternative is worth it?

Above $260 there are clearly better options: for that money the Intel Core i3-1115G4 is 57% faster. That is the sensible ceiling.

Specs

Model Kompanio 520
Manufacturer MediaTek
Family MediaTek
Boost frequency 2 GHz
Cores 8
Threads 8
Frequency 2 GHz
Cache 1 MB
Cache type L3

Performance summary

#246 of 268
Relative performance 5.9%
Laptops 8
Price from $229
Average price $336

Recommended alternatives

More powerful, also low-power, with a similar starting price

Our pick Intel Core i3-1115G4 9.3% From $260 Intel Core i5-1335U 22.1% From $300 Intel Core i5-1035G1 11.4% From $299 Intel Core i5-10210U 9.6% From $292 Intel N100 8.5% From $270

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