AMD A9-9420e | MediaTek Helio X23 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the AMD A9-9420e and the MediaTek Helio X23 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the AMD A9-9420e 2 core processor released in Q2/2017 with the MediaTek Helio X23 which has 10 CPU cores and was introduced in Q1/2017. |
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AMD A (112) | Family | Mediatek Helio (37) |
AMD A9-9000 (4) | CPU group | MediaTek Helio X20 (4) |
4 | Generation | 2 |
Stoney Ridge (Excavator) | Architecture | Cortex-A72 / Cortex-A53 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD A9-9420e is a 2 core processor with a clock frequency of 1.80 GHz (2.70 GHz). The processor can compute 2 threads at the same time. The MediaTek Helio X23 clocks with 2.30 GHz, has 10 CPU cores and can calculate 10 threads in parallel. |
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AMD A9-9420e | Characteristic | MediaTek Helio X23 |
2 | Cores | 10 |
2 | Threads | 10 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
1.80 GHz (2.70 GHz) | A-Core | 2.30 GHz 2x Cortex-A72 |
-- | B-Core | 1.40 GHz 4x Cortex-A53 |
-- | C-Core | -- 4x Cortex-A53 |
Internal GraphicsGraphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback. |
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AMD Radeon R5 (Stoney Ridge) | GPU | ARM Mali-T880 MP4 |
0.72 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.78 GHz |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 0.78 GHz |
7 | GPU Generation | Midgard 4 |
28 nm | Technology | 16 nm |
3 | Max. displays | 2 |
3 | Compute units | 4 |
192 | Shader | 64 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
2 GB | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
12 | DirectX Version | 11 |
Hardware codec supportA photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos. |
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AMD Radeon R5 (Stoney Ridge) | GPU | ARM Mali-T880 MP4 |
Decode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode |
Decode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VP9 | No |
Decode | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | No |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to 8 GB of memory in a maximum of 1 memory channels is supported by the AMD A9-9420e, while the MediaTek Helio X23 supports a maximum of 4 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 6.4 GB/s enabled. |
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AMD A9-9420e | Characteristic | MediaTek Helio X23 |
DDR4-2133 | Memory | LPDDR3-800 |
8 GB | Max. Memory | 4 GB |
1 (Single Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
17.1 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 6.4 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
2.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
3.0 | PCIe version | -- |
8 | PCIe lanes | -- |
7.9 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe AMD A9-9420e has a TDP of 6 W. The TDP of the MediaTek Helio X23 is --. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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AMD A9-9420e | Characteristic | MediaTek Helio X23 |
6 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | -- |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
90 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe AMD A9-9420e has 2.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 28 nm. The cache of MediaTek Helio X23 is at 0.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 20 nm. |
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AMD A9-9420e | Characteristic | MediaTek Helio X23 |
28 nm | Technology | 20 nm |
Unknown | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8-A (64 bit) |
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 | ISA extensions | -- |
FP4 | Socket | -- |
AMD-V | Virtualization | None |
Yes | AES-NI | No |
Operating systems | Android | |
Q2/2017 | Release date | Q1/2017 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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AMD A9-9420e
AMD Radeon R5 (Stoney Ridge) @ 0.72 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio X23
ARM Mali-T880 MP4 @ 0.78 GHz |
AMD A9-9420e
2C 2T @ 2.40 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio X23
10C 10T @ 2.30 GHz |
AMD A9-9420e
2C 2T @ 2.70 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio X23
10C 10T @ 2.30 GHz |
AMD A9-9420e
2C 2T @ 2.40 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio X23
10C 10T @ 2.30 GHz |
AMD A9-9420e
2C 2T @ 1.80 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio X23
10C 10T @ 2.30 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD A9-9420e | MediaTek Helio X23 |
Unknown | Unknown |