AMD Ryzen 5 5600X | MediaTek Helio X20 | |
CPU comparisonAMD Ryzen 5 5600X or MediaTek Helio X20 - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X has 6 cores with 12 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.60 GHz. Up to 128 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X was released in Q4/2020. The MediaTek Helio X20 has 10 cores with 10 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.10 GHz. The CPU supports up to 4 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The MediaTek Helio X20 was released in Q4/2015. |
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AMD Ryzen 5 (84) | Family | Mediatek Helio (37) |
AMD Ryzen 5000 (12) | CPU group | MediaTek Helio X20 (4) |
4 | Generation | 2 |
Vermeer (Zen 3) | Architecture | Cortex-A72 / Cortex-A53 |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
AMD Ryzen 5 3600X | Predecessor | -- |
AMD Ryzen 5 7600X | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD Ryzen 5 5600X has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X is 3.70 GHz (4.60 GHz) while the MediaTek Helio X20 has 10 CPU cores and 10 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the MediaTek Helio X20 is at 2.10 GHz. |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X | Characteristic | MediaTek Helio X20 |
6 | Cores | 10 |
12 | Threads | 10 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE) |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
3.70 GHz (4.60 GHz) | A-Core | 2.10 GHz 2x Cortex-A72 |
-- | B-Core | 1.40 GHz 4x Cortex-A53 |
-- | C-Core | -- 4x Cortex-A53 |
Internal GraphicsThe AMD Ryzen 5 5600X or MediaTek Helio X20 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die. |
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no iGPU | GPU | ARM Mali-T880 MP4 |
GPU frequency | 0.78 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 0.78 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | Midgard 4 |
Technology | 16 nm | |
Max. displays | 2 | |
-- | Compute units | 4 |
-- | Shader | 64 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
-- | 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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no iGPU | GPU | ARM Mali-T880 MP4 |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode |
No | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | No |
No | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
No | Codec AVC | No |
No | Codec VC-1 | No |
No | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe AMD Ryzen 5 5600X can use up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 51.2 GB/s. The MediaTek Helio X20 supports up to 4 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 6.4 GB/s. |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X | Characteristic | MediaTek Helio X20 |
DDR4-3200 | Memory | LPDDR3-800 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | 4 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
51.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 6.4 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
3.00 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
32.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
4.0 | PCIe version | -- |
20 | PCIe lanes | -- |
39.4 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X is 65 W, while the MediaTek Helio X20 has a TDP of --. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X | Characteristic | MediaTek Helio X20 |
65 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | -- |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
90 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe AMD Ryzen 5 5600X is manufactured in 7 nm and has 35.00 MB cache. The MediaTek Helio X20 is manufactured in 20 nm and has a 0.00 MB cache. |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X | Characteristic | MediaTek Helio X20 |
7 nm | Technology | 20 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8-A (64 bit) |
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 | ISA extensions | -- |
AM4 (PGA 1331) | Socket | -- |
AMD-V, SVM | Virtualization | None |
Yes | AES-NI | No |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Android |
Q4/2020 | Release date | Q4/2015 |
299 $ | Release price | -- |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio X20
10C 10T @ 2.10 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 4.30 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio X20
10C 10T @ 2.10 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio X20
10C 10T @ 2.10 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 4.30 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio X20
10C 10T @ 2.10 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 4.30 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio X20
10C 10T @ 2.10 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio X20
10C 10T @ 2.10 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio X20
10C 10T @ 2.10 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio X20
10C 10T @ 2.10 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 4.30 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio X20
10C 10T @ 2.10 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio X20
10C 10T @ 2.10 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 4.30 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio X20
10C 10T @ 2.10 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
@ 0.00 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio X20
ARM Mali-T880 MP4 @ 0.78 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 3.70 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio X20
10C 10T @ 2.10 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 4.30 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio X20
10C 10T @ 2.10 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 4.30 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio X20
10C 10T @ 2.10 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 3.70 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio X20
10C 10T @ 2.10 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio X20
10C 10T @ 2.10 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 4.30 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio X20
10C 10T @ 2.10 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
10,988 CB R23 MC @ 76 W |
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MediaTek Helio X20
2.10 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X | MediaTek Helio X20 |
Unknown | Unknown |