Intel Core i5-3230M | MediaTek Helio X23 | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i5-3230M or MediaTek Helio X23 - 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 Intel Core i5-3230M has 2 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.20 GHz. Up to 32 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i5-3230M was released in Q1/2013. The MediaTek Helio X23 has 10 cores with 10 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.30 GHz. The CPU supports up to 4 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The MediaTek Helio X23 was released in Q1/2017. |
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Intel Core i5 (331) | Family | Mediatek Helio (37) |
Intel Core i 3000M (29) | CPU group | MediaTek Helio X20 (4) |
3 | Generation | 2 |
Ivy Bridge H | Architecture | Cortex-A72 / Cortex-A53 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i5-3230M is a 2 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.60 GHz (3.20 GHz). The MediaTek Helio X23 has 10 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 2.30 GHz. |
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Intel Core i5-3230M | Characteristic | MediaTek Helio X23 |
2 | Cores | 10 |
4 | Threads | 10 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE) |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.60 GHz (3.20 GHz) | A-Core | 2.30 GHz 2x Cortex-A72 |
-- | B-Core | 1.40 GHz 4x Cortex-A53 |
-- | C-Core | -- 4x Cortex-A53 |
Internal GraphicsThe integrated graphics unit of a processor is not only responsible for the pure image output on the system, but can also significantly increase the efficiency of the system with the support of modern video codecs. |
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Intel HD Graphics 4000 | GPU | ARM Mali-T880 MP4 |
0.65 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.78 GHz |
1.10 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 0.78 GHz |
7 | GPU Generation | Midgard 4 |
22 nm | Technology | 16 nm |
3 | Max. displays | 2 |
16 | Compute units | 4 |
128 | Shader | 64 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
2 GB | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
11.0 | 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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Intel HD Graphics 4000 | GPU | ARM Mali-T880 MP4 |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | No |
No | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | No |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | No |
Decode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i5-3230M supports a maximum of 32 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The MediaTek Helio X23 can connect up to 4 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. |
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Intel Core i5-3230M | Characteristic | MediaTek Helio X23 |
DDR3-1600 | Memory | LPDDR3-800 |
32 GB | Max. Memory | 4 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
25.6 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 6.4 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
3.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
3.0 | PCIe version | -- |
16 | PCIe lanes | -- |
15.8 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The Intel Core i5-3230M has a TDP of 35 W, that of the MediaTek Helio X23 is --. |
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Intel Core i5-3230M | Characteristic | MediaTek Helio X23 |
35 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | -- |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i5-3230M has a 3.00 MB cache, while the MediaTek Helio X23 cache has a total of 0.00 MB. |
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Intel Core i5-3230M | Characteristic | MediaTek Helio X23 |
22 nm | Technology | 20 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8-A (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX | ISA extensions | -- |
BGA 1023 | Socket | -- |
VT-x, VT-x EPT | Virtualization | None |
Yes | AES-NI | No |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Android |
Q1/2013 | Release date | Q1/2017 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i5-3230M
Intel HD Graphics 4000 @ 1.10 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio X23
ARM Mali-T880 MP4 @ 0.78 GHz |
Intel Core i5-3230M
2C 4T @ 2.60 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio X23
10C 10T @ 2.30 GHz |
Intel Core i5-3230M
2C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio X23
10C 10T @ 2.30 GHz |
Intel Core i5-3230M
2C 4T @ 2.60 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio X23
10C 10T @ 2.30 GHz |
Intel Core i5-3230M
2C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio X23
10C 10T @ 2.30 GHz |
Intel Core i5-3230M
2C 4T @ 2.60 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio X23
10C 10T @ 2.30 GHz |
Intel Core i5-3230M
2C 4T @ 2.60 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio X23
10C 10T @ 2.30 GHz |
Intel Core i5-3230M
2C 4T @ 2.60 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio X23
10C 10T @ 2.30 GHz |
Intel Core i5-3230M
2C 4T @ 2.60 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio X23
10C 10T @ 2.30 GHz |
Intel Core i5-3230M
2C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio X23
10C 10T @ 2.30 GHz |
Intel Core i5-3230M
2C 4T @ 2.60 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio X23
10C 10T @ 2.30 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i5-3230M | MediaTek Helio X23 |
Unknown | Unknown |