Intel Core i7-4578U | MediaTek Helio A20 | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i7-4578U or MediaTek Helio A20 - 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 i7-4578U has 2 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.50 GHz. Up to 16 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i7-4578U was released in Q3/2014. The MediaTek Helio A20 has 4 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 1.80 GHz. The CPU supports up to 3 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The MediaTek Helio A20 was released in Q2/2020. |
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Intel Core i7 (298) | Family | Mediatek Helio (37) |
Intel Core i 4000U (26) | CPU group | MediaTek Helio A20/A25 (2) |
4 | Generation | 2 |
Haswell U | Architecture | Cortex-A53 / Cortex-A53 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i7-4578U is a 2 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.00 GHz (3.50 GHz). The MediaTek Helio A20 has 4 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 1.80 GHz. |
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Intel Core i7-4578U | Characteristic | MediaTek Helio A20 |
2 | Cores | 4 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
3.00 GHz | Frequency | 1.80 GHz |
3.50 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | -- |
-- | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | -- |
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 Iris Graphics 5100 | GPU | PowerVR GE8300 |
0.20 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.55 GHz |
1.20 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
7.5 | GPU Generation | -- |
22 nm | Technology | 20 nm |
3 | Max. displays | 1 |
40 | Compute units | 1 |
320 | Shader | -- |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
16 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 2 GB |
11.1 | DirectX Version | 10 |
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 Iris Graphics 5100 | GPU | PowerVR GE8300 |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | No |
No | Codec VP8 | No |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | No |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | No |
Decode | Codec JPEG | No |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i7-4578U supports a maximum of 16 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The MediaTek Helio A20 can connect up to 3 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. |
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Intel Core i7-4578U | Characteristic | MediaTek Helio A20 |
LPDDR3-1333, LPDDR3-1600, DDR3L-1333, DDR3L-1600 | Memory | LPDDR4X-1600, LPDDR3-933 |
16 GB | Max. Memory | 3 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
25.6 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 12.8 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
4.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
2.0 | PCIe version | -- |
12 | PCIe lanes | -- |
6.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The Intel Core i7-4578U has a TDP of 28 W, that of the MediaTek Helio A20 is --. |
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Intel Core i7-4578U | Characteristic | MediaTek Helio A20 |
28 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | -- |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i7-4578U has a 4.00 MB cache, while the MediaTek Helio A20 cache has a total of 0.00 MB. |
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Intel Core i7-4578U | Characteristic | MediaTek Helio A20 |
22 nm | Technology | 12 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8-A (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 | ISA extensions | -- |
BGA 1168 | Socket | -- |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | None |
Yes | AES-NI | No |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Android |
Q3/2014 | Release date | Q2/2020 |
345 $ | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i7-4578U
2C 4T @ 3.50 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio A20
4C 4T @ 1.80 GHz |
Intel Core i7-4578U
2C 4T @ 3.00 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio A20
4C 4T @ 1.80 GHz |
Intel Core i7-4578U
2C 4T @ 3.50 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio A20
4C 4T @ 1.80 GHz |
Intel Core i7-4578U
2C 4T @ 3.00 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio A20
4C 4T @ 1.80 GHz |
Intel Core i7-4578U
Intel Iris Graphics 5100 @ 1.20 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio A20
PowerVR GE8300 @ 0.55 GHz |
Intel Core i7-4578U
2C 4T @ 3.00 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio A20
4C 4T @ 1.80 GHz |
Intel Core i7-4578U
2C 4T @ 3.00 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio A20
4C 4T @ 1.80 GHz |
Intel Core i7-4578U
2C 4T @ 3.00 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio A20
4C 4T @ 1.80 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i7-4578U | MediaTek Helio A20 |
Unknown | Unknown |