Intel Core i9-11900K | MediaTek Helio X23 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i9-11900K and the MediaTek Helio X23 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Intel Core i9-11900K 8 core processor released in Q1/2021 with the MediaTek Helio X23 which has 10 CPU cores and was introduced in Q1/2017. |
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Intel Core i9 (78) | Family | Mediatek Helio (37) |
Intel Core i 11000 (22) | CPU group | MediaTek Helio X20 (4) |
11 | Generation | 2 |
Rocket Lake S | Architecture | Cortex-A72 / Cortex-A53 |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
Intel Core i9-10900K | Predecessor | -- |
Intel Core i9-12900K | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i9-11900K is a 8 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.50 GHz (5.30 GHz). The processor can compute 16 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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Intel Core i9-11900K | Characteristic | MediaTek Helio X23 |
8 | Cores | 10 |
16 | Threads | 10 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE) |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
3.50 GHz (5.30 GHz) 8x Cypress Cove |
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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Intel UHD Graphics 750 | GPU | ARM Mali-T880 MP4 |
0.35 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.78 GHz |
1.30 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 0.78 GHz |
12 | GPU Generation | Midgard 4 |
14 nm | Technology | 16 nm |
3 | Max. displays | 2 |
32 | Compute units | 4 |
256 | Shader | 64 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
64 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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Intel UHD Graphics 750 | GPU | ARM Mali-T880 MP4 |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | No |
Decode | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | No |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to 128 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Intel Core i9-11900K, 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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Intel Core i9-11900K | Characteristic | MediaTek Helio X23 |
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 |
No | ECC | No |
4.00 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
16.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
4.0 | PCIe version | -- |
20 | PCIe lanes | -- |
39.4 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Core i9-11900K has a TDP of 125 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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Intel Core i9-11900K | Characteristic | MediaTek Helio X23 |
125 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | -- |
251 W @ 56 s | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
95 W | TDP down | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i9-11900K has 20.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 14 nm. The cache of MediaTek Helio X23 is at 0.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 20 nm. |
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Intel Core i9-11900K | Characteristic | MediaTek Helio X23 |
14 nm | Technology | 20 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8-A (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 | ISA extensions | -- |
LGA 1200 | Socket | -- |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | None |
Yes | AES-NI | No |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Android |
Q1/2021 | Release date | Q1/2017 |
539 $ | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i9-11900K
Intel UHD Graphics 750 @ 1.30 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio X23
ARM Mali-T880 MP4 @ 0.78 GHz |
Intel Core i9-11900K
8C 16T @ 4.80 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio X23
10C 10T @ 2.30 GHz |
Intel Core i9-11900K
8C 16T @ 5.30 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio X23
10C 10T @ 2.30 GHz |
Intel Core i9-11900K
8C 16T @ 4.80 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio X23
10C 10T @ 2.30 GHz |
Intel Core i9-11900K
8C 16T @ 5.30 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio X23
10C 10T @ 2.30 GHz |
Intel Core i9-11900K
8C 16T @ 4.80 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio X23
10C 10T @ 2.30 GHz |
Intel Core i9-11900K
8C 16T @ 5.30 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio X23
10C 10T @ 2.30 GHz |
Intel Core i9-11900K
8C 16T @ 4.80 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio X23
10C 10T @ 2.30 GHz |
Intel Core i9-11900K
8C 16T @ 5.30 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio X23
10C 10T @ 2.30 GHz |
Intel Core i9-11900K
8C 16T @ 4.80 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio X23
10C 10T @ 2.30 GHz |
Intel Core i9-11900K
8C 16T @ 3.50 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio X23
10C 10T @ 2.30 GHz |
Intel Core i9-11900K
8C 16T @ 4.80 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio X23
10C 10T @ 2.30 GHz |
Intel Core i9-11900K
8C 16T @ 4.80 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio X23
10C 10T @ 2.30 GHz |
Intel Core i9-11900K
8C 16T @ 3.50 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio X23
10C 10T @ 2.30 GHz |
Intel Core i9-11900K
8C 16T @ 5.30 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio X23
10C 10T @ 2.30 GHz |
Intel Core i9-11900K
8C 16T @ 4.80 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio X23
10C 10T @ 2.30 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i9-11900K | MediaTek Helio X23 |
Unknown | Unknown |