MediaTek Helio A22 vs Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400s

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MediaTek Helio A22 CPU1 vs CPU2 Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400s
MediaTek Helio A22 Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400s

CPU comparison

MediaTek Helio A22 or Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400s - 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 MediaTek Helio A22 has 4 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.00 GHz. Up to 6 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The MediaTek Helio A22 was released in Q1/2018.

The Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400s has 4 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.66 GHz. The CPU supports up to 16 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400s was released in Q2/2009.
Mediatek Helio (37) Family Intel Core2 Quad (19)
MediaTek Helio A22 (1) CPU group Intel Core 2 Quad Q8000/Q9000 (16)
1 Generation 2
Cortex-A53 / Cortex-A53 Architecture Yorkfield (Penryn)
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
-- Predecessor --
-- Successor --

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The MediaTek Helio A22 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the MediaTek Helio A22 is 2.00 GHz while the Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400s has 4 CPU cores and 4 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400s is at 2.66 GHz.

MediaTek Helio A22 Characteristic Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400s
4 Cores 4
4 Threads 4
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking ? No
2.00 GHz Frequency 2.66 GHz
-- Turbo Frequency (1 Core) --
-- Turbo Frequency (All Cores) --

NPU AI performance

The performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors.

MediaTek Helio A22 Characteristic Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400s
-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --
-- NPU + CPU + iGPU --

Integrated graphics (iGPU)

The MediaTek Helio A22 or Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400s 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.

PowerVR GE8300 GPU no iGPU
0.65 GHz GPU frequency --
-- GPU (Turbo) --
-- GPU Generation --
20 nm Technology
1 Max. displays
1 Compute units --
-- Shader --
No Hardware Raytracing No
No Frame Generation No
2 GB Max. GPU Memory --
10 DirectX Version --

Hardware codec support

A 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.

PowerVR GE8300 GPU no iGPU
Decode Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
No Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
Decode / Encode Codec h264 No
No Codec VP9 No
No Codec VP8 No
No Codec AV1 No
No Codec AVC No
No Codec VC-1 No
No Codec JPEG No

Memory & PCIe

The MediaTek Helio A22 can use up to 6 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 12.8 GB/s. The Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400s supports up to 16 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 17.1 GB/s.

MediaTek Helio A22 Characteristic Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400s
LPDDR4X-3200, LPDDR3-1866 Memory DDR3-1066, DDR2-800
6 GB Max. Memory 16 GB
2 (Dual Channel) Memory channels 2 (Dual Channel)
12.8 GB/s Max. Bandwidth 17.1 GB/s
No ECC No
-- L2 Cache 4.00 MB
-- L3 Cache --
-- PCIe version --
-- PCIe lanes --
-- PCIe Bandwidth --

Thermal Management

The thermal design power (TDP for short) of the MediaTek Helio A22 is --, while the Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400s has a TDP of 65 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently.

MediaTek Helio A22 Characteristic Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400s
-- TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
-- TDP (PL2) --
-- TDP up --
-- TDP down --
-- Tjunction max. --

Technical details

The MediaTek Helio A22 is manufactured in 16 nm and has 0.00 MB cache. The Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400s is manufactured in 45 nm and has a 4.00 MB cache.

MediaTek Helio A22 Characteristic Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400s
16 nm Technology 45 nm
Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
Armv8-A (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- ISA extensions MMX, SSE2, SSE3, SSE4.1
-- Socket LGA 775
None Virtualization VT-x, VT-d
No AES-NI No
Android Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Q1/2018 Release date Q2/2009
-- Release price --
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Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
MediaTek Helio A22 MediaTek Helio A22
4C 4T @ 2.00 GHz
138 (100%)
Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400s Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400s
4C 4T @ 2.66 GHz
0 (0%)

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
MediaTek Helio A22 MediaTek Helio A22
4C 4T @ 2.00 GHz
458 (100%)
Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400s Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400s
4C 4T @ 2.66 GHz
0 (0%)

iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)

The theoretical computing performance of the internal graphics unit of the processor with simple accuracy (32 bit) in GFLOPS. GFLOPS indicates how many billion floating point operations the iGPU can perform per second.
MediaTek Helio A22 MediaTek Helio A22
PowerVR GE8300 @ 0.65 GHz
41 (100%)
Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400s Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400s
@ 0.00 GHz
0 (0%)

AnTuTu 9 Benchmark

The AnTuTu 9 benchmark is very well suited to measuring the performance of a smartphone. AnTuTu 9 is quite heavy on 3D graphics and can now also use the "Metal" graphics interface. In AnTuTu, memory and UX (user experience) are also tested by simulating browser and app usage. AnTuTu version 9 can compare any ARM CPU running on Android or iOS. Devices may not be directly comparable when benchmarked on different operating systems.

In the AnTuTu 9 benchmark, the single-core performance of a processor is only slightly weighted. The rating is made up of the multi-core performance of the processor, the speed of the working memory, and the performance of the internal graphics.
MediaTek Helio A22 MediaTek Helio A22
4C 4T @ 2.00 GHz
84650 (100%)
Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400s Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400s
4C 4T @ 2.66 GHz
0 (0%)

AnTuTu 8 Benchmark

The AnTuTu 8 Benchmark measures the performance of a SoC. AnTuTu benchmarks the CPU, GPU, Memory as well as the UX (User Experience) by simulating browser and app usage. AnTuTu can benchmark any ARM CPU that runs under Android or iOS. Devices may not be directly compareable if the benchmark has been performed under different operating systems.

In the AnTuTu 8 benchmark, the single-core performance of a processor is only slightly weighted. The evaluation consists of the multi-core performance of the processor, the speed of the RAM and the performance of the internal graphics.
MediaTek Helio A22 MediaTek Helio A22
4C 4T @ 2.00 GHz
72945 (100%)
Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400s Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400s
4C 4T @ 2.66 GHz
0 (0%)

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Some of the CPUs listed below have been benchmarked by CPU-monkey. However the majority of CPUs have not been tested and the results have been estimated by a CPU-monkey’s secret proprietary formula. As such they do not accurately reflect the actual Passmark CPU mark values and are not endorsed by PassMark Software Pty Ltd.
MediaTek Helio A22 MediaTek Helio A22
4C 4T @ 2.00 GHz
562 (100%)
Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400s Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400s
4C 4T @ 2.66 GHz
0 (0%)

Devices using this processor

MediaTek Helio A22 Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400s
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