MediaTek Helio A25 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the MediaTek Helio A25 and the Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the MediaTek Helio A25 8 core processor released in Q2/2020 with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q4/2015. |
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Mediatek Helio (37) | Family | Qualcomm Snapdragon (102) |
MediaTek Helio A20/A25 (2) | CPU group | Qualcomm Snapdragon 610 (4) |
2 | Generation | 2 |
Cortex-A53 / Cortex-A53 | Architecture | Cortex-A53 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe MediaTek Helio A25 is a 8 core processor with a clock frequency of 1.80 GHz. The processor can compute 8 threads at the same time. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 clocks with 1.50 GHz, has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. |
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MediaTek Helio A25 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 |
8 | Cores | 8 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
1.80 GHz 4x Cortex-A53 |
A-Core | 1.50 GHz 4x Cortex-A53 |
1.50 GHz 4x Cortex-A53 |
B-Core | 1.20 GHz 4x Cortex-A53 |
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningProcessors with the support of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. Algorithms for ML improve their performance the more data they have collected via software. ML tasks can be processed up to 10,000 times faster than with a classic processor. |
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MediaTek Helio A25 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 |
-- | AI hardware | Qualcomm AI engine |
-- | AI specifications | Hexagon 546 |
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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PowerVR GE8320 | GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 405 |
0.60 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.55 GHz |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 0.55 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | 4 |
20 nm | Technology | 28 nm |
1 | Max. displays | 0 |
1 | Compute units | -- |
-- | Shader | 48 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
10 | 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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PowerVR GE8320 | GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 405 |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
No | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | No |
No | Codec VP8 | No |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
No | Codec AVC | No |
No | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
No | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to 3 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the MediaTek Helio A25, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 supports a maximum of 4 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 7.5 GB/s enabled. |
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MediaTek Helio A25 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 |
LPDDR4X-1600, LPDDR3-933 | Memory | LPDDR3-1866 |
3 GB | Max. Memory | 4 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 1 (Single Channel) |
12.8 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 7.5 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
-- | L3 Cache | -- |
-- | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe MediaTek Helio A25 has a TDP of --. The TDP of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 is --. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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MediaTek Helio A25 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 |
-- | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | -- |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe MediaTek Helio A25 has 0.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 12 nm. The cache of Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 is at 0.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 28 nm. |
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MediaTek Helio A25 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 |
12 nm | Technology | 28 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Chiplet |
Armv8-A (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8-A (64 bit) |
-- | ISA extensions | -- |
-- | Socket | -- |
None | Virtualization | None |
No | AES-NI | No |
Android | Operating systems | Android |
Q2/2020 | Release date | Q4/2015 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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MediaTek Helio A25
8C 8T @ 1.80 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 617
8C 8T @ 1.50 GHz |
MediaTek Helio A25
8C 8T @ 1.80 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 617
8C 8T @ 1.50 GHz |
MediaTek Helio A25
8C 8T @ 1.80 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 617
8C 8T @ 1.50 GHz |
MediaTek Helio A25
8C 8T @ 1.80 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 617
8C 8T @ 1.50 GHz |
MediaTek Helio A25
PowerVR GE8320 @ 0.60 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 617
Qualcomm Adreno 405 @ 0.55 GHz |
MediaTek Helio A25
8C 8T @ 1.80 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 617
8C 8T @ 1.50 GHz |
MediaTek Helio A25
8C 8T @ 1.80 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 617
8C 8T @ 1.50 GHz |
MediaTek Helio A25
8C 8T @ 1.80 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 617
8C 8T @ 1.50 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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MediaTek Helio A25 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 |
Unknown | Unknown |