MediaTek Helio G99 | Apple A8X | |
CPU comparisonMediaTek Helio G99 or Apple A8X - 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 G99 has 8 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.20 GHz. Up to 12 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The MediaTek Helio G99 was released in Q3/2022. The Apple A8X has 3 cores with 3 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 1.50 GHz. The CPU supports up to 2 GB of memory in 1 memory channels. The Apple A8X was released in Q3/2014. |
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Mediatek Helio (37) | Family | Apple A series (22) |
MediaTek Helio G99 (1) | CPU group | Apple A8/A8X (2) |
1 | Generation | 8 |
Cortex-A76 / Cortex-A55 | Architecture | A8 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | Apple A6X |
-- | Successor | Apple A9X |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe MediaTek Helio G99 is a 8 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.20 GHz. The Apple A8X has 3 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 1.50 GHz. |
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MediaTek Helio G99 | Characteristic | Apple A8X |
8 | Cores | 3 |
8 | Threads | 3 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.20 GHz 2x Cortex-A76 |
A-Core | 1.50 GHz 3x Typhoon |
2.00 GHz 6x Cortex-A55 |
B-Core | -- |
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 G99 | Characteristic | Apple A8X |
Mediatek APU | AI hardware | -- |
MediaTek APU 2 @ 1 TOPS | AI specifications | -- |
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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ARM Mali-G57 MP2 | GPU | Apple A8X |
0.25 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.45 GHz |
1.07 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
Vallhall 1 | GPU Generation | 5 |
7 nm | Technology | 20 nm |
2 | Max. displays | 1 |
2 | Compute units | 32 |
32 | Shader | 256 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
4 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 2 GB |
12 | DirectX Version | -- |
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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ARM Mali-G57 MP2 | GPU | Apple A8X |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP8 | No |
Decode | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe MediaTek Helio G99 supports a maximum of 12 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Apple A8X can connect up to 2 GB of memory in 1 memory channels. |
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MediaTek Helio G99 | Characteristic | Apple A8X |
LPDDR4X-4266 | Memory | LPDDR3-1600 |
12 GB | Max. Memory | 2 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 1 (Single Channel) |
34.1 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 12.8 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | 2.00 MB |
-- | L3 Cache | 4.00 MB |
-- | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The MediaTek Helio G99 has a TDP of --, that of the Apple A8X is 8 W. |
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MediaTek Helio G99 | Characteristic | Apple A8X |
-- | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 8 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe MediaTek Helio G99 has a 0.00 MB cache, while the Apple A8X cache has a total of 6.00 MB. |
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MediaTek Helio G99 | Characteristic | Apple A8X |
6 nm | Technology | 20 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 | iOS |
Q3/2022 | Release date | Q3/2014 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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MediaTek Helio G99
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
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Apple A8X
3C 3T @ 1.50 GHz |
MediaTek Helio G99
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
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Apple A8X
3C 3T @ 1.50 GHz |
MediaTek Helio G99
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
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Apple A8X
3C 3T @ 1.50 GHz |
MediaTek Helio G99
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
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Apple A8X
3C 3T @ 1.50 GHz |
MediaTek Helio G99
ARM Mali-G57 MP2 @ 1.07 GHz |
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Apple A8X
Apple A8X @ 0.45 GHz |
MediaTek Helio G99
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
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Apple A8X
3C 3T @ 1.50 GHz |
MediaTek Helio G99
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
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Apple A8X
3C 3T @ 1.50 GHz |
MediaTek Helio G99
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
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Apple A8X
3C 3T @ 1.50 GHz |
MediaTek Helio G99
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
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Apple A8X
3C 3T @ 1.50 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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MediaTek Helio G99 | Apple A8X |
Unknown | Apple iPad Air 2 |