MediaTek Helio P23 | Apple A8 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the MediaTek Helio P23 and the Apple A8 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the MediaTek Helio P23 8 core processor released in Q3/2017 with the Apple A8 which has 2 CPU cores and was introduced in Q3/2014. |
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Mediatek Helio (37) | Family | Apple A series (22) |
MediaTek Helio P20/P30 (4) | CPU group | Apple A8/A8X (2) |
2 | Generation | 8 |
Cortex-A53 | Architecture | A8 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | Apple A7 |
-- | Successor | Apple A9 |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe MediaTek Helio P23 is a 8 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.50 GHz. The processor can compute 8 threads at the same time. The Apple A8 clocks with 1.50 GHz, has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel. |
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MediaTek Helio P23 | Characteristic | Apple A8 |
8 | Cores | 2 |
8 | Threads | 2 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.50 GHz 4x Cortex-A53 |
A-Core | 1.50 GHz 2x Typhoon |
1.65 GHz 4x Cortex-A53 |
B-Core | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)Graphics (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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ARM Mali-G71 MP2 | GPU | Apple A8 |
0.77 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.53 GHz |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
Bifrost 1 | GPU Generation | 5 |
16 nm | Technology | 20 nm |
1 | Max. displays | 1 |
2 | Compute units | 16 |
32 | Shader | 128 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
2 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 4 GB |
11 | 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-G71 MP2 | GPU | Apple A8 |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
Decode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode |
No | Codec VP9 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP8 | No |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode |
No | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to 6 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the MediaTek Helio P23, while the Apple A8 supports a maximum of 1 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 12.8 GB/s enabled. |
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MediaTek Helio P23 | Characteristic | Apple A8 |
LPDDR4X-1600, LPDDR3-933 | Memory | LPDDR3-1600 |
6 GB | Max. Memory | 1 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 1 (Single Channel) |
12.8 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 12.8 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | 1.00 MB |
-- | L3 Cache | 4.00 MB |
-- | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe MediaTek Helio P23 has a TDP of --. The TDP of the Apple A8 is 5 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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MediaTek Helio P23 | Characteristic | Apple A8 |
-- | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 5 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe MediaTek Helio P23 has 0.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 16 nm. The cache of Apple A8 is at 5.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 20 nm. |
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MediaTek Helio P23 | Characteristic | Apple A8 |
16 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 |
Q3/2017 | Release date | Q3/2014 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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MediaTek Helio P23
8C 8T @ 2.50 GHz |
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Apple A8
2C 2T @ 1.50 GHz |
MediaTek Helio P23
8C 8T @ 2.50 GHz |
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Apple A8
2C 2T @ 1.50 GHz |
MediaTek Helio P23
8C 8T @ 2.50 GHz |
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Apple A8
2C 2T @ 1.50 GHz |
MediaTek Helio P23
8C 8T @ 2.50 GHz |
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Apple A8
2C 2T @ 1.50 GHz |
MediaTek Helio P23
ARM Mali-G71 MP2 @ 0.77 GHz |
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Apple A8
Apple A8 @ 0.53 GHz |
MediaTek Helio P23
8C 8T @ 2.50 GHz |
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Apple A8
2C 2T @ 1.50 GHz |
MediaTek Helio P23
8C 8T @ 2.50 GHz |
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Apple A8
2C 2T @ 1.50 GHz |
MediaTek Helio P23
8C 8T @ 2.50 GHz |
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Apple A8
2C 2T @ 1.50 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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MediaTek Helio P23 | Apple A8 |
Unknown | Apple iPhone 6 Apple iPhone 6 Plus Apple iPad Mini 4 Apple TV HD Apple HomePod Apple iPod touch (6. Gen) |