MediaTek Helio X23 | Intel Core2 Duo E8700 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the MediaTek Helio X23 and the Intel Core2 Duo E8700 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the MediaTek Helio X23 10 core processor released in Q1/2017 with the Intel Core2 Duo E8700 which has 2 CPU cores and was introduced in Q1/2009. |
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Mediatek Helio (37) | Family | Intel Core2 Duo (29) |
MediaTek Helio X20 (4) | CPU group | Intel Core 2 Duo E7000/E8000 (14) |
2 | Generation | 2 |
Cortex-A72 / Cortex-A53 | Architecture | Wolfdale (Penryn) |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe MediaTek Helio X23 is a 10 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.30 GHz. The processor can compute 10 threads at the same time. The Intel Core2 Duo E8700 clocks with 3.50 GHz, has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel. |
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MediaTek Helio X23 | Characteristic | Intel Core2 Duo E8700 |
10 | Cores | 2 |
10 | Threads | 2 |
hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | Yes |
2.30 GHz 2x Cortex-A72 |
A-Core | 3.50 GHz |
1.40 GHz 4x Cortex-A53 |
B-Core | -- |
-- 4x Cortex-A53 |
C-Core | -- |
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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ARM Mali-T880 MP4 | GPU | no iGPU |
0.78 GHz | GPU frequency | -- |
0.78 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
Midgard 4 | GPU Generation | -- |
16 nm | Technology | |
2 | Max. displays | |
4 | Compute units | -- |
64 | Shader | -- |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
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-T880 MP4 | GPU | no iGPU |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
Decode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | No |
No | Codec VP9 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP8 | No |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
No | Codec AVC | No |
No | Codec VC-1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | No |
Memory & PCIeUp to 4 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the MediaTek Helio X23, while the Intel Core2 Duo E8700 supports a maximum of 16 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 21.3 GB/s enabled. |
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MediaTek Helio X23 | Characteristic | Intel Core2 Duo E8700 |
LPDDR3-800 | Memory | DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066 |
4 GB | Max. Memory | 16 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
6.4 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 21.3 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | 6.00 MB |
-- | L3 Cache | -- |
-- | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe MediaTek Helio X23 has a TDP of --. The TDP of the Intel Core2 Duo E8700 is 65 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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MediaTek Helio X23 | Characteristic | Intel Core2 Duo E8700 |
-- | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 65 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe MediaTek Helio X23 has 0.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 20 nm. The cache of Intel Core2 Duo E8700 is at 6.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 45 nm. |
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MediaTek Helio X23 | Characteristic | Intel Core2 Duo E8700 |
20 nm | Technology | 45 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Monolithic |
Armv8-A (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
-- | ISA extensions | MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSE 4.1 |
-- | Socket | LGA 775 |
None | Virtualization | VT-x |
No | AES-NI | No |
Android | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q1/2017 | Release date | Q1/2009 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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MediaTek Helio X23
10C 10T @ 2.30 GHz |
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Intel Core2 Duo E8700
2C 2T @ 3.50 GHz |
MediaTek Helio X23
10C 10T @ 2.30 GHz |
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Intel Core2 Duo E8700
2C 2T @ 3.50 GHz |
MediaTek Helio X23
10C 10T @ 2.30 GHz |
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Intel Core2 Duo E8700
2C 2T @ 3.50 GHz |
MediaTek Helio X23
ARM Mali-T880 MP4 @ 0.78 GHz |
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Intel Core2 Duo E8700
@ 0.00 GHz |
MediaTek Helio X23
10C 10T @ 2.30 GHz |
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Intel Core2 Duo E8700
2C 2T @ 3.50 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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MediaTek Helio X23 | Intel Core2 Duo E8700 |
Unknown | Unknown |