MediaTek Helio X23 | Intel Core i5-12600KF | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the MediaTek Helio X23 and the Intel Core i5-12600KF 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 Core i5-12600KF which has 10 CPU cores and was introduced in Q4/2021. |
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Mediatek Helio (37) | Family | Intel Core i5 (331) |
MediaTek Helio X20 (4) | CPU group | Intel Core i 12000 (34) |
2 | Generation | 12 |
Cortex-A72 / Cortex-A53 | Architecture | Alder Lake S |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | Intel Core i5-11600KF |
-- | Successor | Intel Core i5-13600KF |
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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 Core i5-12600KF clocks with 3.70 GHz (4.90 GHz), has 10 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel. |
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MediaTek Helio X23 | Characteristic | Intel Core i5-12600KF |
10 | Cores | 10 |
10 | Threads | 16 |
hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | Yes |
2.30 GHz 2x Cortex-A72 |
A-Core | 3.70 GHz (4.90 GHz) 6x Golden Cove |
1.40 GHz 4x Cortex-A53 |
B-Core | 2.80 GHz (3.60 GHz) 4x Gracemont |
-- 4x Cortex-A53 |
C-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-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 Core i5-12600KF supports a maximum of 128 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s enabled. |
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MediaTek Helio X23 | Characteristic | Intel Core i5-12600KF |
LPDDR3-800 | Memory | DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 |
4 GB | Max. Memory | 128 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
6.4 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 76.8 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | 9.50 MB |
-- | L3 Cache | 20.00 MB |
-- | PCIe version | 5.0 |
-- | PCIe lanes | 20 |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | 78.8 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe MediaTek Helio X23 has a TDP of --. The TDP of the Intel Core i5-12600KF is 125 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 Core i5-12600KF |
-- | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 125 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | 150 W |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe MediaTek Helio X23 has 0.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 20 nm. The cache of Intel Core i5-12600KF is at 29.50 MB. The processor is manufactured in 10 nm. |
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MediaTek Helio X23 | Characteristic | Intel Core i5-12600KF |
20 nm | Technology | 10 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Monolithic |
Armv8-A (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
-- | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ |
-- | Socket | LGA 1700 |
None | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
No | AES-NI | Yes |
Android | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q1/2017 | Release date | Q4/2021 |
-- | Release price | 264 $ |
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MediaTek Helio X23
10C 10T @ 2.30 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12600KF
10C 16T @ 4.50 GHz |
MediaTek Helio X23
10C 10T @ 2.30 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12600KF
10C 16T @ 4.90 GHz |
MediaTek Helio X23
10C 10T @ 2.30 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12600KF
10C 16T @ 4.90 GHz |
MediaTek Helio X23
10C 10T @ 2.30 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12600KF
10C 16T @ 4.90 GHz |
MediaTek Helio X23
10C 10T @ 2.30 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12600KF
10C 16T @ 4.50 GHz |
MediaTek Helio X23
10C 10T @ 2.30 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12600KF
10C 16T @ 4.90 GHz |
MediaTek Helio X23
10C 10T @ 2.30 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12600KF
10C 16T @ 4.50 GHz |
MediaTek Helio X23
10C 10T @ 2.30 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12600KF
10C 16T @ 4.90 GHz |
MediaTek Helio X23
10C 10T @ 2.30 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12600KF
10C 16T @ 4.50 GHz |
MediaTek Helio X23
10C 10T @ 2.30 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12600KF
10C 16T @ 4.90 GHz |
MediaTek Helio X23
10C 10T @ 2.30 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12600KF
10C 16T @ 4.50 GHz |
MediaTek Helio X23
ARM Mali-T880 MP4 @ 0.78 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12600KF
@ 0.00 GHz |
MediaTek Helio X23
10C 10T @ 2.30 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12600KF
10C 16T @ 3.70 GHz |
MediaTek Helio X23
10C 10T @ 2.30 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12600KF
10C 16T @ 4.50 GHz |
MediaTek Helio X23
10C 10T @ 2.30 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12600KF
10C 16T @ 4.90 GHz |
MediaTek Helio X23
10C 10T @ 2.30 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12600KF
10C 16T @ 3.70 GHz |
MediaTek Helio X23
10C 10T @ 2.30 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12600KF
10C 16T @ 4.90 GHz |
MediaTek Helio X23
10C 10T @ 2.30 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12600KF
10C 16T @ 4.50 GHz |
MediaTek Helio X23
2.30 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12600KF
17,660 CB R23 MC @ 115 W |
Devices using this processor |
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MediaTek Helio X23 | Intel Core i5-12600KF |
Unknown | Unknown |