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MediaTek Helio X23 | Intel Pentium 3550M | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the MediaTek Helio X23 and the Intel Pentium 3550M 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 Pentium 3550M which has 2 CPU cores and was introduced in Q4/2013. |
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Mediatek Helio (37) | Family | Intel Pentium (150) |
MediaTek Helio X20 (4) | CPU group | Intel Pentium 3000 (8) |
2 | Generation | 4 |
Cortex-A72 / Cortex-A53 | Architecture | Haswell U |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | 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 Pentium 3550M clocks with 2.30 GHz, has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel. |
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MediaTek Helio X23 | Characteristic | Intel Pentium 3550M |
10 | Cores | 2 |
10 | Threads | 2 |
hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.30 GHz 2x Cortex-A72 |
A-Core | 2.30 GHz |
1.40 GHz 4x Cortex-A53 |
B-Core | -- |
-- 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 | Intel HD Graphics (Haswell GT1) |
0.78 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.40 GHz |
0.78 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 1.10 GHz |
Midgard 4 | GPU Generation | 7.5 |
16 nm | Technology | 22 nm |
2 | Max. displays | 3 |
4 | Compute units | 10 |
64 | Shader | 80 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 2 GB |
11 | DirectX Version | 11.1 |
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 | Intel HD Graphics (Haswell GT1) |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
Decode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP8 | No |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
No | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode |
Memory & PCIeUp to 4 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the MediaTek Helio X23, while the Intel Pentium 3550M supports a maximum of 32 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s enabled. |
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MediaTek Helio X23 | Characteristic | Intel Pentium 3550M |
LPDDR3-800 | Memory | DDR3L-1333, DDR3L-1600 |
4 GB | Max. Memory | 32 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
6.4 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 25.6 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
-- | L3 Cache | 2.00 MB |
-- | PCIe version | 2.0 |
-- | PCIe lanes | 16 |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | 8.0 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe MediaTek Helio X23 has a TDP of --. The TDP of the Intel Pentium 3550M is 37 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 Pentium 3550M |
-- | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 37 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | 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 Pentium 3550M is at 2.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 22 nm. |
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MediaTek Helio X23 | Characteristic | Intel Pentium 3550M |
20 nm | Technology | 22 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Monolithic |
Armv8-A (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
-- | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2 |
-- | Socket | PGA 946 |
None | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
No | AES-NI | Yes |
Android | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q1/2017 | Release date | Q4/2013 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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MediaTek Helio X23
ARM Mali-T880 MP4 @ 0.78 GHz |
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Intel Pentium 3550M
Intel HD Graphics (Haswell GT1) @ 1.10 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio X23
10C 10T @ 2.30 GHz |
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Intel Pentium 3550M
2C 2T @ 2.30 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio X23
10C 10T @ 2.30 GHz |
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Intel Pentium 3550M
2C 2T @ 2.30 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio X23
10C 10T @ 2.30 GHz |
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Intel Pentium 3550M
2C 2T @ 2.30 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio X23
10C 10T @ 2.30 GHz |
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Intel Pentium 3550M
2C 2T @ 2.30 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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MediaTek Helio X23 | Intel Pentium 3550M |
Unknown | Unknown |