MediaTek Helio X30 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the MediaTek Helio X30 and the Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the MediaTek Helio X30 10 core processor released in Q2/2017 with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q4/2016. |
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Mediatek Helio (37) | Family | Qualcomm Snapdragon (104) |
MediaTek Helio X30 (1) | CPU group | Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 (2) |
3 | Generation | 3 |
Cortex-A73 / -A53 / -A35 | Architecture | Cortex-A53 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe MediaTek Helio X30 is a 10 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.60 GHz. The processor can compute 10 threads at the same time. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 clocks with 1.40 GHz, has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. |
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MediaTek Helio X30 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 |
10 | Cores | 8 |
10 | Threads | 8 |
hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.60 GHz 2x Cortex-A73 |
A-Core | 1.40 GHz 8x Cortex-A53 |
1.90 GHz 4x Cortex-A53 |
B-Core | -- |
-- 4x Cortex-A35 |
C-Core | -- |
NPU AI performanceThe performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. |
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MediaTek Helio X30 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 |
-- | AI hardware | Qualcomm AI engine |
-- | AI specifications | Hexagon 536 |
-- | NPU + CPU + iGPU | -- |
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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PowerVR 7XTP-MT4 (GT7400 Plus) | GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 505 |
0.85 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.45 GHz |
0.85 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 0.45 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | 5 |
10 | Technology | 28 nm |
1 | Max. displays | 0 |
8 | Compute units | -- |
32 | Shader | 48 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
12 | DirectX Version | 11 |
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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PowerVR 7XTP-MT4 (GT7400 Plus) | GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 505 |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
No | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | No |
No | Codec VP8 | No |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
No | Codec AVC | No |
No | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
No | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to 8 GB of memory in a maximum of 4 memory channels is supported by the MediaTek Helio X30, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 supports a maximum of 6 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 12.8 GB/s enabled. |
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MediaTek Helio X30 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 |
LPDDR4X-1866 | Memory | LPDDR3-1600 |
8 GB | Max. Memory | 6 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
14.9 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 12.8 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
-- | L3 Cache | -- |
-- | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe MediaTek Helio X30 has a TDP of --. The TDP of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 is --. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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MediaTek Helio X30 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 |
-- | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | -- |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe MediaTek Helio X30 has 0.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 10 nm. The cache of Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 is at 0.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 28 nm. |
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MediaTek Helio X30 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 |
10 nm | Technology | 28 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 | Android |
Q2/2017 | Release date | Q4/2016 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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MediaTek Helio X30
10C 10T @ 2.60 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 435
8C 8T @ 1.40 GHz |
MediaTek Helio X30
10C 10T @ 2.60 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 435
8C 8T @ 1.40 GHz |
MediaTek Helio X30
PowerVR 7XTP-MT4 (GT7400 Plus) @ 0.85 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 435
Qualcomm Adreno 505 @ 0.45 GHz |
MediaTek Helio X30
10C 10T @ 2.60 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 435
8C 8T @ 1.40 GHz |
MediaTek Helio X30
10C 10T @ 2.60 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 435
8C 8T @ 1.40 GHz |
MediaTek Helio X30
10C 10T @ 2.60 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 435
8C 8T @ 1.40 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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MediaTek Helio X30 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 |
Unknown | Unknown |