Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c | MediaTek Helio X23 | |
CPU comparisonQualcomm Snapdragon 8c or MediaTek Helio X23 - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c has 8 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.45 GHz. Up to 16 GB of memory is supported in 4 memory channels. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c was released in Q4/2019. The MediaTek Helio X23 has 10 cores with 10 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.30 GHz. The CPU supports up to 4 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The MediaTek Helio X23 was released in Q1/2017. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon (104) | Family | Mediatek Helio (37) |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c (1) | CPU group | MediaTek Helio X20 (4) |
1 | Generation | 2 |
Kryo 490 | Architecture | Cortex-A72 / Cortex-A53 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c is a 8 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.45 GHz. The MediaTek Helio X23 has 10 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 2.30 GHz. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c | Characteristic | MediaTek Helio X23 |
8 | Cores | 10 |
8 | Threads | 10 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.45 GHz 4x Kryo 490 Gold |
A-Core | 2.30 GHz 2x Cortex-A72 |
1.80 GHz 4x Kryo 490 Silver |
B-Core | 1.40 GHz 4x Cortex-A53 |
-- | C-Core | -- 4x Cortex-A53 |
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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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c | Characteristic | MediaTek Helio X23 |
Qualcomm AI engine | AI hardware | -- |
Hexagon 690 @ 7 TOPS | AI specifications | -- |
-- | NPU + CPU + iGPU | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The integrated graphics unit of a processor is not only responsible for the pure image output on the system, but can also significantly increase the efficiency of the system with the support of modern video codecs. |
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Qualcomm Adreno 675 | GPU | ARM Mali-T880 MP4 |
0.25 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.78 GHz |
0.59 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 0.78 GHz |
5 | GPU Generation | Midgard 4 |
7 nm | Technology | 16 nm |
1 | Max. displays | 2 |
7 | Compute units | 4 |
672 | Shader | 64 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
4 GB | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
12.0 | 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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Qualcomm Adreno 675 | GPU | ARM Mali-T880 MP4 |
Decode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VP9 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode | Codec AVC | No |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c supports a maximum of 16 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The MediaTek Helio X23 can connect up to 4 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c | Characteristic | MediaTek Helio X23 |
LPDDR4X-4266 | Memory | LPDDR3-800 |
16 GB | Max. Memory | 4 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
34.1 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 6.4 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
2.00 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
3.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
-- | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c has a TDP of 7 W, that of the MediaTek Helio X23 is --. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c | Characteristic | MediaTek Helio X23 |
7 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | -- |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c has a 5.00 MB cache, while the MediaTek Helio X23 cache has a total of 0.00 MB. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c | Characteristic | MediaTek Helio X23 |
7 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, Windows 10 (ARM) | Operating systems | Android |
Q4/2019 | Release date | Q1/2017 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c
Qualcomm Adreno 675 @ 0.59 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio X23
ARM Mali-T880 MP4 @ 0.78 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c
8C 8T @ 2.45 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio X23
10C 10T @ 2.30 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c
8C 8T @ 2.45 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio X23
10C 10T @ 2.30 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c
8C 8T @ 2.45 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio X23
10C 10T @ 2.30 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c
8C 8T @ 2.45 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio X23
10C 10T @ 2.30 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c
8C 8T @ 2.45 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio X23
10C 10T @ 2.30 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c | MediaTek Helio X23 |
Unknown | Unknown |