Samsung Exynos 990 | MediaTek Helio X23 | |
CPU comparisonSamsung Exynos 990 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 Samsung Exynos 990 has 8 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.73 GHz. Up to 12 GB of memory is supported in 4 memory channels. The Samsung Exynos 990 was released in Q1/2020. 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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Samsung Exynos (47) | Family | Mediatek Helio (37) |
Samsung Exynos 990 (1) | CPU group | MediaTek Helio X20 (4) |
4 | Generation | 2 |
Exynos M5/Cortex-A76/-A55 | Architecture | Cortex-A72 / Cortex-A53 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Samsung Exynos 990 is a 8 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.73 GHz. The MediaTek Helio X23 has 10 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 2.30 GHz. |
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Samsung Exynos 990 | Characteristic | MediaTek Helio X23 |
8 | Cores | 10 |
8 | Threads | 10 |
hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.73 GHz 2x Exynos M5 |
A-Core | 2.30 GHz 2x Cortex-A72 |
2.50 GHz 2x Cortex-A76 |
B-Core | 1.40 GHz 4x Cortex-A53 |
2.00 GHz 4x Cortex-A55 |
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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Samsung Exynos 990 | Characteristic | MediaTek Helio X23 |
Samsung AI engine | AI hardware | -- |
2 NPU cores @ 15 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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ARM Mali-G77 MP11 | GPU | ARM Mali-T880 MP4 |
0.80 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.78 GHz |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 0.78 GHz |
Vallhall 1 | GPU Generation | Midgard 4 |
7 nm | Technology | 16 nm |
1 | Max. displays | 2 |
11 | Compute units | 4 |
176 | Shader | 64 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
4 GB | 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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ARM Mali-G77 MP11 | GPU | ARM Mali-T880 MP4 |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec VC-1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe Samsung Exynos 990 supports a maximum of 12 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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Samsung Exynos 990 | Characteristic | MediaTek Helio X23 |
LPDDR5-2750 | Memory | LPDDR3-800 |
12 GB | Max. Memory | 4 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
-- | Max. Bandwidth | 6.4 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
1.50 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
2.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
-- | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The Samsung Exynos 990 has a TDP of --, that of the MediaTek Helio X23 is --. |
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Samsung Exynos 990 | Characteristic | MediaTek Helio X23 |
-- | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | -- |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Samsung Exynos 990 has a 3.50 MB cache, while the MediaTek Helio X23 cache has a total of 0.00 MB. |
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Samsung Exynos 990 | Characteristic | MediaTek Helio X23 |
7 nm | Technology | 20 nm |
Unknown | 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 |
Q1/2020 | Release date | Q1/2017 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Samsung Exynos 990
ARM Mali-G77 MP11 @ 0.80 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio X23
ARM Mali-T880 MP4 @ 0.78 GHz |
Samsung Exynos 990
8C 8T @ 2.73 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio X23
10C 10T @ 2.30 GHz |
Samsung Exynos 990
8C 8T @ 2.73 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio X23
10C 10T @ 2.30 GHz |
Samsung Exynos 990
8C 8T @ 2.73 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio X23
10C 10T @ 2.30 GHz |
Samsung Exynos 990
8C 8T @ 2.73 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio X23
10C 10T @ 2.30 GHz |
Samsung Exynos 990
8C 8T @ 2.73 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio X23
10C 10T @ 2.30 GHz |
Samsung Exynos 990
8C 8T @ 2.73 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio X23
10C 10T @ 2.30 GHz |
Samsung Exynos 990
8C 8T @ 2.73 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio X23
10C 10T @ 2.30 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Samsung Exynos 990 | MediaTek Helio X23 |
Samsung Galaxy S20 Samsung Galaxy S20+ Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra |
Unknown |