MediaTek Helio X23

MediaTek Helio X23
Benchmarks & Specs

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The MediaTek Helio X23 is a processor that was a remarkable solution for mobile devices in its time. It was characterized by a special architecture. This chip had ten processing cores, arranged in a tri-cluster design. It combines two powerful Cortex-A72 cores with eight energy-efficient Cortex-A53 cores.

This configuration allowed for a good balance between raw computing power and efficient energy consumption. Especially in smartphones, this was a crucial advantage for battery life. MediaTek manufactured this processor using the proven 20-nm process. Solid performance was offered by the MediaTek Helio X23 for everyday use.

That included smooth browsing, the use of social media, and streaming videos. Furthermore, the integrated graphics unit should be emphasized. The ARM Mali-T880 MP4 supported visually more demanding applications. Even casual games and high-resolution media content ran satisfactorily on it. This processor was designed for versatile use.

It formed a reliable foundation for a wide range of applications. Its design aimed to provide a balanced experience.
  • Ten processing cores in tri-cluster design
  • Balance between performance and energy efficiency
  • Integrated ARM Mali-T880 MP4 graphics unit

Performance Overview
Average performance across multiple benchmarks

Single-core performance
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In segment Smartphone / Tablet
Multi-core performance
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In segment Smartphone / Tablet
iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)

iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)

Qualcomm Snapdragon 450
Qualcomm Adreno 506
115
MediaTek Helio X20
ARM Mali-T880 MP4
106
MediaTek Helio X23
ARM Mali-T880 MP4
106
Samsung Exynos 5420
ARM Mali-T628 MP6
102
Samsung Exynos 5422
ARM Mali-T628 MP6
102
AnTuTu 8 Benchmark

AnTuTu 8 Benchmark

MediaTek Helio G25
8C / 8T · 2.00 GHz
93,586 pts
MediaTek Helio P22
8C / 8T · 2.00 GHz
93,046 pts
MediaTek Helio X23
10C / 10T · 2.30 GHz
92,567 pts
Qualcomm Snapdragon 439
8C / 8T · 1.95 GHz
90,384 pts
Qualcomm Snapdragon 450
8C / 8T · 1.80 GHz
87,906 pts

More benchmarks

At a glance

PropertyValue
FamilyMediatek Helio (37)
CPU groupMediaTek Helio X20 (4)
ArchitectureCortex-A72 / Cortex-A53
Technology20 nm
SegmentSmartphone / Tablet
Socket
Generation2
Predecessor
Successor

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

PropertyValue
CPU Cores / Threads10 / 10
Hyperthreading / SMT
Core architecturehybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE)
Core Cluster 1: 2x Cortex-A72
2.30 GHz
Core Cluster 2: 4x Cortex-A53
1.40 GHz
Core Cluster 3: 4x Cortex-A53
GHz
L2-Cache
L3-Cache
OverclockingNo

Integrated graphics (iGPU)

PropertyValue
GPU nameARM Mali-T880 MP4
GPU frequency0.78 - 0.78 GHz
CUs / Shader4 / 64
Raytracing
Max. displays2
Max. GPU Memory
Technology16 nm
Release dateQ2/2016

Memory & PCIe

Memory typeMemory bandwidth
LPDDR3-800
6.4 GB/s
PropertyValue
Max. Memory4 GB
Memory channels2
ECC
PCIe
PCIe Bandwidth

Thermal Management

PropertyValue
TDP
TDP (PL2)
TDP up
TDP down
T. junction max.

Technical details

PropertyValue
Chip designChiplet
AES-NI
Operating systemsAndroid
Instruction setArmv8-A (64 bit)
ISA extensions
Release dateQ1/2017
Release price
DocumentsTechnical data sheet
MediaTek Helio X23
MediaTek Helio X23
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