MediaTek Helio P22 vs Apple A6X

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

MediaTek Helio P22 or MediaTek Helio P22 – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Apple A6X features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2012 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Apple A series series.
Family Apple A series
-- Segment Mobile
MediaTek Helio P22 Name Apple A6X
Group Apple A6/A6X
-- Generation 6
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Apple A6X has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Apple A6X is 1.4 GHz
-- Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading No
None None 2x Swift
None None 1.4 GHz
No Overclocking No
-- Threads 2
-- CPU Cores 2
 
 

Internal Graphics

The MediaTek Helio P22 does not have integrated graphics.
The Apple A6X has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Apple A6X uses the PowerVR SGX554MP4 (4 Cores), which has 128 texture shaders
and 16 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- GPU (Turbo) --
-- Release date Q3/2012
-- Execution units 16
-- Direct X 10
-- Max. displays --
-- Shaders 128
GPU name PowerVR SGX554MP4 (4 Cores)
-- GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Generation --
-- Technology 32 nm
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A 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.
-- VP8 No
-- VP9 No
-- AVC No
-- h264 No
-- JPEG No
-- VC-1 No
-- AV1 No
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 1.0 GB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 17.1 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
No AES-NI No
0 bytes Max. Memory 1.0 GB
-- Bandwidth 17.1 GB/s
Memory type LPDDR2-1066
pci PCIe pci
-- Memory channels 4
No ECC No
 
 

Thermal Management

TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Apple A6X is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
-- Release date Q3/2012
Socket
0 bytes L2-Cache 1.0 MB
0 bytes L3-Cache 0 bytes
Operating systems iOS
Instruction set (ISA) ARMv7-A32 (32 bit)
-- Part Number APL 0598
-- Architecture A6
Virtualization None
-- Release price --
ISA extensions
-- Chip design Chiplet
-- Technology 32 nm