MediaTek Helio X23 (MT6797D) vs MediaTek Helio X25 (MT6797T)

Comparisons   11-03-2021
   So, which chip or processor is better? Detailed compare data of benchmarks MediaTek Helio X23 (MT6797D) vs MediaTek Helio X25 (MT6797T), speed testing of GPUs Mali-T880 MP4 and Mali-T880 MP4.
   This performance comparison includes two processors: Helio X23 (MT6797D) is deca-core (ARM Cortex-A72) and Helio X25 (MT6797T) is deca-core (ARM Cortex-A72). Both processors went through battery life test and power consumption test. A thorough analysis of all the technical characteristics, to make it easier to read, is summarized in the table.
   From the comparison video, you can get the results of parallel benchmarking in software tests such as GFXBench, PCMark, AnTuTu 8, Geekbench, Octane V2, PassMark, 3DMark, Vellamo, Quadrant, WebXPRT 3, Neocore, Mozilla Kraken, even the gaming performance of processors in PUBG, Garena Free Fire - The Cobra, Mortal Kombat, Sniper 3D, Minecraft Bedrock, Real Racing 3, Call of Duty: Mobile, Fortnite etc.
   After reading the results these benchmarks and videos, you can already make an briefed decision about which processors is better to buy Helio X23 (MT6797D) or Helio X25 (MT6797T) and which chip is better for gaming: CSR Racing 2, Need for Speed No Limits, Asphalt 9, Madout2.

Summary benchmark results

As a percentage of the maximum value based on a sample from the entire base of all processors
CPU Benchmark
Based on Antutu and Geekbench score

Helio X23 (MT6797D)

Helio X25 (MT6797T)

Battery life test
Power Consumption efficiency (how quickly the processor reduces the battery charge)

Helio X23 (MT6797D)

42%

Helio X25 (MT6797T)

41%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

Helio X23 (MT6797D)

Helio X25 (MT6797T)

Antutu v10, 9

Antutu benchmark separately tests the performance of the CPU, GPU, and memory speed

	Helio X23 (MT6797D)	Helio X25 (MT6797T)
Total score	92331	93545
CPU	25856	26196
GPU	35085	35553
MEM	14776	14960
UX	16609	16833

GeekBench 6, 5.2

This benchmark shows Multi-threaded and Single-threaded processor performance

	Helio X23 (MT6797D)	Helio X25 (MT6797T)
Single-Core	238	242
Multi-Core	1075	1089

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	Helio X23 (MT6797D)	Helio X25 (MT6797T)
Frequency	2300 MHz	2500 MHz
Cores	10	10
Bit	64	64
Lithography	20 nm	20 nm
Transistors count
Core configuration	2x2.3 GHz ARM Cortex-A72 4x1.85 GHz ARM Cortex-A53 4x1.4 GHz ARM Cortex-A53	2x2.5 GHz ARM Cortex-A72 4x2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A53 4x1.55 GHz ARM Cortex-A53
Power consumption (TDP)	5 W	5 W
Memory type	LPDDR3 (Dual Channel)	LPDDR3 (Dual Channel)
Max. Memory	4 Gb	4 Gb
Memory Frequency	800	800
Memory bandwidth	14	14
Neural Processor (NPU)	No	No
L1 cache	32 KB	32 KB
L2 cache	1 MB	1 MB
L3 cache	1 MB	1 MB
Instruction set architecture (ISA)	ARMv8-A	ARMv8-A

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here Helio X25 (MT6797T) is 7% better than Helio X23 (MT6797D) in terms of CPU frequency. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption.

GPU and Media

GPU	Mali-T880 MP4	Mali-T880 MP4
GPU Frequency	780 MHz	850 MHz
GFloPS	106	115.51
# of Cores	4	4
# of Shader Units
Display	2560 x 1600 pixels	2560 x 1600 pixels

The frequency of the GPU does not always directly indicate its performance. To fully evaluate all the capabilities of a graphics chip, you should take into account the number of Shader Units and Cores, as well as how many GFlops it has.

Gaming benchmark

Fortnite Mobile
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	19.4	19.8
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	33.3	34.9
Call of Duty: Mobile	21.6	21.1
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	16.8	16.4
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	20.9	20.3
Real Racing 3	41.6	61.1
Sniper 3D	63.3	66.3
Need for Speed No Limits	53.3	55.8
Mortal Kombat X	53.3	55.8
CSR Racing 2	46.6	41.9

The numbers in this table indicate the maximum FPS that was received on the device with the corresponding processor. Depending on the configuration of the gadget and graphics quality settings (Ultra, Medium, Normal), the results may differ quite significantly. We recommend that you better study the results of the Antutu v10, 9 and GeekBench 6, 5.2 becnmarks.

Cameras

Camera resolution	32 MP	32 MP
Image Signal Processor (ISP)
Video Encoding FPS	30	30
Video Encoding resolution	4K, 2K, FullHD	4K, 2K, FullHD
Codec support	H.264, H.265	H.264, H.265

Networks and Navigation

Modem
Download speed	150 MBit/s.	300 MBit/s.
Upload speed	50 MBit/s.	50 MBit/s.
Navigation	GPS, Galileo, Glonass, Beidou	GPS, Galileo, Glonass, Beidou
NFC support	No	No
5G support	Yes	No

Result:
The number of parameters for which MediaTek Helio X23 (MT6797D) is better: 5
The number of parameters for which MediaTek Helio X25 (MT6797T) is better: 17
You need to understand that you should not blindly trust the software comparison of the table. You can watch benchmark video from beginning to end of parallel comparison and listen to what those who really appreciated the capabilities of both CPUs think, and also read the test results on the links under the article.

Helio X23 (MT6797D) SoC - all data

• Devices lists
• Benchmarks
• PUBG mobile
• Fortnite Mobile
• GeekBench 6, 5 mobile
• Antutu v10
• 3DMark

• Helio X23 (MT6797D) specs and review.

Helio X25 (MT6797T) SoC - all data

• Devices lists
• Benchmarks
• PUBG mobile
• Fortnite Mobile
• GeekBench 6, 5 mobile
• Antutu v10
• 3DMark

• Helio X25 (MT6797T) specs and review.