MediaTek Helio X27 review - Specs and Benchmarks

Specifications of the MediaTek Helio X27 Processor

The MediaTek Helio X27 processor, built on the Cortex-A72 / Cortex-A53 architecture, delivers advanced performance and efficiency.

  • Release Date: The serial production of this CPU commenced on Q1/2017.
  • Technological Process: Manufactured using a state-of-the-art 16 nm process, ensuring optimal power consumption and thermal management.
  • Base Clock Frequency: Operating at a base clock frequency of 2.60 GHz, this processor is designed for demanding applications and multitasking.
  • Core Configuration: Equipped with 10 / 10 cores, the MediaTek Helio X27 excels in parallel processing capabilities.
  • Overclocked Speed: For enhanced performance, the CPU can reach an overclocked clock speed of (no data).

Considerations for Selection

Before selecting the MediaTek Helio X27, it is essential to verify the following components:

  • Socket Type: Ensure compatibility with the motherboard's socket type.
  • RAM Form Factor: Check the form factor of RAM modules to guarantee proper installation.
  • Power Supply Capacity: Confirm that your power supply can support the CPU's power requirements for optimal performance.
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Key data

Overview of the MediaTek Helio X27 processor, its main characteristics and performance in synthetic tests. You can compare two processors and choose the best one by evaluating the advantages and disadvantages of each.

CPU generation and family

Processor nomenclature, family, group and segment.

Name: MediaTek Helio X27   Segment: Mobile
CPU group: MediaTek Helio X20
Family: Mediatek Helio   Generation: 2
Predecessor: --   Successor: --

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

Characteristics affecting directly the performance of the processor. Operating frequency and frequency in turbo mode, overclocking, hypertrading number of cores and threads. The more the better.

Overclocking: No   Core architecture: hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE)
CPU Cores / Threads: 10 / 10
A-Core: 2x Cortex-A72
B-Core: 4x Cortex-A53
Hyperthreading / SMT: No
A-Core Frequency: 2.60 GHz
B-Core Frequency: 1.55 GHz
C-Core: 4x Cortex-A53
C-Core Frequency: --

Internal Graphics

The graphics chip allows the processor to perform complex calculation and display tasks. The more memory and the higher the clock frequency, the better. 

GPU name: ARM Mali-T880 MP4
GPU frequency: 0.88 GHz   GPU (Turbo): 0.88 GHz
Generation: Midgard 4   Execution units: 4
Shader: 64   Max. displays: 2
Technology: 16 nm   Release date: Q2/2016
Max. GPU Memory: --  
Direct X: 11

Hardware codec support

Technical information that will be of interest to specialists and does not affect the performance of the processor.

h264: Decode / Encode
JPEG: Decode / Encode
VP8: Decode / Encode
VP9: No
VC-1: No
AVC: No
h265 / HEVC (8 bit): Decode / Encode
h265 / HEVC (10 bit): Decode
AV1: No

Memory & PCIe

The interfaces and standards of RAM that the MediaTek Helio X27 processor supports. The more modern the standard and the larger the memory capacity, the better.

Memory type: LPDDR3-800   Max. Memory: 4 GB
Memory channels: 2 (Dual Channel)   ECC: No
Bandwidth: --
AES-NI: No

Thermal Management

TDP is the maximum amount of heat generated by the processor. It is used when selecting a cooling system. The higher the TDP, the more heat the cooling system will have to dissipate.

Tjunction max.: --   TDP up: --
TDP down: --   TDP (PL2): --

Technical details

Key processor parameters. Pay attention to the manufacturing process technology (measured in nanometers), second and third level cache (L2, L3), socket.

L3-Cache: --   Technology: 20 nm
Architecture: Cortex-A72 / Cortex-A53   Virtualization: None
Socket: --   Release date: Q1/2017
Instruction set (ISA): ARMv8-A64 (64 bit)   L2-Cache: --
Part Number: MT6797X
Chip design: Chiplet
Operating systems: Android
Release price: --
Documents: Technical data sheet
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