From octa to deca-core: MediaTek brings Helio X20 SoC with 10 processing cores

MediaTek's deca-core Helio X20 SoC will be available in flagship smartphones.

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MediaTek’s deca-core Helio X20 SoC will be available in flagship smartphones.

If you feel smartphones with octa-core processors are enough to cater to your performance needs then embrace yourself for smartphones with 10-core CPUs. MediaTek has launched its Helio X20 mobile SoC with Tri-Cluster CPU architecture and ten processing cores (Deca-core). The Helio X20 is expected to be available in consumer products by end of this year. Initially, deca-core CPUs will be available in flagship smartphones.

MediaTek’s Tri-Cluster CPU architecture in the Helio X20 provides three processor clusters, each designed to more efficiently handle different types of workloads. The Tri-Cluster CPU consists of one cluster of two ARM Cortex-A72 cores (running at 2.5GHz for extreme performance) and two clusters of four ARM Cortex-A53 cores (one running at 2.0GHz for medium loads and one running at 1.4GHz for light activities).

The Tri-Cluster CPU architecture is enabled by MediaTek’s new CorePilot 3.0 heterogeneous computing scheduling algorithm. CorePilot 3.0 schedules the tasks for all CPUs and GPUs on the SoC while managing power and thermal effects so that extreme performance can be attained while creating less heat.

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The new chipset claims to provides up to 30 per cent reduction of power consumption compared with conventional dual cluster architectures.

The Helio X20 aims to maximise device display performance and enhance the multimedia experience.

Features you can expect in smartphones with this SoC:

-Dual main cameras with a built-in 3D depth engine that allows for a faster shot-to-shot experience in creating complex depth-of-field images.

-Multi-scale de-noise engines to deliver high quality images

-120Hz (refresh rate) mobile display for responsive browsing and motion viewing.

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-An integrated, low power sensor processor – ARM Cortex-M4 – to support diverse always-on applications such as MP3 playback and voice activation. The sensor hub operates on an isolated, low power domain to assist with tasks for better battery efficiency.

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