Product Description
The MediaTek MT8223HFMU/B is an octa-core System-on-Chip (SoC) designed for high-performance multimedia devices such as smart TVs, set-top boxes, and media players. With its combination of an octa-core ARM Cortex-A53 processor running at up to 2.0 GHz and a Mali-T760 MP4 GPU, it provides the computational power required for a rich multimedia experience, whether for 4K video streaming, gaming, or general-purpose applications.
CPU Performance:
The MT8223HFMU/B utilizes eight ARM Cortex-A53 cores, which allow the chipset to deliver excellent performance in both single-threaded and multi-threaded tasks. The octa-core configuration provides great versatility for handling intensive workloads, such as 4K video processing, gaming, and multitasking. These cores are also energy-efficient, so the chip can provide high performance without drawing excessive power, making it ideal for devices that need to run continuously without compromising battery life or energy consumption.
The 64-bit ARMv8-A architecture of the Cortex-A53 cores ensures that the chip is future-proof and compatible with modern operating systems, apps, and media. This architecture also allows the chip to address more memory and handle large amounts of data more efficiently than older 32-bit systems.
Graphics and Multimedia:
The Mali-T760 MP4 GPU embedded in the MT8223HFMU/B offers powerful graphics processing capabilities, capable of handling Full HD and 4K resolution video, as well as 3D graphics and gaming. The GPU’s ability to decode 4K video at 30 fps ensures that users can enjoy ultra-high-definition content with smooth playback. The support for HDR (High Dynamic Range) and advanced color processing ensures that the content looks vibrant and lifelike on compatible HDR displays.
Moreover, the GPU supports advanced graphics APIs such as OpenGL ES 3.2, Vulkan, and OpenCL, ensuring compatibility with the latest gaming and media applications. Whether you're watching movies, streaming high-definition content, or playing 3D games, the Mali-T760 ensures a smooth, visually stunning experience.
Connectivity and Power Management:
The MT8223HFMU/B comes with a range of connectivity options, including Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Bluetooth 4.2, Gigabit Ethernet, and USB 2.0, allowing it to integrate easily into home entertainment setups. Wi-Fi 5 ensures high-speed internet access for 4K streaming, gaming, and downloading content. Bluetooth 4.2 support enables seamless connections to wireless peripherals such as keyboards, mice, and audio devices.
The power efficiency of the chip is one of its key strengths. It employs big.LITTLE architecture, which optimizes power consumption by switching between high-performance cores for demanding tasks and energy-efficient cores for lighter workloads. This technology ensures that the chip operates efficiently even during extended periods of use, making it perfect for devices that need to run 24/7, like smart TVs or media streaming boxes.
In summary, the MT8223HFMU/B offers excellent performance for modern multimedia devices, with powerful octa-core processing, impressive graphics capabilities, and robust media decoding features. Its efficient design ensures it delivers high-quality experiences without compromising on power consumption, making it an ideal solution for 4K content streaming, home entertainment, and gaming devices.
Specification
CPU Architecture:
The MT8223HFMU/B is powered by an octa-core ARM Cortex-A53 processor, running at speeds of up to 2.0 GHz per core. This provides a substantial amount of processing power for demanding multimedia tasks, including 4K video streaming, gaming, and multitasking.
Each of the eight cores operates independently, which helps to optimize performance and power efficiency through big.LITTLE architecture (if supported), where power-efficient cores handle lighter tasks and high-performance cores engage during more intensive tasks.
This 64-bit processor is capable of running modern operating systems and applications, offering enhanced performance for media-centric devices like smart TVs, media players, and set-top boxes.
GPU (Graphics Processing Unit):
The MT8223HFMU/B integrates the Mali-T760 MP4 GPU, a quad-core graphics processor designed to handle high-definition video, 3D rendering, and gaming applications. The GPU can drive demanding visual tasks, delivering smooth performance with stunning graphics.
With the Mali-T760 MP4, the chipset supports Full HD (1080p) and 4K (3840x2160) resolution video decoding, making it ideal for modern media consumption and devices that require high-quality graphics.
Supports key graphics standards such as OpenGL ES 3.2, Vulkan, and OpenCL, enabling advanced graphics rendering for games and other media applications. This makes the MT8223HFMU/B capable of handling 3D games, interactive media, and other graphics-intensive tasks with ease.
With support for multi-layer 3D graphics, the GPU provides high-quality rendering for gaming and VR applications, enabling a richer, more immersive user experience in multimedia devices.
Video Decoding and Encoding:
The chip supports 4K video decoding at 30 fps, ensuring smooth playback of ultra-high-definition content. This is particularly useful for 4K streaming services, UHD Blu-ray players, and other high-resolution media content.
The H.265/HEVC and H.264 video compression standards are supported for efficient video playback, reducing data bandwidth usage while maintaining video quality. This enables users to stream high-quality video content even over networks with limited bandwidth.
HDR support (HDR10 and Dolby Vision) allows the MT8223HFMU/B to deliver enhanced color contrast and deeper blacks on HDR-compatible displays, providing an exceptional visual experience for compatible movies and TV shows.
For video encoding, the chipset supports 4K encoding at up to 30 fps, allowing users to capture and record high-quality video at UHD resolution.
In addition to video decoding, the MT8223HFMU/B also supports multi-channel audio decoding, enabling the playback of Dolby Atmos and DTS-HD sound formats, delivering an immersive audio experience for home theaters and entertainment devices.
Memory and Storage:
The MT8223HFMU/B supports LPDDR3 or LPDDR4X RAM, with a maximum capacity of 4 GB. This provides ample memory bandwidth for video streaming, app multitasking, and media rendering, ensuring smooth performance for demanding applications.
It is compatible with eMMC 5.1 storage up to 64 GB, offering fast read and write speeds for storing media content and applications. Additionally, it supports microSD cards for expandable storage, providing up to 128 GB of extra space for users who need more storage for high-resolution content.
Connectivity:
The MT8223HFMU/B supports Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), providing high-speed wireless internet access that is ideal for streaming video and other data-heavy tasks. This ensures a fast, stable connection for HD and 4K content.
Bluetooth 4.2 is integrated for wireless peripheral support, enabling seamless pairing with devices like wireless keyboards, mice, remote controls, and audio devices like headphones or speakers.
Gigabit Ethernet support ensures wired network connections are stable and fast, ideal for media streaming and gaming where low latency and high-speed data transfer are essential.
The chip also includes USB 2.0 support, allowing for external storage devices, peripherals, and other accessories to be connected to the system.
Audio and Display:
The MT8223HFMU/B provides multi-channel audio support (up to 7.1 channels) and integrates with Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-HD, and Dolby Atmos for high-quality surround sound. This makes it suitable for home theater applications and premium multimedia experiences.
The HDMI 2.0 output supports 4K video resolution, allowing for the seamless connection of the chipset to compatible 4K televisions, monitors, and projectors. It also supports HDCP 2.2 to protect high-definition content, ensuring compatibility with streaming services like Netflix and Amazon Prime Video for 4K content.
The chip supports dual display output, enabling the connection of two screens simultaneously for multitasking or multi-display setups.
Power Efficiency:
The octa-core ARM Cortex-A53 processor is optimized for power efficiency, delivering solid performance without consuming excessive power. This is especially important for devices like smart TVs and media players that need to remain on for long periods.
The chipset uses Dynamic Voltage and Frequency Scaling (DVFS) technology, which adjusts its voltage and frequency depending on workload, maximizing performance when needed and conserving energy during low-demand tasks.
The chip also employs advanced power management features, ensuring minimal power consumption in idle and low-power states, which is crucial for energy-efficient media devices.
