MediaTek Helio X27 (MT6797X) vs MediaTek Helio X30 (MT6799) benchmark which processor is better

Helio X27 (MT6797X) vs Helio X30 (MT6799)

Comparisons 11-03-2021

Well, which processor or chip is better? Comprehensive compare data of benchmarks MediaTek Helio X27 (MT6797X) vs MediaTek Helio X30 (MT6799), speed testing of GPUs Mali-T880 MP4 and PowerVR 7XTP-MT4.

This performance comparison involves two processors: Helio X27 (MT6797X) is deca-core (ARM Cortex-A72) and Helio X30 (MT6799) is deca-core (ARM Cortex-A72). Both processors went through battery life test and power consumption test. A thorough review of all the specifications, to make it easier to read, is made by the table.

From the video comparison, you can get the results of parallel benchmarking in software tests like PCMark, AnTuTu, Quadrant, Mozilla Kraken, Neocore, PassMark, Octane V2, Geekbench, Vellamo, 3DMark, WebXPRT 3, GFXBench, and how good the chipsets are in games PUBG, Sniper 3D, Mortal Kombat, Real Racing 3, Fortnite, Call of Duty: Mobile, Minecraft Bedrock, Garena Free Fire - The Cobra etc.

After looking at the data of joint benchmarks and videos, you can already make an briefed decision about which CPU is better to buy Helio X27 (MT6797X) or Helio X30 (MT6799) and which chip is better for gaming: CSR Racing 2, Madout2, Need for Speed No Limits, Asphalt 9.

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 X27 (MT6797X)

Helio X30 (MT6799)

10%

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

Helio X27 (MT6797X)

41%

Helio X30 (MT6799)

63%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

Helio X27 (MT6797X)

Helio X30 (MT6799)

Antutu v10, 9

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

	Helio X27 (MT6797X)	Helio X30 (MT6799)
Total score	98106	141713
CPU	27468	39673
GPU	37277	53858
MEM	15689	22684
UX	17655	25508

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	Helio X27 (MT6797X)	Helio X30 (MT6799)
Single-Core	253	289
Multi-Core	1142	1275

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	Helio X27 (MT6797X)	Helio X30 (MT6799)
Frequency	2600 MHz	2600 MHz
Cores	10	10
Bit	64	64
Lithography	20 nm	10 nm
Transistors count
Core configuration	2x2.6 GHz ARM Cortex-A72 4x2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A53 4x1.6 GHz ARM Cortex-A53	2x2.6 GHz ARM Cortex-A72 4x2.2 GHz ARM Cortex-A53 4x1.9 GHz ARM Cortex-A35
Power consumption (TDP)	5 W	5 W
Memory type	LPDDR3 (Dual Channel)	LPDDR4x
Max. Memory	4 Gb	8 Gb
Memory Frequency	800	1866
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	ARMv8.2-A

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption.

GPU and Media

GPU	Mali-T880 MP4	PowerVR 7XTP-MT4
GPU Frequency	875 MHz	820 MHz
GFloPS	118.91	209.1
# of Cores	4	4
# of Shader Units
Display	2560 x 1600 pixels	3840 x 2160 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)	21.8	27.3
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	37.8	39.2
Call of Duty: Mobile	24.3	36.9
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	18.6	26.8
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	23.4	39.2
Real Racing 3	75.6	58.8
Sniper 3D	60.5	51
Need for Speed No Limits	68	47
Mortal Kombat X	60.5	45.1
CSR Racing 2	52.9	43.1

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
Dual Camera resolution		16 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	300 MBit/s.	450 MBit/s.
Upload speed	50 MBit/s.	150 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 X27 (MT6797X) is better: 7
The number of parameters for which MediaTek Helio X30 (MT6799) is better: 23
Please note that you do not need to blindly trust the automatic comparison on the table. It is better to just watch the full benchmark video of parallel comparison and hear what those who really appreciated the capabilities of both chipsets think, and also read the test results on the links under the article.

Helio X27 (MT6797X) SoC - all data

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

• Helio X27 (MT6797X) specs and review.

Helio X30 (MT6799) SoC - all data

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

• Helio X30 (MT6799) specs and review.