MediaTek Helio G36 vs Google Tensor G2

Comparisons 27-03-2023

Detailed testing data of MediaTek Helio G36 vs Google Tensor G2, comparison of graphics processors (GPU). A thorough analysis of all the technical characteristics of the chips, to make it easier to understand, is summarized in the table. From the comparison video, you can get the results of joint testing in special test applications like 3DMark, Quadrant, Geekbench, PCMark, Neocore, Vellamo, AnTuTu, GFXBench, PassMark, even the gaming performance of SoCs in GTA, Asphalt 9, Minecraft, Call of Duty, Fortnite, Madout2, PUBG etc.
After looking at the data these tests and videos, you already be able to figure out which chipset is better to buy Helio G36 or Google Tensor G2.

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 G36

Google Tensor G2

64%

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

Helio G36

72%

Google Tensor G2

85%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

Helio G36

Google Tensor G2

62%

Antutu v10, 9

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

	Helio G36	Google Tensor G2
Total score	109300	888986
CPU	30606	248916
GPU	41543	337807
MEM	17493	142228
UX	19671	160015

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	Helio G36	Google Tensor G2
Single-Core	223	1164
Multi-Core	983	3194

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	Helio G36	Google Tensor G2
Frequency	2200 MHz	2850 MHz
Cores	8	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	12 nm	4 nm
Transistors count
Core configuration	8x2.2 GHz Cortex-A53	2x2.85 GHz Cortex-X1 2x2.34 GHz Cortex-A76 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55
Power consumption (TDP)	5 W	10 W
Memory type	LPDDR3, LPDDR4x	LPDDR5 (Quad Channel)
Max. Memory	8 Gb	16 Gb
Memory Frequency	2x LPDDR4(X) 1600MHz, 1x LPDDR3 933MHz	3200
Memory bandwidth	14.9	51.2
Neural Processor (NPU)	Yes	Yes
L1 cache		1 MB
L2 cache		2 MB
L3 cache		8 MB
Instruction set architecture (ISA)	ARMv8.2-A	ARMv8.2-A

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here Google Tensor G2 is 22% better than Helio G36 in terms of CPU frequency. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption.

GPU and Media

GPU	PowerVR GE8320	Mali-G710 MP07
GPU Frequency	650 MHz	850 MHz
GFloPS	126.8	1535.23
# of Cores	2	16
# of Shader Units
Display	2400 x 1080 pixels	4096 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		34.2
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	25.8	105.5
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	41.3	63.4
Call of Duty: Mobile	28.7	58.9
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	21.4	90.7
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	27.7	129.1
Real Racing 3	83.8	126.9
Sniper 3D	91.2	138.3
Need for Speed No Limits	75.6	88.3
Mortal Kombat X	48.2	91.1
CSR Racing 2	50.9	75.6

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	50 MP	240 MP
Dual Camera resolution	13 MP	48 MP
Image Signal Processor (ISP)		Hybrid Exynos + Google ISP
Video Encoding FPS	30	60
Video Encoding resolution	FullHD	8K, 4K (Ultra HD), 2K, FullHD
Codec support	H.264	Dolby Vision, H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC, HDR10+, HLG, HDR10

Networks and Navigation

Modem		Exynos Modem 5123
Download speed	150 MBit/s.	9750 MBit/s.
Upload speed	50 MBit/s.	7500 MBit/s.
Navigation	GPS, Galileo, Glonass, Beidou, QZSS	Beidou, GLONASS, SBAS, Dual frequency GNSS, GNSS, Galileo, GPS, QZSS, NavIC enabled, NavIC
NFC support	No	Yes
5G support	No	Yes

Result:
The number of parameters for which MediaTek Helio G36 is better: 1
The number of parameters for which Google Tensor G2 is better: 39
You need to understand that you should not sightlessly trust the automatic comparison of the table. You can watch video from beginning to end of joint testing and hear what people think who really appreciated the capabilities of both SoCs, as well as read the test results at the links below.

Helio G36 SoC - all data

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

• Helio G36 specs and review.

Google Tensor G2 SoC - all data

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

• Google Tensor G2 specs and review.