MediaTek Helio G36 vs HiSilicon Kirin 659

Comparisons   27-03-2023
   Comprehensive comparison data of MediaTek Helio G36 vs HiSilicon Kirin 659, examination of graphics processors (GPU). A step-by-step analysis of all the specifications, to make it easier to read, is presented in the form of the table. From the video comparison, you can get the results of joint testing in software tests like Geekbench, PCMark, Neocore, GFXBench, AnTuTu, PassMark, 3DMark, Quadrant, Vellamo, and how good the chips are in games PUBG, Madout2, GTA, Minecraft, Asphalt 9, Fortnite, Call of Duty etc.
   After looking at the data these tests and videos, you already be able to know which processors is better to buy Helio G36 or Kirin 659.

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

Kirin 659

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

Helio G36

72%

Kirin 659

52%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

Helio G36

Kirin 659

Antutu v10, 9

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

	Helio G36	Kirin 659
Total score	109300	75358
CPU	30606	21107
GPU	41543	28630
MEM	17493	12052
UX	19671	13572

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	Helio G36	Kirin 659
Single-Core	223	195
Multi-Core	983	877

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	Helio G36	Kirin 659
Frequency	2200 MHz	2360 MHz
Cores	8	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	12 nm	16 nm
Transistors count
Core configuration	8x2.2 GHz Cortex-A53	4x2.3 GHz ARM Cortex-A53 4x2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A53
Power consumption (TDP)	5 W	5 W
Memory type	LPDDR3, LPDDR4x	LPDDR3x
Max. Memory	8 Gb	6 Gb
Memory Frequency	2x LPDDR4(X) 1600MHz, 1x LPDDR3 933MHz	933
Memory bandwidth	14.9	28
Neural Processor (NPU)	No	No
L1 cache		64 KB
L2 cache		4 MB
L3 cache		4 MB
Instruction set architecture (ISA)	ARMv8.2-A	ARMv8-A

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here Kirin 659 is 6% 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-T830 MP2
GPU Frequency	650 MHz	900 MHz
GFloPS	126.8	61.2
# of Cores	2	2
# of Shader Units
Display	2400 x 1080 pixels	1920 x 1080 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)	25.8	17.1
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	41.3	28.6
Call of Duty: Mobile	28.7	19.5
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	21.4	14.6
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	27.7	18.2
Real Racing 3	83.8	50.1
Sniper 3D	91.2	62.9
Need for Speed No Limits	75.6	40
Mortal Kombat X	48.2	41.5
CSR Racing 2	50.9	34.3

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	16 MP
Dual Camera resolution	13 MP	8 MP
Image Signal Processor (ISP)
Video Encoding FPS	30	30
Video Encoding resolution	FullHD	FullHD
Codec support	H.264	H.264

Networks and Navigation

Modem
Download speed	150 MBit/s.	300 MBit/s.
Upload speed	50 MBit/s.	150 MBit/s.
Navigation	GPS, Galileo, Glonass, Beidou, QZSS	GPS, Galileo, Glonass, Beidou
NFC support	No	No
5G support	Yes	No

Result:
The number of parameters for which MediaTek Helio G36 is better: 25
The number of parameters for which HiSilicon Kirin 659 is better: 10
Please note that you do not need to sightlessly trust the software comparison on the table. You can watch video from beginning to end of joint testing and listen to what people say 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.

Kirin 659 SoC - all data

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

• Kirin 659 specs and review.