MediaTek Helio G36 vs MediaTek Dimensity 720 5G

Comparisons   27-03-2023
   Comprehensive comparison data of MediaTek Helio G36 vs MediaTek Dimensity 720 5G, testing of graphics chips (GPU). A thorough analysis of all the technical characteristics, so that it can be easier to read, is summarized in the table. From the comparison video, you can get the results of parallel examination in software tests like PCMark, Vellamo, Quadrant, Neocore, GFXBench, 3DMark, Geekbench, PassMark, AnTuTu, and how good the SoCs are in games Call of Duty, Asphalt 9, Minecraft, GTA, Madout2, Fortnite, PUBG etc.
   After reading the results of parallel tests and videos, you already be able to know which processors is better to buy Helio G36 or Dimensity 720 5G.

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

Dimensity 720 5G

22%

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

Helio G36

72%

Dimensity 720 5G

76%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

Helio G36

Dimensity 720 5G

19%

Antutu v10, 9

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

	Helio G36	Dimensity 720 5G
Total score	109300	311419
CPU	30606	87206
GPU	41543	118349
MEM	17493	49837
UX	19671	56046

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	Helio G36	Dimensity 720 5G
Single-Core	223	697
Multi-Core	983	2371

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	Helio G36	Dimensity 720 5G
Frequency	2200 MHz	2000 MHz
Cores	8	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	12 nm	7 nm
Transistors count
Core configuration	8x2.2 GHz Cortex-A53	4x2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A76 4x2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A55
Power consumption (TDP)	5 W	10 W
Memory type	LPDDR3, LPDDR4x	LPDDR4x
Max. Memory	8 Gb	12 Gb
Memory Frequency	2x LPDDR4(X) 1600MHz, 1x LPDDR3 933MHz	2133
Memory bandwidth	14.9	17.07
Neural Processor (NPU)	Yes	Yes
L1 cache
L2 cache
L3 cache
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 Helio G36 is 9% better than Dimensity 720 5G 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-G57 MC3
GPU Frequency	650 MHz	650 MHz
GFloPS	126.8	512
# of Cores	2	3
# of Shader Units
Display	2400 x 1080 pixels	2520 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		28.6
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	25.8	39.6
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	41.3	50.6
Call of Duty: Mobile	28.7	45.4
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	21.4	33.4
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	27.7	54.6
Real Racing 3	83.8	75.9
Sniper 3D	91.2	96.1
Need for Speed No Limits	75.6	91.1
Mortal Kombat X	48.2	81
CSR Racing 2	50.9	70.8

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	64 MP
Dual Camera resolution	13 MP	20 MP
Image Signal Processor (ISP)
Video Encoding FPS	30	240
Video Encoding resolution	FullHD	4K, 2K, FullHD
Codec support	H.264	H.264, H.265/HEVC

Networks and Navigation

Modem		5G Multi-Mode
Download speed	150 MBit/s.	2770 MBit/s.
Upload speed	50 MBit/s.	500 MBit/s.
Navigation	GPS, Galileo, Glonass, Beidou, QZSS	QZSS L1CA, Glonass L1OF, BeiDou B1I, Galileo E1, GPS L1CA
NFC support	No	No
5G support	Yes	No

Result:
The number of parameters for which MediaTek Helio G36 is better: 5
The number of parameters for which MediaTek Dimensity 720 5G is better: 29
You need to understand that you should not blindly trust the software comparison of the table. It is better to just watch the full video of parallel testing and hear what those who really appreciated the capabilities of both SoCs think, and also read the test results on the links under the article.

Helio G36 SoC - all data

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

• Helio G36 specs and review.

Dimensity 720 5G SoC - all data

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

• Dimensity 720 5G specs and review.