MediaTek Helio G36 vs MediaTek Helio A20

Comparisons 27-03-2023

Detailed compare data of MediaTek Helio G36 vs MediaTek Helio A20, examination of graphics processors (GPU). A careful review of all the technical characteristics, so that it can be easier to read, is made by the table. From the video comparison, you can get the results of parallel examination in special testing software such as 3DMark, Quadrant, Vellamo, Neocore, GFXBench, AnTuTu, Geekbench, PassMark, PCMark, and how good the processors are in games Minecraft, GTA, Asphalt 9, Fortnite, Call of Duty, PUBG, Madout2 etc.
After looking at the data these tests and videos, you already be able to figure out which CPU is better to buy Helio G36 or Helio A20.

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

Helio A20

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

Helio G36

72%

Helio A20

67%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

Helio G36

Helio A20

Antutu v10, 9

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

	Helio G36	Helio A20
Total score	109300	52293
CPU	30606	14643
GPU	41543	19877
MEM	17493	8365
UX	19671	9409

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	Helio G36	Helio A20
Single-Core	223	135
Multi-Core	983	609

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	Helio G36	Helio A20
Frequency	2200 MHz	1800 MHz
Cores	8	4
Bit	64	64
Lithography	12 nm	12 nm
Transistors count
Core configuration	8x2.2 GHz Cortex-A53	4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53
Power consumption (TDP)	5 W	7 W
Memory type	LPDDR3, LPDDR4x	LPDDR3, LPDDR4x
Max. Memory	8 Gb	LPDDR4(X) до 6GB, LPDDR3 до 4GB
Memory Frequency	2x LPDDR4(X) 1600MHz, 1x LPDDR3 933MHz	2x LPDDR4(X) 1600MHz, 1x LPDDR3 933MHz
Memory bandwidth	14.9	6
Neural Processor (NPU)	No	No
L1 cache		32 KB
L2 cache		1 MB
L3 cache		1 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 Helio G36 is 18% better than Helio A20 in terms of CPU frequency. Another difference is that Helio G36 has -4 more core than Helio A20. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption.

GPU and Media

GPU	PowerVR GE8320	PowerVR GE8300
GPU Frequency	650 MHz	660 MHz
GFloPS	126.8	128.75
# of Cores	2	2
# of Shader Units
Display	2400 x 1080 pixels	1600 x 720 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		16.9
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	25.8	43.1
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	41.3	29.4
Call of Duty: Mobile	28.7	25.2
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	21.4	36.3
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	27.7	54.1
Real Racing 3	83.8	51.5
Sniper 3D	91.2	38.2
Need for Speed No Limits	75.6	47
Mortal Kombat X	48.2	47
CSR Racing 2	50.9	35.3

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	13 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.	150 MBit/s.
Upload speed	50 MBit/s.	50 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: 23
The number of parameters for which MediaTek Helio A20 is better: 10
Please note that you do not need to blindly trust the software 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, 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.

Helio A20 SoC - all data

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

• Helio A20 specs and review.