MediaTek Helio G36 vs MediaTek Helio G88

Comparisons 27-03-2023

Detailed testing data of MediaTek Helio G36 vs MediaTek Helio G88, comparison of graphics processors (GPU). A thorough analysis of all the technical characteristics of the chips, so that it can be easier to read, is presented in the form of the table. From the video comparison, you can get the results of parallel examination in synthetic type tests like PassMark, 3DMark, Geekbench, Quadrant, Neocore, PCMark, AnTuTu, GFXBench, Vellamo, even the gaming performance of CPUs in Madout2, GTA, Fortnite, Minecraft, Asphalt 9, Call of Duty, PUBG etc.
After reading the results of parallel tests and videos, you can already make an informed decision about which processors is better to buy Helio G36 or Helio G88.

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 G88

18%

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

Helio G36

72%

Helio G88

68%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

Helio G36

Helio G88

17%

Antutu v10, 9

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

	Helio G36	Helio G88
Total score	109300	262278
CPU	30606	73434
GPU	41543	99674
MEM	17493	41969
UX	19671	47214

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	Helio G36	Helio G88
Single-Core	223	577
Multi-Core	983	2077

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	Helio G36	Helio G88
Frequency	2200 MHz	2000 MHz
Cores	8	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	12 nm	12 nm
Transistors count
Core configuration	8x2.2 GHz Cortex-A53	2x2.00 GHz ARM Cortex-A75 6x1.8 GHz ARM Cortex-A55
Power consumption (TDP)	5 W	5 W
Memory type	LPDDR3, LPDDR4x	LPDDR4x
Max. Memory	8 Gb	8 Gb
Memory Frequency	2x LPDDR4(X) 1600MHz, 1x LPDDR3 933MHz	1800
Memory bandwidth	14.9
Neural Processor (NPU)	No	No
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 Helio G88 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-G52 2EEMC2
GPU Frequency	650 MHz	950 MHz
GFloPS	126.8	468.05
# of Cores	2	2
# 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	46.2
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	41.3	41.1
Call of Duty: Mobile	28.7	36.6
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	21.4	43.9
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	27.7	60.4
Real Racing 3	83.8	62.7
Sniper 3D	91.2	79.9
Need for Speed No Limits	75.6	66.1
Mortal Kombat X	48.2	60.5
CSR Racing 2	50.9	45.9

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	16 MP
Image Signal Processor (ISP)
Video Encoding FPS	30	60
Video Encoding resolution	FullHD	2K, FullHD
Codec support	H.264	H.264, H.265/HEVC

Networks and Navigation

Modem		4G LTE WorldMode 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: 9
The number of parameters for which MediaTek Helio G88 is better: 22
You need to understand that you should not blindly trust the software comparison on the table. You can watch video from beginning to end of parallel comparison and hear what those who really appreciated the capabilities of both processors 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.

Helio G88 SoC - all data

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

• Helio G88 specs and review.