MediaTek Helio G36 vs MediaTek Helio G90

Comparisons 27-03-2023

Detailed comparison data of MediaTek Helio G36 vs MediaTek Helio G90, examination of graphics chips (GPU). A thorough analysis of all the specifications of the chipsets, to make it easier to read, is summarized in the table. From the video comparison, you can get the results of parallel examination in special test applications such as Vellamo, Geekbench, 3DMark, GFXBench, Quadrant, PCMark, PassMark, Neocore, AnTuTu, even the gaming performance of processors in Call of Duty, Minecraft, PUBG, Asphalt 9, GTA, Fortnite, Madout2 etc.
After looking at the data of all tests and videos, you can already make an briefed decision about which processors is better to buy Helio G36 or Helio G90.

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 G90

20%

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

Helio G36

72%

Helio G90

64%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

Helio G36

Helio G90

17%

Antutu v10, 9

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

	Helio G36	Helio G90
Total score	109300	288218
CPU	30606	80707
GPU	41543	109520
MEM	17493	46115
UX	19671	51878

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	Helio G36	Helio G90
Single-Core	223	634
Multi-Core	983	2282

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	Helio G36	Helio G90
Frequency	2200 MHz	2050 MHz
Cores	8	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	12 nm	12 nm
Transistors count
Core configuration	8x2.2 GHz Cortex-A53	2x2.05 GHz ARM Cortex-A76 6x1.8 GHz ARM Cortex-A55
Power consumption (TDP)	5 W	5 W
Memory type	LPDDR3, LPDDR4x	LPDDR4x
Max. Memory	8 Gb	10 Gb
Memory Frequency	2x LPDDR4(X) 1600MHz, 1x LPDDR3 933MHz	2133
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 6% better than Helio G90 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-G76 3EEMC4
GPU Frequency	650 MHz	800 MHz
GFloPS	126.8	248
# of Cores	2	4
# 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		26.9
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	25.8	46.1
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	41.3	45.6
Call of Duty: Mobile	28.7	38.4
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	21.4	36.8
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	27.7	59.8
Real Racing 3	83.8	91.2
Sniper 3D	91.2	86.6
Need for Speed No Limits	75.6	63.8
Mortal Kombat X	48.2	66.1
CSR Racing 2	50.9	59.3

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	64 MP
Dual Camera resolution	13 MP	24 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		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: 6
The number of parameters for which MediaTek Helio G90 is better: 27
Please note that you do not need to sightlessly trust the software comparison on the table. It is better to just watch the full video of parallel comparison and hear what those who really appreciated the capabilities of both chips think, 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.

Helio G90 SoC - all data

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

• Helio G90 specs and review.