MediaTek Helio G36 vs MediaTek Helio G96

Comparisons 27-03-2023

Comprehensive testing data of MediaTek Helio G36 vs MediaTek Helio G96, compare of graphics processors (GPU). A careful analysis of all the technical characteristics, so that it can be easier to understand, is presented in the form of the table. From the comparison video, you can get the results of parallel examination in special test applications like Antutu v10, 9, Vellamo, Neocore, 3DMark, GFXBench, Quadrant, GeekBench 6, PassMark, PCMark, and how good the SoCs are in games GTA, Minecraft, Asphalt 9, Fortnite, Madout2, Call of Duty, PUBG etc.
After looking at the data of joint tests and videos, you can already make an briefed decision about which chipset is better to buy Helio G36 or MediaTek Helio G96.

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

MediaTek Helio G96

23%

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

Helio G36

72%

MediaTek Helio G96

68%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

Helio G36

MediaTek Helio G96

21%

Antutu v10, 9

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

	Helio G36	MediaTek Helio G96
Total score	109300	325749
CPU	30606	91201
GPU	41543	123784
MEM	17493	52123
UX	19671	58635

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	Helio G36	MediaTek Helio G96
Single-Core	223	587
Multi-Core	983	1786

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	Helio G36	MediaTek Helio G96
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 MediaTek Helio G96 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 MC2
GPU Frequency	650 MHz	950 MHz
GFloPS	126.8	486
# 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		29.2
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	25.8	42.3
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	41.3	52.8
Call of Duty: Mobile	28.7	48.5
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	21.4	34.5
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	27.7	58.1
Real Racing 3	83.8	65.6
Sniper 3D	91.2	100.3
Need for Speed No Limits	75.6	94.8
Mortal Kombat X	48.2	60.4
CSR Racing 2	50.9	57.5

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	108 MP
Dual Camera resolution	13 MP	16 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.	600 MBit/s.
Upload speed	50 MBit/s.	150 MBit/s.
Navigation	GPS, Galileo, Glonass, Beidou, QZSS	Galileo E1 + E5a, NAVIC, GPS, BeiDou B1C + B2a, QZSS L1+ L5
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 Helio G96 is better: 27
Please note that you do not need to sightlessly trust the software comparison of the table. You can watch video from beginning to end of joint comparison 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.

MediaTek Helio G96 SoC - all data

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

• MediaTek Helio G96 specs and review.