MediaTek Helio G36 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus

Comparisons 27-03-2023

Comprehensive compare data of MediaTek Helio G36 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus, examination of graphics chips (GPU). A thorough analysis of all the technical characteristics, so that it can be easier to understand, is made by the table. From the video comparison, you can get the results of joint testing in special testing software like PCMark, Neocore, PassMark, 3DMark, Vellamo, AnTuTu, Geekbench, Quadrant, GFXBench, even the gaming performance of chipsets in Minecraft, Fortnite, Madout2, GTA, Call of Duty, PUBG, Asphalt 9 etc.
After looking at the data of joint tests and videos, you already be able to know which processors is better to buy Helio G36 or Snapdragon 480 Plus.

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

Snapdragon 480 Plus

22%

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

Helio G36

72%

Snapdragon 480 Plus

76%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

Helio G36

Snapdragon 480 Plus

19%

Antutu v10, 9

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

	Helio G36	Snapdragon 480 Plus
Total score	109300	310204
CPU	30606	86861
GPU	41543	117887
MEM	17493	49633
UX	19671	55842

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	Helio G36	Snapdragon 480 Plus
Single-Core	223	486
Multi-Core	983	1704

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	Helio G36	Snapdragon 480 Plus
Frequency	2200 MHz	2200 MHz
Cores	8	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	12 nm	8 nm
Transistors count
Core configuration	8x2.2 GHz Cortex-A53	8x2.2 GHz Kryo 460
Power consumption (TDP)	5 W	6 W
Memory type	LPDDR3, LPDDR4x	LPDDR4x (Quad Channel)
Max. Memory	8 Gb	8 Gb
Memory Frequency	2x LPDDR4(X) 1600MHz, 1x LPDDR3 933MHz	2133
Memory bandwidth	14.9	14
Neural Processor (NPU)	Yes	Yes
L1 cache		16 KB
L2 cache		256 KB
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. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption.

GPU and Media

GPU	PowerVR GE8320	Adreno 620
GPU Frequency	650 MHz	750 MHz
GFloPS	126.8	896
# of Cores	2
# of Shader Units		384
Display	2400 x 1080 pixels	2840 x 2160 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		28.3
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	25.8	39.8
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	41.3	50.9
Call of Duty: Mobile	28.7	45.2
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	21.4	33.8
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	27.7	54.7
Real Racing 3	83.8	75.4
Sniper 3D	91.2	95.9
Need for Speed No Limits	75.6	90.6
Mortal Kombat X	48.2	80.2
CSR Racing 2	50.9	70.5

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	64 MP
Dual Camera resolution	13 MP	25 MP
Image Signal Processor (ISP)		Qualcomm Spectra 355L
Video Encoding FPS	30	240
Video Encoding resolution	FullHD	4K (Ultra HD), 2K, FullHD
Codec support	H.264	H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC, HDR10+, HLG, HDR10, VP8, VP9

Networks and Navigation

Modem		Snapdragon X51 5G Modem-RF System
Download speed	150 MBit/s.	2500 MBit/s.
Upload speed	50 MBit/s.	800 MBit/s.
Navigation	GPS, Galileo, Glonass, Beidou, QZSS	GLONASS, SBAS, Sensor Assi, GNSS, GPS, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC, Beidou, Dual frequency GNSS (L1 and L5)
NFC support	No	Yes
5G support	No	Yes

Result:
The number of parameters for which MediaTek Helio G36 is better: 6
The number of parameters for which Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus is better: 34
Please note that you do not need to blindly trust the software comparison on the table. You can watch video from beginning to end of joint testing and listen to what those who really appreciated the capabilities of both SoCs 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.

Snapdragon 480 Plus SoC - all data

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

• Snapdragon 480 Plus specs and review.