MediaTek Helio G36 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G

Comparisons 27-03-2023

Comprehensive compare data of MediaTek Helio G36 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, examination of graphics processors (GPU). A step-by-step analysis of all the specifications of the chipsets, so that it can be easier to understand, is presented in the form of the table. From the video comparison, you can get the results of parallel examination in special test applications like PCMark, Vellamo, Neocore, Geekbench, 3DMark, AnTuTu, Quadrant, PassMark, GFXBench, and how good the CPUs are in games Minecraft, Madout2, Call of Duty, Asphalt 9, GTA, PUBG, Fortnite etc.
After reading the results of parallel tests and videos, you already be able to understand which processors is better to buy Helio G36 or Snapdragon 720G.

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 720G

15%

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

Helio G36

72%

Snapdragon 720G

70%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

Helio G36

Snapdragon 720G

12%

Antutu v10, 9

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

	Helio G36	Snapdragon 720G
Total score	109300	209520
CPU	30606	58669
GPU	41543	79613
MEM	17493	33527
UX	19671	37718

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	Helio G36	Snapdragon 720G
Single-Core	223	432
Multi-Core	983	1728

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	Helio G36	Snapdragon 720G
Frequency	2200 MHz	2300 MHz
Cores	8	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	12 nm	10 nm
Transistors count
Core configuration	8x2.2 GHz Cortex-A53	2x2.4 GHz Kryo 465 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 465
Power consumption (TDP)	5 W	5 W
Memory type	LPDDR3, LPDDR4x	LPDDR4x (Dual Channel)
Max. Memory	8 Gb	8 Gb
Memory Frequency	2x LPDDR4(X) 1600MHz, 1x LPDDR3 933MHz	1866
Memory bandwidth	14.9	13.91
Neural Processor (NPU)	No	No
L1 cache
L2 cache
L3 cache		1 MB
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 Snapdragon 720G is 4% better than Helio G36 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	Adreno 618
GPU Frequency	650 MHz	700 MHz
GFloPS	126.8	422
# of Cores	2
# of Shader Units		256
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		26.4
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	25.8	45.3
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	41.3	53.8
Call of Duty: Mobile	28.7	39.9
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	21.4	38.3
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	27.7	53.4
Real Racing 3	83.8	94.2
Sniper 3D	91.2	69.9
Need for Speed No Limits	75.6	96.8
Mortal Kombat X	48.2	69.9
CSR Racing 2	50.9	75.3

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	192 MP
Dual Camera resolution	13 MP	16 MP
Image Signal Processor (ISP)		Qualcomm Spectra 350L
Video Encoding FPS	30	60
Video Encoding resolution	FullHD	4K (Ultra HD), 2K, FullHD
Codec support	H.264	H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC

Networks and Navigation

Modem		Qualcomm Snapdragon X15 LTE modem
Download speed	150 MBit/s.	800 MBit/s.
Upload speed	50 MBit/s.	150 MBit/s.
Navigation	GPS, Galileo, Glonass, Beidou, QZSS	GPS, Galileo, Glonass, Beidou, QZSS, SBAS
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 Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G is better: 30
You need to understand that you should not sightlessly trust the software comparison of the table. You can watch video from beginning to end of parallel testing and listen to what people think who really appreciated the capabilities of both chips, 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 720G SoC - all data

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

• Snapdragon 720G specs and review.