MediaTek Helio G36 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c

Comparisons 27-03-2023

Comprehensive compare data of MediaTek Helio G36 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c, examination of graphics chips (GPU). A step-by-step analysis of all the specifications, so that it can be easier to read, is presented in the form of the table. From the comparison video, you can get the results of joint testing in software tests like Neocore, Vellamo, PCMark, GFXBench, 3DMark, Geekbench, AnTuTu, PassMark, Quadrant, even the gaming performance of processors in Fortnite, Minecraft, Call of Duty, Madout2, PUBG, GTA, Asphalt 9 etc.
After reading the results these tests and videos, you already be able to know which chip is better to buy Helio G36 or Snapdragon 7c.

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 7c

16%

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

Helio G36

72%

Snapdragon 7c

78%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

Helio G36

Snapdragon 7c

13%

Antutu v10, 9

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

	Helio G36	Snapdragon 7c
Total score	109300	222661
CPU	30606	62334
GPU	41543	84620
MEM	17493	35625
UX	19671	40088

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	Helio G36	Snapdragon 7c
Single-Core	223	499
Multi-Core	983	1696

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	Helio G36	Snapdragon 7c
Frequency	2200 MHz	2400 MHz
Cores	8	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	12 nm	7 nm
Transistors count
Core configuration	8x2.2 GHz Cortex-A53	8x2.4 GHz Kryo 468
Power consumption (TDP)	5 W	8 W
Memory type	LPDDR3, LPDDR4x	LPDDR4x (Dual Channel)
Max. Memory	8 Gb	12 Gb
Memory Frequency	2x LPDDR4(X) 1600MHz, 1x LPDDR3 933MHz	2133
Memory bandwidth	14.9	17
Neural Processor (NPU)	Yes	Yes
L1 cache
L2 cache
L3 cache
Instruction set architecture (ISA)	ARMv8.2-A	ARMv8.3-A

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here Snapdragon 7c is 8% 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	750 MHz
GFloPS	126.8	452.14
# of Cores	2
# of Shader Units		256
Display	2400 x 1080 pixels	2560 x 1440 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		21.5
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	25.8	43.3
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	41.3	48.9
Call of Duty: Mobile	28.7	38.3
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	21.4	37.1
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	27.7	52.4
Real Racing 3	83.8	84.2
Sniper 3D	91.2	105.7
Need for Speed No Limits	75.6	87.5
Mortal Kombat X	48.2	69.9
CSR Racing 2	50.9	57.9

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	32 MP
Dual Camera resolution	13 MP	16 MP
Image Signal Processor (ISP)		Qualcomm Spectra 255
Video Encoding FPS	30	60
Video Encoding resolution	FullHD	4K (Ultra HD), 2K, FullHD
Codec support	H.264	H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC, VP8, VP9

Networks and Navigation

Modem		Qualcomm Snapdragon X15 LTE modem
Download speed	150 MBit/s.	600 MBit/s.
Upload speed	50 MBit/s.	300 MBit/s.
Navigation	GPS, Galileo, Glonass, Beidou, QZSS	NavIC, QZSS, GLONASS, GPS, Galileo, Beidou, 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 7c is better: 33
Please note that you do not need to blindly trust the software comparison of the table. It is better to just watch the full video of joint comparison and hear what people think who really appreciated the capabilities of both SoCs, 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.

Snapdragon 7c SoC - all data

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

• Snapdragon 7c specs and review.