MediaTek Helio G88 vs MediaTek Helio G90T

Comparisons 24-08-2021

Comprehensive testing data of MediaTek Helio G88 vs MediaTek Helio G90T, comparison of graphics processors (GPU). A careful review of all the specifications, to make it easier to read, is presented in the form of the table. From the comparison video, you can get the results of parallel examination in software tests such as Vellamo, Quadrant, AnTuTu, PCMark, Neocore, 3DMark, Geekbench, PassMark, GFXBench, even the gaming performance of SoCs in Madout2, Asphalt 9, Call of Duty, GTA, PUBG, Minecraft, Fortnite etc.
After reading the results of all tests and videos, you already be able to understand which CPU is better to buy Helio G88 or Helio G90T.

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 G88

18%

Helio G90T

20%

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

Helio G88

68%

Helio G90T

64%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

Helio G88

17%

Helio G90T

18%

Antutu v10, 9

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

	Helio G88	Helio G90T
Total score	262278	279795
CPU	73434	78342
GPU	99674	106315
MEM	41969	44760
UX	47214	50359

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	Helio G88	Helio G90T
Single-Core	577	615
Multi-Core	2077	2216

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	Helio G88	Helio G90T
Frequency	2000 MHz	2050 MHz
Cores	8	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	12 nm	12 nm
Transistors count
Core configuration	2x2.00 GHz ARM Cortex-A75 6x1.8 GHz ARM Cortex-A55	2x2.05 GHz ARM Cortex-A76 6x1.8 GHz ARM Cortex-A55
Power consumption (TDP)	5 W	5 W
Memory type	LPDDR4x	LPDDR4x
Max. Memory	8 Gb	10 Gb
Memory Frequency	1800	2133
Memory bandwidth
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 G90T is 2% better than Helio G88 in terms of CPU frequency. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption.

GPU and Media

GPU	Mali-G52 2EEMC2	Mali-G76 3EEMC4
GPU Frequency	950 MHz	800 MHz
GFloPS	468.05	248
# of Cores	2	4
# of Shader Units
Display	2520 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	28.6	31.8
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	46.2	50.5
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	41.1	44.4
Call of Duty: Mobile	36.6	39.2
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	43.9	46.5
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	60.4	65.4
Real Racing 3	62.7	66.6
Sniper 3D	79.9	57.7
Need for Speed No Limits	66.1	53.3
Mortal Kombat X	60.5	64.4
CSR Racing 2	45.9	53.3

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	64 MP	64 MP
Dual Camera resolution	16 MP	24 MP
Image Signal Processor (ISP)
Video Encoding FPS	60	240
Video Encoding resolution	2K, FullHD	4K, 2K, FullHD
Codec support	H.264, H.265/HEVC	H.264, H.265/HEVC

Networks and Navigation

Modem	4G LTE WorldMode modem	4G LTE WorldMode modem
Download speed	300 MBit/s.	300 MBit/s.
Upload speed	150 MBit/s.	150 MBit/s.
Navigation	GPS, Galileo, Glonass, Beidou	GPS, Galileo, Glonass, Beidou
NFC support	No	No
5G support	Yes	No

Result:
The number of parameters for which MediaTek Helio G88 is better: 5
The number of parameters for which MediaTek Helio G90T is better: 22
Please note that you do not need to blindly trust the automatic comparison of the table. You can watch video from beginning to end of joint testing and listen to what people say who really appreciated the capabilities of both CPUs, as well as read the test results at the links below.

Helio G88 SoC - all data

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

• Helio G88 specs and review.

Helio G90T SoC - all data

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

• Helio G90T specs and review.