MediaTek Helio G88 vs Samsung Exynos 9610

Comparisons   24-08-2021
   Comprehensive comparison data of MediaTek Helio G88 vs Samsung Exynos 9610, examination of graphics processors (GPU). A step-by-step analysis of all the specifications, to make it easier to read, is presented in the form of the table. From the video comparison, you can get the results of joint testing in software tests like Geekbench, PCMark, Neocore, GFXBench, AnTuTu, PassMark, 3DMark, Quadrant, Vellamo, and how good the chips are in games PUBG, Madout2, GTA, Minecraft, Asphalt 9, Fortnite, Call of Duty etc.
   After looking at the data these tests and videos, you already be able to know which processors is better to buy Helio G88 or Exynos 9610.

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%

Exynos 9610

11%

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

Helio G88

68%

Exynos 9610

68%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

Helio G88

17%

Exynos 9610

10%

Antutu v10, 9

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

	Helio G88	Exynos 9610
Total score	262278	160114
CPU	73434	44826
GPU	99674	60836
MEM	41969	25613
UX	47214	28823

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	Helio G88	Exynos 9610
Single-Core	577	444
Multi-Core	2077	1378

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	Helio G88	Exynos 9610
Frequency	2000 MHz	2300 MHz
Cores	8	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	12 nm	10 nm
Transistors count
Core configuration	2x2.00 GHz ARM Cortex-A75 6x1.8 GHz ARM Cortex-A55	4x2.3 GHz ARM Cortex-A73 4x1.7 GHz ARM Cortex-A53
Power consumption (TDP)	5 W	8 W
Memory type	LPDDR4x	LPDDR4
Max. Memory	8 Gb	6 Gb
Memory Frequency	1800	1866
Memory bandwidth		11.92
Neural Processor (NPU)	No	No
L1 cache
L2 cache
L3 cache
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. Here Exynos 9610 is 13% 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-G72 MP3
GPU Frequency	950 MHz	700 MHz
GFloPS	468.05	161
# of Cores	2	3
# of Shader Units
Display	2520 x 1080 pixels	2560 x 1600 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	19.9
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	46.2	23.6
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	41.1	52.1
Call of Duty: Mobile	36.6	26.4
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	43.9	20.4
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	60.4	29.9
Real Racing 3	62.7	91.2
Sniper 3D	79.9	99
Need for Speed No Limits	66.1	72.9
Mortal Kombat X	60.5	75.5
CSR Racing 2	45.9	57.3

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	24 MP
Dual Camera resolution	16 MP	16 MP
Image Signal Processor (ISP)
Video Encoding FPS	60	120
Video Encoding resolution	2K, FullHD	4K (Ultra HD), 2K, FullHD
Codec support	H.264, H.265/HEVC	H.264, H.265/HEVC, VP9

Networks and Navigation

Modem	4G LTE WorldMode modem	LTE Cat.12/13 2/3CA
Download speed	300 MBit/s.	600 MBit/s.
Upload speed	150 MBit/s.	150 MBit/s.
Navigation	GPS, Galileo, Glonass, Beidou	GPS, Glonass, BeiDou, Galileo
NFC support	No	No
5G support	Yes	No

Result:
The number of parameters for which MediaTek Helio G88 is better: 20
The number of parameters for which Samsung Exynos 9610 is better: 15
You need to understand that you should not sightlessly trust the automatic comparison of the table. It is better to just watch the full video of joint comparison and listen to what those who really appreciated the capabilities of both chips think, and also read the test results on the links under the article.

Helio G88 SoC - all data

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

• Helio G88 specs and review.

Exynos 9610 SoC - all data

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

• Exynos 9610 specs and review.