MediaTek Helio G99 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G

Comparisons 31-08-2022

Comprehensive compare data of MediaTek Helio G99 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G, testing of graphics chips (GPU). A step-by-step analysis of all the specifications of the CPUs, to make it easier to read, is summarized in the table. From the video comparison, you can get the results of joint testing in software tests like GFXBench, PCMark, 3DMark, Neocore, PassMark, Vellamo, Geekbench, Quadrant, AnTuTu, and how good the CPUs are in games GTA, Madout2, Minecraft, Fortnite, Asphalt 9, Call of Duty, PUBG etc.
After looking at the data of all tests and videos, you already be able to know which SoCs is better to buy MediaTek Helio G99 or Snapdragon 480 5G.

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

MediaTek Helio G99

26%

Snapdragon 480 5G

19%

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

MediaTek Helio G99

70%

Snapdragon 480 5G

76%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

MediaTek Helio G99

24%

Snapdragon 480 5G

16%

Antutu v10, 9

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

	MediaTek Helio G99	Snapdragon 480 5G
Total score	361581	269743
CPU	101249	75537
GPU	137402	102495
MEM	57851	43157
UX	65075	48548

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	MediaTek Helio G99	Snapdragon 480 5G
Single-Core	652	423
Multi-Core	1982	1482

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	MediaTek Helio G99	Snapdragon 480 5G
Frequency	2200 MHz	2000 MHz
Cores	8	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	12 nm	8 nm
Transistors count
Core configuration	2x2.2 GHz ARM Cortex-A76 6x2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A55	8x2.0 GHz Kryo 460
Power consumption (TDP)	5 W	6 W
Memory type	LPDDR4x	LPDDR4x (Quad Channel)
Max. Memory	10 Gb	8 Gb
Memory Frequency	4266	2133
Memory bandwidth	12	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. Here MediaTek Helio G99 is 9% better than Snapdragon 480 5G in terms of CPU frequency. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption.

GPU and Media

GPU	Mali-G57 MC2	Adreno 619L
GPU Frequency	950 MHz	975 MHz
GFloPS	486	486
# of Cores	2
# of Shader Units		316
Display	2520 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	28.2	29.2
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	55.2	48.2
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	46.4	42.8
Call of Duty: Mobile	38.4	37.6
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	47.7	44.9
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	72.1	62.4
Real Racing 3	69.7	64.2
Sniper 3D	87.3	81.3
Need for Speed No Limits	64.3	68.5
Mortal Kombat X	53.4	62.1
CSR Racing 2	55.2	47.1

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	108 MP	64 MP
Dual Camera resolution	16 MP	25 MP
Image Signal Processor (ISP)		Qualcomm Spectra 355L
Video Encoding FPS	240	240
Video Encoding resolution	4K, 2K, FullHD	4K (Ultra HD), 2K, FullHD
Codec support	H.264, H.265/HEVC	H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC, HDR10+, HLG, HDR10, VP8, VP9

Networks and Navigation

Modem	4G LTE WorldMode modem	Snapdragon X51 5G Modem-RF System
Download speed	600 MBit/s.	2500 MBit/s.
Upload speed	150 MBit/s.	800 MBit/s.
Navigation	NAVIC, BeiDou B1C + B2a, QZSS L1+ L5, Galileo E1 + E5a, GPS	GPS, Galileo, SBAS, NavIC, Dual frequency GNSS (L1 and L5), GNSS, GLONASS, Beidou, QZSS, Sensor Assi
NFC support	No	Yes
5G support	No	Yes

Result:
The number of parameters for which MediaTek Helio G99 is better: 22
The number of parameters for which Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G is better: 18
You need to understand that you should not blindly trust the automatic comparison of the table. It is better to just watch the full video of joint testing and listen to what people say who really appreciated the capabilities of both chipsets, and also read the test results on the links under the article.

MediaTek Helio G99 SoC - all data

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

• MediaTek Helio G99 specs and review.

Snapdragon 480 5G SoC - all data

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

• Snapdragon 480 5G specs and review.