MediaTek MT8788 vs MediaTek Helio X30 (MT6799)

Comparisons 12-09-2022

Full compare data of MediaTek MT8788 vs MediaTek Helio X30 (MT6799), examination of graphics processors (GPU). A careful analysis of all the technical characteristics, to make it easier to understand, is presented in the form of the table. From the video comparison, you can get the results of joint testing in software tests such as PCMark, Neocore, Quadrant, Geekbench, PassMark, GFXBench, 3DMark, AnTuTu, Vellamo, and how good the SoCs are in games Asphalt 9, Call of Duty, Madout2, GTA, PUBG, Minecraft, Fortnite etc.
After reading the results of all tests and videos, you already be able to figure out which CPU is better to buy MT8788 or Helio X30 (MT6799).

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

MT8788

15%

Helio X30 (MT6799)

10%

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

MT8788

68%

Helio X30 (MT6799)

63%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

MT8788

14%

Helio X30 (MT6799)

Antutu v10, 9

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

	MT8788	Helio X30 (MT6799)
Total score	211831	141713
CPU	59312	39673
GPU	80502	53858
MEM	33886	22684
UX	38127	25508

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	MT8788	Helio X30 (MT6799)
Single-Core	391	289
Multi-Core	1291	1275

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	MT8788	Helio X30 (MT6799)
Frequency	2000 MHz	2600 MHz
Cores	8	10
Bit	64	64
Lithography	12 nm	10 nm
Transistors count
Core configuration	4x2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A53 4x1.6 GHz ARM Cortex-A53	2x2.6 GHz ARM Cortex-A72 4x2.2 GHz ARM Cortex-A53 4x1.9 GHz ARM Cortex-A35
Power consumption (TDP)	5 W	5 W
Memory type	LPDDR3 (Single Channel)	LPDDR4x
Max. Memory	4 Gb	8 Gb
Memory Frequency	800	1866
Memory bandwidth	14	14
Neural Processor (NPU)	No	No
L1 cache	32 KB	32 KB
L2 cache	1 MB	1 MB
L3 cache	1 MB	1 MB
Instruction set architecture (ISA)	ARMv8-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 X30 (MT6799) is 23% better than MT8788 in terms of CPU frequency. Another difference is that MT8788 has 2 more core than Helio X30 (MT6799). Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption.

GPU and Media

GPU	Mali-G72 MP3	PowerVR 7XTP-MT4
GPU Frequency	700 MHz	820 MHz
GFloPS	161	209.1
# of Cores	3	4
# of Shader Units
Display	2400 x 1080 pixels	3840 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	25.5
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	28.4	27.3
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	50.8	39.2
Call of Duty: Mobile	31.9	36.9
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	25.5	26.8
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	37.9	39.2
Real Racing 3	63.8	58.8
Sniper 3D	81.2	51
Need for Speed No Limits	60.8	47
Mortal Kombat X	73.9	45.1
CSR Racing 2	60.7	43.1

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	25 MP	32 MP
Dual Camera resolution	13 MP	16 MP
Image Signal Processor (ISP)
Video Encoding FPS	30	30
Video Encoding resolution	FullHD	4K, 2K, FullHD
Codec support	H.264	H.264, H.265

Networks and Navigation

Modem
Download speed	300 MBit/s.	450 MBit/s.
Upload speed	100 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 MT8788 is better: 16
The number of parameters for which MediaTek Helio X30 (MT6799) is better: 19
Please note that you do not need to sightlessly trust the automatic comparison on the table. You can watch video from beginning to end of joint comparison and listen to what people think who really appreciated the capabilities of both chips, and also read the test results on the links under the article.

MT8788 SoC - all data

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

• MT8788 specs and review.

Helio X30 (MT6799) SoC - all data

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

• Helio X30 (MT6799) specs and review.