Qualcomm QCS7230 vs MediaTek Helio G96

Comparisons 18-02-2023

Comprehensive compare data of Qualcomm QCS7230 vs MediaTek Helio G96, testing of graphics chips (GPU). A careful review of all the technical characteristics of the chips, to make it easier to read, is summarized in the table. From the comparison video, you can get the results of joint testing in special test applications like Neocore, PassMark, Geekbench, AnTuTu, 3DMark, Vellamo, PCMark, GFXBench, Quadrant, even the gaming performance of processors in Call of Duty, Fortnite, Minecraft, Madout2, PUBG, Asphalt 9, GTA etc.
After looking at the data of all tests and videos, you can already make an informed decision about which chipset is better to buy QCS7230 or MediaTek Helio G96.

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

QCS7230

48%

MediaTek Helio G96

23%

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

QCS7230

79%

MediaTek Helio G96

68%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

QCS7230

45%

MediaTek Helio G96

21%

Antutu v10, 9

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

	QCS7230	MediaTek Helio G96
Total score	669389	325749
CPU	187418	91201
GPU	254358	123784
MEM	107092	52123
UX	120490	58635

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	QCS7230	MediaTek Helio G96
Single-Core	1052	587
Multi-Core	3681	1786

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	QCS7230	MediaTek Helio G96
Frequency	2800 MHz	2050 MHz
Cores	8	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	7 nm	12 nm
Transistors count
Core configuration	1x2.8 GHz Kryo 585 Gold 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 585 Gold 1x1.8 GHz Kryo 585 Silver	2x2.05 GHz ARM Cortex-A76 6x1.8 GHz ARM Cortex-A55
Power consumption (TDP)	10 W	5 W
Memory type	LPDDR5 (Quad Channel), LPDDR4x	LPDDR4x
Max. Memory	16 Gb	10 Gb
Memory Frequency	2750	2133
Memory bandwidth	44
Neural Processor (NPU)	Yes	Yes
L1 cache	512 KB
L2 cache	1 MB
L3 cache	4 MB
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 QCS7230 is 26% better than MediaTek Helio G96 in terms of CPU frequency. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption.

GPU and Media

GPU	Adreno 650	Mali-G57 MC2
GPU Frequency	645 MHz	950 MHz
GFloPS	1348	486
# of Cores		2
# of Shader Units	512
Display	3840 x 2160 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	25.8	29.2
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	78.9	42.3
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	47.7	52.8
Call of Duty: Mobile	43.3	48.5
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	67.7	34.5
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	98.8	58.1
Real Racing 3	82.1	65.6
Sniper 3D	89.8	100.3
Need for Speed No Limits	75.2	94.8
Mortal Kombat X	54.3	60.4
CSR Racing 2	66.8	57.5

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	108 MP
Dual Camera resolution	64 MP	16 MP
Image Signal Processor (ISP)	Qualcomm Spectra 480
Video Encoding FPS	60	240
Video Encoding resolution	8K, 4K (Ultra HD), 2K, FullHD	4K, 2K, FullHD
Codec support	H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC, HDR10+, HLG, HDR10	H.264, H.265/HEVC

Networks and Navigation

Modem	Qualcomm Snapdragon X55 Modem-RF System 5G	4G LTE WorldMode modem
Download speed	7500 MBit/s.	600 MBit/s.
Upload speed	3000 MBit/s.	150 MBit/s.
Navigation	GPS, GNSS, SBAS, Galileo, Beidou, Dual frequency GNSS, NavIC enabled, GLONASS, QZSS	Galileo E1 + E5a, NAVIC, GPS, BeiDou B1C + B2a, QZSS L1+ L5
NFC support	Yes	No
5G support	Yes	No

Result:
The number of parameters for which Qualcomm QCS7230 is better: 30
The number of parameters for which MediaTek Helio G96 is better: 11
You need to understand that you should not blindly trust the software comparison of the table. It is better to just watch the full video of joint testing and listen to what those who really appreciated the capabilities of both CPUs think, and also read the test results on the links under the article.

QCS7230 SoC - all data

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

• QCS7230 specs and review.

MediaTek Helio G96 SoC - all data

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

• MediaTek Helio G96 specs and review.