Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G vs MediaTek Helio G90

Comparisons   23-08-2021
   Comprehensive compare data of Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G vs MediaTek Helio G90, testing of graphics processors (GPU). A thorough analysis of all the specifications, so that it can be easier to read, is presented in the form of the table. From the comparison video, you can get the results of joint testing in special testing software such as GFXBench, Quadrant, AnTuTu, PassMark, Neocore, 3DMark, Geekbench, Vellamo, PCMark, even the gaming performance of processors in Asphalt 9, Fortnite, PUBG, GTA, Call of Duty, Minecraft, Madout2 etc.
   After looking at the data these tests and videos, you can already make an briefed decision about which SoCs is better to buy Snapdragon 778G or Helio G90.

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

Snapdragon 778G

36%

Helio G90

20%

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

Snapdragon 778G

80%

Helio G90

64%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

Snapdragon 778G

33%

Helio G90

17%

Antutu v10, 9

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

	Snapdragon 778G	Helio G90
Total score	508178	288218
CPU	142283	80707
GPU	193112	109520
MEM	81312	46115
UX	91473	51878

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	Snapdragon 778G	Helio G90
Single-Core	789	634
Multi-Core	2870	2282

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	Snapdragon 778G	Helio G90
Frequency	2400 MHz	2050 MHz
Cores	8	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	6 nm	12 nm
Transistors count
Core configuration	1x2.4 GHz Kryo 670 Prime 3x2.2 GHz Kryo 670 Gold 4x1.9 GHz Kryo 670 Silver	2x2.05 GHz ARM Cortex-A76 6x1.8 GHz ARM Cortex-A55
Power consumption (TDP)	5 W	5 W
Memory type	LPDDR5	LPDDR4x
Max. Memory	16 Gb	10 Gb
Memory Frequency	4666	2133
Memory bandwidth	17
Neural Processor (NPU)	Yes	Yes
L1 cache	512 KB
L2 cache	1 MB
L3 cache	2 MB
Instruction set architecture (ISA)	ARMv8.3-A	ARMv8.2-A

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here Snapdragon 778G is 14% better than Helio G90 in terms of CPU frequency. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption.

GPU and Media

GPU	Adreno 642L	Mali-G76 3EEMC4
GPU Frequency	550 MHz	800 MHz
GFloPS	906.58	248
# of Cores		4
# of Shader Units	512
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	60.5	26.9
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	53.7	46.1
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	59.4	45.6
Call of Duty: Mobile	60.5	38.4
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	48.9	36.8
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	73.7	59.8
Real Racing 3	119.3	91.2
Sniper 3D	113.7	86.6
Need for Speed No Limits	83.7	63.8
Mortal Kombat X	77.1	66.1
CSR Racing 2	77.6	59.3

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	192 MP	64 MP
Dual Camera resolution	36 MP	24 MP
Image Signal Processor (ISP)	Qualcomm Spectra 570L
Video Encoding FPS	60	240
Video Encoding resolution	4K (Ultra HD), 2K, FullHD	4K, 2K, FullHD
Codec support	HDR10+, HDR10, HLG, H.264 (AVC), H.265 (HEVC), VP8, VP9	H.264, H.265/HEVC

Networks and Navigation

Modem	Qualcomm Snapdragon X53 Modem-RF System 5G	4G LTE WorldMode modem
Download speed	3700 MBit/s.	300 MBit/s.
Upload speed	2900 MBit/s.	150 MBit/s.
Navigation	GBeidou, Galileo, GLONASS, NavIC enabled, GPS, QZSS	GPS, Galileo, Glonass, Beidou
NFC support	Yes	No
5G support	Yes	No

Result:
The number of parameters for which Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G is better: 36
The number of parameters for which MediaTek Helio G90 is better: 3
Please note that you do not need to sightlessly trust the software comparison of the table. You can watch video from beginning to end of joint comparison and hear what people say who really appreciated the capabilities of both processors, and also read the test results on the links under the article.

Snapdragon 778G SoC - all data

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

• Snapdragon 778G specs and review.

Helio G90 SoC - all data

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

• Helio G90 specs and review.