MediaTek Helio G85 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
CPU comparisonMediaTek Helio G85 or Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The MediaTek Helio G85 has 8 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.00 GHz. Up to 8 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The MediaTek Helio G85 was released in Q2/2020. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G has 8 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.30 GHz. The CPU supports up to 8 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G was released in Q1/2020. |
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Mediatek Helio (37) | Family | Qualcomm Snapdragon (104) |
MediaTek Helio G70/G80 (4) | CPU group | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720 (1) |
1 | Generation | 2 |
Cortex-A75 / Cortex-A55 | Architecture | Kryo 465 |
Smartphone / Tablet | Segment | Smartphone / Tablet |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe MediaTek Helio G85 is a 8 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.00 GHz. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G has 8 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 2.30 GHz. |
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MediaTek Helio G85 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G |
8 | Cores | 8 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.00 GHz 2x Cortex-A75 |
A-Core | 2.30 GHz 2x Kryo 465 Gold |
1.80 GHz 6x Cortex-A55 |
B-Core | 1.80 GHz 6x Kryo 465 Silver |
NPU AI performanceThe performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. |
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MediaTek Helio G85 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G |
-- | AI hardware | Qualcomm AI engine |
-- | AI specifications | Hexagon 692 @ 5 TOPS |
-- | NPU + CPU + iGPU | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The integrated graphics unit of a processor is not only responsible for the pure image output on the system, but can also significantly increase the efficiency of the system with the support of modern video codecs. |
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ARM Mali-G52 MP2 | GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 618 |
1.00 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.70 GHz |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
Bifrost 2 | GPU Generation | 6 |
16 nm | Technology | 14 nm |
2 | Max. displays | 2 |
2 | Compute units | -- |
32 | Shader | 128 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 4 GB |
12 | DirectX Version | 12.1 |
Hardware codec supportA photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos. |
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ARM Mali-G52 MP2 | GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 618 |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP8 | Decode |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe MediaTek Helio G85 supports a maximum of 8 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G can connect up to 8 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. |
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MediaTek Helio G85 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G |
Memory | LPDDR4X-1866 | |
8 GB | Max. Memory | 8 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
14.4 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 14.9 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
-- | L3 Cache | -- |
-- | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The MediaTek Helio G85 has a TDP of --, that of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G is --. |
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MediaTek Helio G85 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G |
-- | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | -- |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe MediaTek Helio G85 has a 0.00 MB cache, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G cache has a total of 0.00 MB. |
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MediaTek Helio G85 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G |
12 nm | Technology | 8 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Chiplet |
Armv8-A (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8-A (64 bit) |
-- | ISA extensions | -- |
-- | Socket | -- |
None | Virtualization | None |
No | AES-NI | No |
Android | Operating systems | Android |
Q2/2020 | Release date | Q1/2020 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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MediaTek Helio G85
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
8C 8T @ 2.30 GHz |
MediaTek Helio G85
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
8C 8T @ 2.30 GHz |
MediaTek Helio G85
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
8C 8T @ 2.30 GHz |
MediaTek Helio G85
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
8C 8T @ 2.30 GHz |
MediaTek Helio G85
ARM Mali-G52 MP2 @ 1.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
Qualcomm Adreno 618 @ 0.70 GHz |
MediaTek Helio G85
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
8C 8T @ 2.30 GHz |
MediaTek Helio G85
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
8C 8T @ 2.30 GHz |
MediaTek Helio G85
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
8C 8T @ 2.30 GHz |
MediaTek Helio G85
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
8C 8T @ 2.30 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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MediaTek Helio G85 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G |
Unknown | Unknown |