MediaTek Helio G99 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
CPU comparisonMediaTek Helio G99 or Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 - 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 G99 has 8 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.20 GHz. Up to 12 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The MediaTek Helio G99 was released in Q3/2022. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 has 8 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.84 GHz. The CPU supports up to 16 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 was released in Q1/2021. |
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Mediatek Helio (37) | Family | Qualcomm Snapdragon (104) |
MediaTek Helio G99 (1) | CPU group | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 (2) |
1 | Generation | 8 |
Cortex-A76 / Cortex-A55 | Architecture | Kryo 680 |
Smartphone / Tablet | Segment | Smartphone / Tablet |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe MediaTek Helio G99 is a 8 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.20 GHz. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 has 8 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 2.84 GHz. |
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MediaTek Helio G99 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 |
8 | Cores | 8 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.20 GHz 2x Cortex-A76 |
A-Core | 2.84 GHz 1x Kryo 680 Prime |
2.00 GHz 6x Cortex-A55 |
B-Core | 2.42 GHz 3x Kryo 680 Gold |
-- | C-Core | 1.80 GHz 4x Kryo 680 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 G99 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 |
Mediatek APU | AI hardware | Qualcomm AI engine |
MediaTek APU 2 @ 1 TOPS | AI specifications | Hexagon 780 @ 26 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-G57 MP2 | GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 660 |
0.25 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.84 GHz |
1.07 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
Vallhall 1 | GPU Generation | 6 |
7 nm | Technology | 5 nm |
2 | Max. displays | 0 |
2 | Compute units | -- |
32 | Shader | -- |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
4 GB | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
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-G57 MP2 | GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 660 |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe MediaTek Helio G99 supports a maximum of 12 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 can connect up to 16 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. |
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MediaTek Helio G99 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 |
LPDDR4X-4266 | Memory | LPDDR5-6400 |
12 GB | Max. Memory | 16 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
34.1 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | 1.00 MB |
-- | L3 Cache | 8.00 MB |
-- | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The MediaTek Helio G99 has a TDP of --, that of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 is --. |
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MediaTek Helio G99 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 |
-- | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | -- |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe MediaTek Helio G99 has a 0.00 MB cache, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 cache has a total of 9.00 MB. |
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MediaTek Helio G99 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 |
6 nm | Technology | 5 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 |
Q3/2022 | Release date | Q1/2021 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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MediaTek Helio G99
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
MediaTek Helio G99
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
MediaTek Helio G99
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
MediaTek Helio G99
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
MediaTek Helio G99
ARM Mali-G57 MP2 @ 1.07 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
Qualcomm Adreno 660 @ 0.84 GHz |
MediaTek Helio G99
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
MediaTek Helio G99
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
MediaTek Helio G99
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
MediaTek Helio G99
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
MediaTek Helio G99
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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MediaTek Helio G99 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 |
Unknown | ASUS Zenfone 8 mini |