MediaTek Helio G99 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx | |
CPU comparisonMediaTek Helio G99 or Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx - 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 8cx 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 8 memory channels. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx was released in Q4/2018. |
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Mediatek Helio (37) | Family | Qualcomm Snapdragon (102) |
MediaTek Helio G99 (1) | CPU group | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx (2) |
1 | Generation | 2 |
Cortex-A76 / Cortex-A55 | Architecture | Kryo 495 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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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 8cx has 8 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 2.84 GHz. |
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MediaTek Helio G99 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx |
8 | Cores | 8 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.20 GHz 2x Cortex-A76 |
A-Core | 2.84 GHz 4x Kryo 495 Gold |
2.00 GHz 6x Cortex-A55 |
B-Core | 1.80 GHz 4x Kryo 495 Silver |
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningProcessors with the support of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. Algorithms for ML improve their performance the more data they have collected via software. ML tasks can be processed up to 10,000 times faster than with a classic processor. |
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MediaTek Helio G99 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx |
Mediatek APU | AI hardware | Qualcomm AI engine |
MediaTek APU 2 @ 1 TOPS | AI specifications | Hexagon 685 @ 3 TOPS |
Internal GraphicsThe 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 680 |
0.25 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.25 GHz |
1.07 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 0.59 GHz |
Vallhall 1 | GPU Generation | 5 |
7 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
2 | Max. displays | 2 |
2 | Compute units | 8 |
32 | Shader | 768 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
4 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 4 GB |
12 | DirectX Version | 12.0 |
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 680 |
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 |
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 8cx can connect up to 16 GB of memory in 8 memory channels. |
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MediaTek Helio G99 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx |
LPDDR4X-4266 | Memory | LPDDR4X-4266 |
12 GB | Max. Memory | 16 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 8 (Octa Channel) |
34.1 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 68.2 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
-- | L3 Cache | 2.00 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 8cx is 7 W. |
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MediaTek Helio G99 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx |
-- | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 7 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe MediaTek Helio G99 has a 0.00 MB cache, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx cache has a total of 2.00 MB. |
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MediaTek Helio G99 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx |
6 nm | Technology | 7 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, Windows 10 (ARM) |
Q3/2022 | Release date | Q4/2018 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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MediaTek Helio G99
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
MediaTek Helio G99
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
MediaTek Helio G99
ARM Mali-G57 MP2 @ 1.07 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx
Qualcomm Adreno 680 @ 0.59 GHz |
MediaTek Helio G99
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
MediaTek Helio G99
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
MediaTek Helio G99
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
MediaTek Helio G99
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
MediaTek Helio G99
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
MediaTek Helio G99
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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MediaTek Helio G99 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx |
Unknown | Lenovo Flex 5G Lenovo Yoga C 5G Samsung Galaxy Book S |