Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 | MediaTek Helio G96 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 and the MediaTek Helio G96 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 8 core processor released in Q3/2017 with the MediaTek Helio G96 which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q3/2021. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon (102) | Family | Mediatek Helio (37) |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 (1) | CPU group | MediaTek Helio G90 (4) |
4 | Generation | 1 |
Cortex-A53 | Architecture | Cortex-A76 / Cortex-A55 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 is a 8 core processor with a clock frequency of 1.80 GHz. The processor can compute 8 threads at the same time. The MediaTek Helio G96 clocks with 2.05 GHz, has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 | Characteristic | MediaTek Helio G96 |
8 | Cores | 8 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
1.80 GHz 8x Cortex-A53 |
A-Core | 2.05 GHz 2x Cortex-A76 |
-- | B-Core | 2.00 GHz 6x Cortex-A55 |
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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Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 | Characteristic | MediaTek Helio G96 |
Qualcomm AI engine | AI hardware | -- |
Hexagon 546 | AI specifications | -- |
Internal GraphicsGraphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback. |
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Qualcomm Adreno 506 | GPU | ARM Mali-G57 MP2 |
0.60 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.25 GHz |
0.60 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 0.95 GHz |
5 | GPU Generation | Vallhall 1 |
14 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
0 | Max. displays | 2 |
-- | Compute units | 2 |
96 | Shader | 32 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 4 GB |
11 | DirectX Version | 12 |
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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Qualcomm Adreno 506 | GPU | ARM Mali-G57 MP2 |
Decode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AV1 | Decode |
No | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to 6 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 450, while the MediaTek Helio G96 supports a maximum of 10 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 17.1 GB/s enabled. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 | Characteristic | MediaTek Helio G96 |
LPDDR3-1866 | Memory | LPDDR4X-4266 |
6 GB | Max. Memory | 10 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
7.5 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 17.1 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
-- | L3 Cache | -- |
-- | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 has a TDP of --. The TDP of the MediaTek Helio G96 is --. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 | Characteristic | MediaTek Helio G96 |
-- | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | -- |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 has 0.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 14 nm. The cache of MediaTek Helio G96 is at 0.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 12 nm. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 | Characteristic | MediaTek Helio G96 |
14 nm | Technology | 12 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 |
Q3/2017 | Release date | Q3/2021 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 450
8C 8T @ 1.80 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio G96
8C 8T @ 2.05 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 450
8C 8T @ 1.80 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio G96
8C 8T @ 2.05 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 450
8C 8T @ 1.80 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio G96
8C 8T @ 2.05 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 450
8C 8T @ 1.80 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio G96
8C 8T @ 2.05 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 450
Qualcomm Adreno 506 @ 0.60 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio G96
ARM Mali-G57 MP2 @ 0.95 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 450
8C 8T @ 1.80 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio G96
8C 8T @ 2.05 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 450
8C 8T @ 1.80 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio G96
8C 8T @ 2.05 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 450
8C 8T @ 1.80 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio G96
8C 8T @ 2.05 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 | MediaTek Helio G96 |
Unknown | Unknown |