MediaTek Dimensity 6300 vs MediaTek Helio G96
25.4CPU21.1
21.3GPU—
33.9Benchmarks27.7
54.9Efficiency44.2
6 spec wins — MediaTek Dimensity 63000 spec wins — MediaTek Helio G96
InnoReviews verdict
MediaTek Dimensity 6300 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 31.1 to 28.5, pulling ahead mainly in efficiency (+11) and benchmarks (+6). MediaTek Helio G96 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the MediaTek Dimensity 6300
- Stronger CPU score: 25 vs 21
- Stronger benchmarks score: 34 vs 28
- Stronger efficiency score: 55 vs 44
- 50% lower process: 6 nm vs 12 nm
- 45% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 771 vs 530
Reasons to pick the MediaTek Helio G96
No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.
General
| Spec | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | MediaTek Helio G96 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2021 |
| Process | 6 nm+50% | 12 nm |
| TDP (typical) | 5 W | 5 W |
| Architecture | Armv8.2 | Armv8.2 |
CPU
| Spec | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | MediaTek Helio G96 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Core configuration | 2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 | 2x2.05 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| Max clock | 2.4 GHz+17% | 2.05 GHz |
GPU
| Spec | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | MediaTek Helio G96 |
|---|---|---|
| GPU | Arm Mali-G57 MC2 | Arm Mali-G57 MC2 |
AI
| Spec | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | MediaTek Helio G96 |
|---|---|---|
| NPU | MediaTek APU | — |
Memory
| Spec | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | MediaTek Helio G96 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory type | LPDDR4X-4266 | LPDDR4X-2133 |
| Max bandwidth | 17.1 GB/s | 17.1 GB/s |
Connectivity
| Spec | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | MediaTek Helio G96 |
|---|---|---|
| Modem | Integrated 5G modem | Integrated LTE Cat-13 |
| Max download | 2.8 Gbps | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2 |
Media
| Spec | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | MediaTek Helio G96 |
|---|---|---|
| Max display | FHD+ @ 120Hz | FHD+ @ 120Hz |
| Video capture | 1080p@60fps | 2K@30fps |
Benchmarks
| Spec | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | MediaTek Helio G96 |
|---|---|---|
| AnTuTu 10 | 435,000+28%Top 67% | 340,000Top 79% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 771+45%Top 64% | 530Top 79% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,980+13%Top 69% | 1,750Top 78% |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 365Top 96% | — |
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