MediaTek Dimensity 7050 vs MediaTek Helio G96
29.4CPU21.1
24.3GPU—
41.6Benchmarks27.7
54.9Efficiency44.2
7 spec wins — MediaTek Dimensity 70500 spec wins — MediaTek Helio G96
InnoReviews verdict
MediaTek Dimensity 7050 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 34.9 to 28.5, pulling ahead mainly in benchmarks (+14) and efficiency (+11). 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 7050
- Stronger CPU score: 29 vs 21
- Stronger benchmarks score: 42 vs 28
- Stronger efficiency score: 55 vs 44
- 199% higher Max bandwidth: 51.2 GB/s vs 17.1 GB/s
- 91% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,010 vs 530
Reasons to pick the MediaTek Helio G96
No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.
General
| Spec | MediaTek Dimensity 7050 | MediaTek Helio G96 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023 | 2021 |
| Process | 6 nm+50% | 12 nm |
| TDP (typical) | 5 W | 5 W |
| Architecture | Armv8.2 | Armv8.2 |
CPU
| Spec | MediaTek Dimensity 7050 | MediaTek Helio G96 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Core configuration | 2x2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 + 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 | 2x2.05 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| Max clock | 2.6 GHz+27% | 2.05 GHz |
GPU
| Spec | MediaTek Dimensity 7050 | MediaTek Helio G96 |
|---|---|---|
| GPU | Arm Mali-G68 MC4 | Arm Mali-G57 MC2 |
AI
| Spec | MediaTek Dimensity 7050 | MediaTek Helio G96 |
|---|---|---|
| NPU | MediaTek APU 650 | — |
Memory
| Spec | MediaTek Dimensity 7050 | MediaTek Helio G96 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory type | LPDDR5-6400 | LPDDR4X-2133 |
| Max bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s+199% | 17.1 GB/s |
Connectivity
| Spec | MediaTek Dimensity 7050 | MediaTek Helio G96 |
|---|---|---|
| Modem | Integrated 5G modem | Integrated LTE Cat-13 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2 |
Media
| Spec | MediaTek Dimensity 7050 | MediaTek Helio G96 |
|---|---|---|
| Max display | FHD+ @ 120Hz | FHD+ @ 120Hz |
| Video capture | 4K@30fps | 2K@30fps |
Benchmarks
| Spec | MediaTek Dimensity 7050 | MediaTek Helio G96 |
|---|---|---|
| AnTuTu 10 | 590,000+74%Top 55% | 340,000Top 79% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,010+91%Top 50% | 530Top 79% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,380+36%Top 56% | 1,750Top 78% |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 730Top 95% | — |
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