MediaTek Dimensity 7100 vs MediaTek Helio G96
29.5CPU21.1
24GPU—
47.7Benchmarks27.7
36Efficiencyspec-based44.2
5 spec wins — MediaTek Dimensity 71000 spec wins — MediaTek Helio G96
InnoReviews verdict
MediaTek Dimensity 7100 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 33.1 to 28.5, pulling ahead mainly in benchmarks (+20) and CPU (+8). 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 7100
- Stronger CPU score: 30 vs 21
- Stronger benchmarks score: 48 vs 28
- 89% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,001 vs 530
- 67% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 2,914 vs 1,750
- 50% lower process: 6 nm vs 12 nm
Reasons to pick the MediaTek Helio G96
No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.
General
| Spec | MediaTek Dimensity 7100 | MediaTek Helio G96 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2025 | 2021 |
| Process | 6 nm+50% | 12 nm |
| TDP (typical) | — | 5 W |
| Architecture | Armv8.2 | Armv8.2 |
CPU
| Spec | MediaTek Dimensity 7100 | MediaTek Helio G96 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Core configuration | 4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 + 4x2.0 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 7100 | MediaTek Helio G96 |
|---|---|---|
| GPU | Arm Mali-G610 MC2 | Arm Mali-G57 MC2 |
Memory
| Spec | MediaTek Dimensity 7100 | MediaTek Helio G96 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory type | LPDDR5-5500 / LPDDR4X-4266 | LPDDR4X-2133 |
| Max bandwidth | — | 17.1 GB/s |
Connectivity
| Spec | MediaTek Dimensity 7100 | MediaTek Helio G96 |
|---|---|---|
| Modem | Integrated 5G modem (3GPP Release 16) | Integrated LTE Cat-13 |
| Max download | 3.3 Gbps | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.2 |
Media
| Spec | MediaTek Dimensity 7100 | MediaTek Helio G96 |
|---|---|---|
| Max display | 1200x2600 @ 120Hz | FHD+ @ 120Hz |
| Video capture | — | 2K@30fps |
Benchmarks
| Spec | MediaTek Dimensity 7100 | MediaTek Helio G96 |
|---|---|---|
| AnTuTuDifferent AnTuTu versions — not compared | 750,153Bottom 24% | 340,000 |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | 307,696Bottom 31% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | 85,426Bottom 18% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | 147,214Bottom 18% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | 209,817Bottom 18% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,001+89%Bottom 46% | 530Bottom 20% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,914+67%Top 50% | 1,750Bottom 21% |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 695Bottom 10% | — |
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