MediaTek Dimensity 8020 vs MediaTek Helio G96
33.1CPU21.1
28.7GPU—
49.6Benchmarks27.7
36Efficiencyspec-based44.2
6 spec wins — MediaTek Dimensity 80200 spec wins — MediaTek Helio G96
InnoReviews verdict
MediaTek Dimensity 8020 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 36 to 28.5, pulling ahead mainly in benchmarks (+22) and CPU (+12). 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 8020
- Stronger CPU score: 33 vs 21
- Stronger benchmarks score: 50 vs 28
- 111% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,120 vs 530
- 106% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 3,600 vs 1,750
- 99% higher Max bandwidth: 34.1 GB/s vs 17.1 GB/s
Reasons to pick the MediaTek Helio G96
No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.
General
| Spec | MediaTek Dimensity 8020 | MediaTek Helio G96 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023 | 2021 |
| Process | 6 nm+50% | 12 nm |
| TDP (typical) | — | 5 W |
| Architecture | Armv8.2 | Armv8.2 |
CPU
| Spec | MediaTek Dimensity 8020 | MediaTek Helio G96 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Core configuration | 4x2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 + 4x2.0 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 8020 | MediaTek Helio G96 |
|---|---|---|
| GPU | Arm Mali-G77 MC9 | Arm Mali-G57 MC2 |
AI
| Spec | MediaTek Dimensity 8020 | MediaTek Helio G96 |
|---|---|---|
| NPU | MediaTek NPU 570 | — |
Memory
| Spec | MediaTek Dimensity 8020 | MediaTek Helio G96 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory type | LPDDR4X-4266 | LPDDR4X-2133 |
| Max bandwidth | 34.1 GB/s+99% | 17.1 GB/s |
Connectivity
| Spec | MediaTek Dimensity 8020 | MediaTek Helio G96 |
|---|---|---|
| Modem | Integrated 5G modem | Integrated LTE Cat-13 |
| Max download | 4.7 Gbps | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2 |
Media
| Spec | MediaTek Dimensity 8020 | MediaTek Helio G96 |
|---|---|---|
| Max display | FHD+ @ 144Hz | FHD+ @ 120Hz |
| Video capture | 4K | 2K@30fps |
Benchmarks
| Spec | MediaTek Dimensity 8020 | MediaTek Helio G96 |
|---|---|---|
| AnTuTuDifferent AnTuTu versions — not compared | 809,277Bottom 34% | 340,000 |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | 282,056Bottom 24% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | 139,570Bottom 39% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | 138,421Bottom 15% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | 249,230Bottom 39% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,120+111%Top 43% | 530Bottom 20% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 3,600+106%Top 36% | 1,750Bottom 22% |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 1,262Bottom 43% | — |
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