MediaTek Dimensity 8100 vs MediaTek Helio G85
35.4CPU20
31.4GPU—
56.1Benchmarks21.9
60.7Efficiency44.2
7 spec wins — MediaTek Dimensity 81001 spec wins — MediaTek Helio G85
InnoReviews verdict
MediaTek Dimensity 8100 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 43.1 to 26.2, pulling ahead mainly in benchmarks (+34) and efficiency (+17). MediaTek Helio G85 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 8100
- Stronger CPU score: 35 vs 20
- Stronger benchmarks score: 56 vs 22
- Stronger efficiency score: 61 vs 44
- 289% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,050,000 vs 270,000
- 181% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,180 vs 420
Reasons to pick the MediaTek Helio G85
- 29% lower TDP (typical): 5 W vs 7 W
General
| Spec | MediaTek Dimensity 8100 | MediaTek Helio G85 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 2020 |
| Process | 5 nm+58% | 12 nm |
| TDP (typical) | 7 W | 5 W+29% |
| Architecture | Armv8.2 | Armv8.2 |
CPU
| Spec | MediaTek Dimensity 8100 | MediaTek Helio G85 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Core configuration | 4x2.85 GHz Cortex-A78 + 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 | 2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 + 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| Max clock | 2.85 GHz+43% | 2 GHz |
GPU
| Spec | MediaTek Dimensity 8100 | MediaTek Helio G85 |
|---|---|---|
| GPU | Arm Mali-G610 MC6 | Arm Mali-G52 MC2 |
Memory
| Spec | MediaTek Dimensity 8100 | MediaTek Helio G85 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory type | LPDDR5-3200 | LPDDR4X-1800 |
| Max bandwidth | 25.6 GB/s+78% | 14.4 GB/s |
Connectivity
| Spec | MediaTek Dimensity 8100 | MediaTek Helio G85 |
|---|---|---|
| Modem | Integrated 5G (sub-6) | Integrated LTE Cat-7 |
| Max download | 4.7 Gbps | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.0 |
Media
| Spec | MediaTek Dimensity 8100 | MediaTek Helio G85 |
|---|---|---|
| Max display | WQHD+ @ 120Hz / FHD+ @ 168Hz | FHD+ @ 60Hz |
| Video capture | 4K@60fps | 2K@30fps |
Benchmarks
| Spec | MediaTek Dimensity 8100 | MediaTek Helio G85 |
|---|---|---|
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,050,000+289%Top 29% | 270,000Top 86% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,180+181%Top 37% | 420Top 84% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 3,800+181%Top 32% | 1,350Top 87% |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 1,600Top 62% | — |
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