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MediaTek Helio G100 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5

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36.4Inno Score
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WINNER
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
83.3Inno Score
24.3CPU85.3
—GPU82.5
40.8Benchmarks87.5
54.9Efficiency74.8
1 spec wins — MediaTek Helio G10011 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5

InnoReviews verdict

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 83.3 to 36.4, pulling ahead mainly in CPU (+61) and benchmarks (+47). MediaTek Helio G100 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the MediaTek Helio G100

  • 50% lower TDP (typical): 5 W vs 10 W

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5

  • Stronger CPU score: 85 vs 24
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 88 vs 41
  • Stronger efficiency score: 75 vs 55
  • 2600% higher AnTuTu 10 (GPU): 1,342,827 vs 49,741
  • 539% higher AnTuTu 10: 3,646,161 vs 571,014

General

General comparison: MediaTek Helio G100 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
SpecMediaTek Helio G100Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
Announced20242025
Process6 nm3 nm+50%
TDP (typical)5 W+50%10 W
ArchitectureArmv8.2—

CPU

CPU comparison: MediaTek Helio G100 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
SpecMediaTek Helio G100Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
Cores88
Core configuration2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A552x4.6 GHz Oryon Prime + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon Performance
Max clock2.2 GHz4.6 GHz+109%

GPU

GPU comparison: MediaTek Helio G100 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
SpecMediaTek Helio G100Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
GPUArm Mali-G57 MC2Adreno 840
GPU clock—1,200 MHz

AI

AI comparison: MediaTek Helio G100 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
SpecMediaTek Helio G100Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
NPU—Hexagon NPU

Memory

Memory comparison: MediaTek Helio G100 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
SpecMediaTek Helio G100Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
Memory typeLPDDR4X-2133LPDDR5X-10667
Max bandwidth17.1 GB/s85.3 GB/s+399%

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: MediaTek Helio G100 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
SpecMediaTek Helio G100Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
ModemIntegrated LTE Cat-13Snapdragon X85 5G
Max download—12.5 Gbps
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.26.0

Media

Media comparison: MediaTek Helio G100 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
SpecMediaTek Helio G100Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
Max displayFHD+ @ 120Hz4K @ 60Hz / QHD+ @ 240Hz
Video capture2K@30fps8K@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: MediaTek Helio G100 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
SpecMediaTek Helio G100Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 10571,014Top 56%3,646,161+539%Top 1%
Geekbench 6 (single)740Top 68%3,850+420%Top 1%
Geekbench 6 (multi)2,050Top 64%11,900+480%Top 1%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme—7,700Top 2%
AnTuTu 10 (CPU)213,161Top 92%1,084,061+409%Top 3%
AnTuTu 10 (GPU)49,741Top 89%1,342,827+2600%Top 3%
AnTuTu 10 (Memory)142,531Top 89%425,901+199%Top 3%
AnTuTu 10 (UX)165,581Top 98%793,372+379%Top 3%

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