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MediaTek Helio G100 vs Samsung Exynos 1280

M
36.4Inno Score
VS
WINNER
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39.6Inno Score
24.3CPU28.1
40.8Benchmarks37.2
54.9Efficiency65.6
2 spec wins — MediaTek Helio G1004 spec wins — Samsung Exynos 1280

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Exynos 1280 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 39.6 to 36.4, pulling ahead mainly in efficiency (+11) and CPU (+4). 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

  • Stronger benchmarks score: 41 vs 37
  • 15% higher AnTuTu 10: 571,014 vs 495,000

Reasons to pick the Samsung Exynos 1280

  • Stronger CPU score: 28 vs 24
  • Stronger efficiency score: 66 vs 55
  • 35% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,000 vs 740
  • 17% lower process: 5 nm vs 6 nm
  • 15% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 2,350 vs 2,050

General

General comparison: MediaTek Helio G100 versus Samsung Exynos 1280
SpecMediaTek Helio G100Samsung Exynos 1280
Announced20242022
Process6 nm5 nm+17%
TDP (typical)5 W5 W
ArchitectureArmv8.2Armv8.2

CPU

CPU comparison: MediaTek Helio G100 versus Samsung Exynos 1280
SpecMediaTek Helio G100Samsung Exynos 1280
Cores88
Core configuration2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A552x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 + 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55
Max clock2.2 GHz2.4 GHz+9%

GPU

GPU comparison: MediaTek Helio G100 versus Samsung Exynos 1280
SpecMediaTek Helio G100Samsung Exynos 1280
GPUArm Mali-G57 MC2Arm Mali-G68 MP4

Memory

Memory comparison: MediaTek Helio G100 versus Samsung Exynos 1280
SpecMediaTek Helio G100Samsung Exynos 1280
Memory typeLPDDR4X-2133LPDDR4X-2133
Max bandwidth17.1 GB/s17.1 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: MediaTek Helio G100 versus Samsung Exynos 1280
SpecMediaTek Helio G100Samsung Exynos 1280
ModemIntegrated LTE Cat-13Integrated 5G (sub-6)
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.25.1

Media

Media comparison: MediaTek Helio G100 versus Samsung Exynos 1280
SpecMediaTek Helio G100Samsung Exynos 1280
Max displayFHD+ @ 120HzFHD+ @ 120Hz
Video capture2K@30fps4K@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: MediaTek Helio G100 versus Samsung Exynos 1280
SpecMediaTek Helio G100Samsung Exynos 1280
AnTuTu 10571,014+15%Top 56%495,000Top 61%
Geekbench 6 (single)740Top 68%1,000+35%Top 52%
Geekbench 6 (multi)2,050Top 64%2,350+15%Top 56%
AnTuTu 10 (CPU)213,161Top 92%—
AnTuTu 10 (GPU)49,741Top 89%—
AnTuTu 10 (Memory)142,531Top 89%—
AnTuTu 10 (UX)165,581Top 98%—

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