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MediaTek Helio G35 vs MediaTek Helio G96

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26.9Inno Score
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WINNER
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28.5Inno Score
21.6CPU21.1
20Benchmarks27.7
46.7Efficiency44.2
2 spec wins — MediaTek Helio G355 spec wins — MediaTek Helio G96

InnoReviews verdict

MediaTek Helio G96 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 28.5 to 26.9, pulling ahead mainly in benchmarks (+8). MediaTek Helio G35 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 G35

  • 20% lower TDP (typical): 4 W vs 5 W
  • 12% higher Max clock: 2.3 GHz vs 2.05 GHz

Reasons to pick the MediaTek Helio G96

  • Stronger benchmarks score: 28 vs 20
  • 253% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 530 vs 150
  • 224% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 1,750 vs 540
  • 209% higher AnTuTu 10: 340,000 vs 110,000
  • 34% higher Max bandwidth: 17.1 GB/s vs 12.8 GB/s

General

General comparison: MediaTek Helio G35 versus MediaTek Helio G96
SpecMediaTek Helio G35MediaTek Helio G96
Announced20202021
Process12 nm12 nm
TDP (typical)4 W+20%5 W
ArchitectureArmv8Armv8.2

CPU

CPU comparison: MediaTek Helio G35 versus MediaTek Helio G96
SpecMediaTek Helio G35MediaTek Helio G96
Cores88
Core configuration8x2.3 GHz Cortex-A532x2.05 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55
Max clock2.3 GHz+12%2.05 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: MediaTek Helio G35 versus MediaTek Helio G96
SpecMediaTek Helio G35MediaTek Helio G96
GPUPowerVR GE8320Arm Mali-G57 MC2

Memory

Memory comparison: MediaTek Helio G35 versus MediaTek Helio G96
SpecMediaTek Helio G35MediaTek Helio G96
Memory typeLPDDR4X-1600LPDDR4X-2133
Max bandwidth12.8 GB/s17.1 GB/s+34%

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: MediaTek Helio G35 versus MediaTek Helio G96
SpecMediaTek Helio G35MediaTek Helio G96
ModemIntegrated LTE Cat-7Integrated LTE Cat-13
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.05.2

Media

Media comparison: MediaTek Helio G35 versus MediaTek Helio G96
SpecMediaTek Helio G35MediaTek Helio G96
Max displayHD+ @ 60HzFHD+ @ 120Hz
Video capture1080p@30fps2K@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: MediaTek Helio G35 versus MediaTek Helio G96
SpecMediaTek Helio G35MediaTek Helio G96
AnTuTu 10110,000Top 99%340,000+209%Top 79%
Geekbench 6 (single)150Top 97%530+253%Top 79%
Geekbench 6 (multi)540Top 99%1,750+224%Top 78%

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