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MediaTek Helio G35 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 680

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26.9Inno Score
VS
WINNER
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30.2Inno Score
21.6CPU22.1
20Benchmarks23.7
46.7Efficiency54.9
1 spec wins — MediaTek Helio G357 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 680

InnoReviews verdict

Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 30.2 to 26.9, pulling ahead mainly in efficiency (+8) and benchmarks (+4). 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

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680

  • Stronger benchmarks score: 24 vs 20
  • Stronger efficiency score: 55 vs 47
  • 180% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 420 vs 150
  • 164% higher AnTuTu 10: 290,000 vs 110,000
  • 159% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 1,400 vs 540

General

General comparison: MediaTek Helio G35 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 680
SpecMediaTek Helio G35Qualcomm Snapdragon 680
Announced20202021
Process12 nm6 nm+50%
TDP (typical)4 W+20%5 W
ArchitectureArmv8Armv8

CPU

CPU comparison: MediaTek Helio G35 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 680
SpecMediaTek Helio G35Qualcomm Snapdragon 680
Cores88
Core configuration8x2.3 GHz Cortex-A534x2.4 GHz Cortex-A73 + 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A53
Max clock2.3 GHz2.4 GHz+4%

GPU

GPU comparison: MediaTek Helio G35 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 680
SpecMediaTek Helio G35Qualcomm Snapdragon 680
GPUPowerVR GE8320Qualcomm Adreno 610

AI

AI comparison: MediaTek Helio G35 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 680
SpecMediaTek Helio G35Qualcomm Snapdragon 680
NPU—Qualcomm Hexagon 686

Memory

Memory comparison: MediaTek Helio G35 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 680
SpecMediaTek Helio G35Qualcomm Snapdragon 680
Memory typeLPDDR4X-1600LPDDR4X-2133
Max bandwidth12.8 GB/s17.1 GB/s+34%

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: MediaTek Helio G35 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 680
SpecMediaTek Helio G35Qualcomm Snapdragon 680
ModemIntegrated LTE Cat-7Snapdragon X11 LTE
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.05.1

Media

Media comparison: MediaTek Helio G35 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 680
SpecMediaTek Helio G35Qualcomm Snapdragon 680
Max displayHD+ @ 60HzFHD+ @ 90Hz
Video capture1080p@30fps1080p@60fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: MediaTek Helio G35 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 680
SpecMediaTek Helio G35Qualcomm Snapdragon 680
AnTuTu 10110,000Top 99%290,000+164%Top 82%
Geekbench 6 (single)150Top 97%420+180%Top 84%
Geekbench 6 (multi)540Top 99%1,400+159%Top 85%

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