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MediaTek Helio G90T vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 845

M
27.1Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Q
30.4Inno Score
20.5CPU26.6
25.8Benchmarks34.8
41.8Efficiency32.1
2 spec wins — MediaTek Helio G90T6 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 845

InnoReviews verdict

Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 30.4 to 27.1, pulling ahead mainly in benchmarks (+9) and CPU (+6). MediaTek Helio G90T 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 G90T

  • Stronger efficiency score: 42 vs 32
  • 40% lower TDP (typical): 6 W vs 10 W

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845

  • Stronger CPU score: 27 vs 21
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 35 vs 26
  • 75% higher Max bandwidth: 29.9 GB/s vs 17.1 GB/s
  • 43% higher AnTuTu 10: 450,000 vs 315,000
  • 38% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 2,200 vs 1,600

General

General comparison: MediaTek Helio G90T versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
SpecMediaTek Helio G90TQualcomm Snapdragon 845
Announced20192018
Process12 nm10 nm+17%
TDP (typical)6 W+40%10 W
ArchitectureArmv8.2Armv8.2

CPU

CPU comparison: MediaTek Helio G90T versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
SpecMediaTek Helio G90TQualcomm Snapdragon 845
Cores88
Core configuration2x2.05 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A554x2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Cortex-A75) + 4x1.77 GHz Kryo 385 Silver
Max clock2.05 GHz2.8 GHz+37%

GPU

GPU comparison: MediaTek Helio G90T versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
SpecMediaTek Helio G90TQualcomm Snapdragon 845
GPUArm Mali-G76 MC4Qualcomm Adreno 630

AI

AI comparison: MediaTek Helio G90T versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
SpecMediaTek Helio G90TQualcomm Snapdragon 845
NPU—Qualcomm Hexagon 685

Memory

Memory comparison: MediaTek Helio G90T versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
SpecMediaTek Helio G90TQualcomm Snapdragon 845
Memory typeLPDDR4X-2133LPDDR4X-1866
Max bandwidth17.1 GB/s29.9 GB/s+75%

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: MediaTek Helio G90T versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
SpecMediaTek Helio G90TQualcomm Snapdragon 845
ModemIntegrated LTE Cat-12Snapdragon X20 LTE
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.05.0

Media

Media comparison: MediaTek Helio G90T versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
SpecMediaTek Helio G90TQualcomm Snapdragon 845
Max displayFHD+ @ 60Hz4K @ 60Hz
Video capture4K@30fps4K@60fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: MediaTek Helio G90T versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
SpecMediaTek Helio G90TQualcomm Snapdragon 845
AnTuTu 10315,000Top 82%450,000+43%Top 67%
Geekbench 6 (single)500Top 81%590+18%Top 77%
Geekbench 6 (multi)1,600Top 80%2,200+38%Top 60%

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