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MediaTek Helio G90T vs Samsung Exynos 1280

M
27.1Inno Score
VS
WINNER
S
39.6Inno Score
20.5CPU28.1
25.8Benchmarks37.2
41.8Efficiency65.6
0 spec wins — MediaTek Helio G90T7 spec wins — Samsung Exynos 1280

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Exynos 1280 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 39.6 to 27.1, pulling ahead mainly in efficiency (+24) and benchmarks (+11). 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

No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.

Reasons to pick the Samsung Exynos 1280

  • Stronger CPU score: 28 vs 21
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 37 vs 26
  • Stronger efficiency score: 66 vs 42
  • 100% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,000 vs 500
  • 58% lower process: 5 nm vs 12 nm

General

General comparison: MediaTek Helio G90T versus Samsung Exynos 1280
SpecMediaTek Helio G90TSamsung Exynos 1280
Announced20192022
Process12 nm5 nm+58%
TDP (typical)6 W5 W+17%
ArchitectureArmv8.2Armv8.2

CPU

CPU comparison: MediaTek Helio G90T versus Samsung Exynos 1280
SpecMediaTek Helio G90TSamsung Exynos 1280
Cores88
Core configuration2x2.05 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A552x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 + 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55
Max clock2.05 GHz2.4 GHz+17%

GPU

GPU comparison: MediaTek Helio G90T versus Samsung Exynos 1280
SpecMediaTek Helio G90TSamsung Exynos 1280
GPUArm Mali-G76 MC4Arm Mali-G68 MP4

Memory

Memory comparison: MediaTek Helio G90T versus Samsung Exynos 1280
SpecMediaTek Helio G90TSamsung Exynos 1280
Memory typeLPDDR4X-2133LPDDR4X-2133
Max bandwidth17.1 GB/s17.1 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: MediaTek Helio G90T versus Samsung Exynos 1280
SpecMediaTek Helio G90TSamsung Exynos 1280
ModemIntegrated LTE Cat-12Integrated 5G (sub-6)
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.05.1

Media

Media comparison: MediaTek Helio G90T versus Samsung Exynos 1280
SpecMediaTek Helio G90TSamsung Exynos 1280
Max displayFHD+ @ 60HzFHD+ @ 120Hz
Video capture4K@30fps4K@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: MediaTek Helio G90T versus Samsung Exynos 1280
SpecMediaTek Helio G90TSamsung Exynos 1280
AnTuTu 10315,000Top 82%495,000+57%Top 61%
Geekbench 6 (single)500Top 81%1,000+100%Top 52%
Geekbench 6 (multi)1,600Top 80%2,350+47%Top 56%

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