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MediaTek Helio G96 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 685

M
28.5Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Q
34.9Inno Score
21.1CPU24.3
27.7Benchmarks36
44.2Efficiency54.9
2 spec wins — MediaTek Helio G964 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 685

InnoReviews verdict

Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 34.9 to 28.5, pulling ahead mainly in efficiency (+11) and benchmarks (+8). MediaTek Helio G96 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 G96

  • 17% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 1,750 vs 1,500
  • 13% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 530 vs 470

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685

  • Stronger CPU score: 24 vs 21
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 36 vs 28
  • Stronger efficiency score: 55 vs 44
  • 50% lower process: 6 nm vs 12 nm
  • 39% higher AnTuTu 10: 471,425 vs 340,000

General

General comparison: MediaTek Helio G96 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 685
SpecMediaTek Helio G96Qualcomm Snapdragon 685
Announced20212023
Process12 nm6 nm+50%
TDP (typical)5 W5 W
ArchitectureArmv8.2Armv8

CPU

CPU comparison: MediaTek Helio G96 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 685
SpecMediaTek Helio G96Qualcomm Snapdragon 685
Cores88
Core configuration2x2.05 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A554x2.8 GHz Cortex-A73 + 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A53
Max clock2.05 GHz2.8 GHz+37%

GPU

GPU comparison: MediaTek Helio G96 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 685
SpecMediaTek Helio G96Qualcomm Snapdragon 685
GPUArm Mali-G57 MC2Qualcomm Adreno 610

AI

AI comparison: MediaTek Helio G96 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 685
SpecMediaTek Helio G96Qualcomm Snapdragon 685
NPU—Qualcomm Hexagon 686

Memory

Memory comparison: MediaTek Helio G96 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 685
SpecMediaTek Helio G96Qualcomm Snapdragon 685
Memory typeLPDDR4X-2133LPDDR4X-2133
Max bandwidth17.1 GB/s17.1 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: MediaTek Helio G96 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 685
SpecMediaTek Helio G96Qualcomm Snapdragon 685
ModemIntegrated LTE Cat-13Snapdragon X11 LTE
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.25.1

Media

Media comparison: MediaTek Helio G96 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 685
SpecMediaTek Helio G96Qualcomm Snapdragon 685
Max displayFHD+ @ 120HzFHD+ @ 90Hz
Video capture2K@30fps1080p@60fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: MediaTek Helio G96 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 685
SpecMediaTek Helio G96Qualcomm Snapdragon 685
AnTuTu 10340,000Top 79%471,425+39%Top 63%
Geekbench 6 (single)530+13%Top 79%470Top 82%
Geekbench 6 (multi)1,750+17%Top 78%1,500Top 83%
AnTuTu 10 (CPU)—185,372Top 100%
AnTuTu 10 (GPU)—29,548Top 100%
AnTuTu 10 (Memory)—128,755Top 98%
AnTuTu 10 (UX)—127,750Top 100%

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