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MediaTek Helio G96 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G

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28.5Inno Score
VS
WINNER
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30.6Inno Score
21.1CPU24.6
27.7Benchmarks31.2
44.2Efficiency41.8
2 spec wins — MediaTek Helio G965 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G

InnoReviews verdict

Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G wins this mobile chipset face-off, 30.6 to 28.5, pulling ahead mainly in CPU (+4) and benchmarks (+4). 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% lower TDP (typical): 5 W vs 6 W

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G

  • Stronger CPU score: 25 vs 21
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 31 vs 28
  • 42% lower process: 7 nm vs 12 nm
  • 32% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 700 vs 530
  • 17% higher Max clock: 2.4 GHz vs 2.05 GHz

General

General comparison: MediaTek Helio G96 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G
SpecMediaTek Helio G96Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G
Announced20212020
Process12 nm7 nm+42%
TDP (typical)5 W+17%6 W
ArchitectureArmv8.2Armv8.2

CPU

CPU comparison: MediaTek Helio G96 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G
SpecMediaTek Helio G96Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G
Cores88
Core configuration2x2.05 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A551x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 + 1x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55
Max clock2.05 GHz2.4 GHz+17%

GPU

GPU comparison: MediaTek Helio G96 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G
SpecMediaTek Helio G96Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G
GPUArm Mali-G57 MC2Qualcomm Adreno 620

AI

AI comparison: MediaTek Helio G96 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G
SpecMediaTek Helio G96Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G
NPU—Qualcomm Hexagon 696

Memory

Memory comparison: MediaTek Helio G96 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G
SpecMediaTek Helio G96Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G
Memory typeLPDDR4X-2133LPDDR4X-2133
Max bandwidth17.1 GB/s17.1 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: MediaTek Helio G96 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G
SpecMediaTek Helio G96Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G
ModemIntegrated LTE Cat-13Snapdragon X52 5G
Max download—3.7 Gbps
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.25.0

Media

Media comparison: MediaTek Helio G96 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G
SpecMediaTek Helio G96Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G
Max displayFHD+ @ 120HzQHD+ @ 60Hz / FHD+ @ 120Hz
Video capture2K@30fps4K@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: MediaTek Helio G96 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G
SpecMediaTek Helio G96Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G
AnTuTu 10340,000Top 79%390,000+15%Top 73%
Geekbench 6 (single)530Top 79%700+32%Top 73%
Geekbench 6 (multi)1,750Top 78%1,850+6%Top 76%

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