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MediaTek Helio G96 vs Unisoc Tiger T820

M
28.5Inno Score
VS
WINNER
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35.6Inno Score
21.1CPU27
27.7Benchmarks35.9
44.2Efficiency52.5
1 spec wins — MediaTek Helio G966 spec wins — Unisoc Tiger T820

InnoReviews verdict

Unisoc Tiger T820 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 35.6 to 28.5, pulling ahead mainly in efficiency (+8) 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% lower TDP (typical): 5 W vs 6 W

Reasons to pick the Unisoc Tiger T820

  • Stronger CPU score: 27 vs 21
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 36 vs 28
  • Stronger efficiency score: 53 vs 44
  • 50% lower process: 6 nm vs 12 nm
  • 38% higher AnTuTu 10: 470,000 vs 340,000

General

General comparison: MediaTek Helio G96 versus Unisoc Tiger T820
SpecMediaTek Helio G96Unisoc Tiger T820
Announced20212023
Process12 nm6 nm+50%
TDP (typical)5 W+17%6 W
ArchitectureArmv8.2Armv8.2

CPU

CPU comparison: MediaTek Helio G96 versus Unisoc Tiger T820
SpecMediaTek Helio G96Unisoc Tiger T820
Cores88
Core configuration2x2.05 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A551x2.7 GHz Cortex-A76 + 3x2.3 GHz Cortex-A76 + 4x2.1 GHz Cortex-A55
Max clock2.05 GHz2.7 GHz+32%

GPU

GPU comparison: MediaTek Helio G96 versus Unisoc Tiger T820
SpecMediaTek Helio G96Unisoc Tiger T820
GPUArm Mali-G57 MC2Arm Mali-G57 MP4

Memory

Memory comparison: MediaTek Helio G96 versus Unisoc Tiger T820
SpecMediaTek Helio G96Unisoc Tiger T820
Memory typeLPDDR4X-2133LPDDR4X-2133
Max bandwidth17.1 GB/s17.1 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: MediaTek Helio G96 versus Unisoc Tiger T820
SpecMediaTek Helio G96Unisoc Tiger T820
ModemIntegrated LTE Cat-13Integrated 5G (sub-6)
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.25.2

Media

Media comparison: MediaTek Helio G96 versus Unisoc Tiger T820
SpecMediaTek Helio G96Unisoc Tiger T820
Max displayFHD+ @ 120HzFHD+ @ 120Hz
Video capture2K@30fps4K@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: MediaTek Helio G96 versus Unisoc Tiger T820
SpecMediaTek Helio G96Unisoc Tiger T820
AnTuTu 10340,000Top 79%470,000+38%Top 63%
Geekbench 6 (single)530Top 79%690+30%Top 75%
Geekbench 6 (multi)1,750Top 78%2,250+29%Top 59%

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