MediaTek Helio G99 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
24.1CPU34.4
21.2GPU29.8
40.1Benchmarks54.6
54.9Efficiency37
3 spec wins — MediaTek Helio G9910 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
InnoReviews verdict
Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 38 to 32, pulling ahead mainly in benchmarks (+15) and CPU (+10). MediaTek Helio G99 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 G99
- Stronger efficiency score: 55 vs 37
- 37% lower TDP (typical): 5 W vs 8 W
- 14% lower process: 6 nm vs 7 nm
Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
- Stronger CPU score: 34 vs 24
- Stronger GPU score: 30 vs 21
- Stronger benchmarks score: 55 vs 40
- 269% higher AnTuTu 10 (GPU): 171,089 vs 46,326
- 262% higher 3DMark Wild Life Extreme: 1,250 vs 345
General
| Spec | MediaTek Helio G99 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 2021 |
| Process | 6 nm+14% | 7 nm |
| TDP (typical) | 5 W+37% | 8 W |
| Architecture | Armv8.2 | Armv8.2 |
CPU
| Spec | MediaTek Helio G99 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Core configuration | 2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 | 1x3.2 GHz Kryo 585 Prime + 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 585 Gold + 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 585 Silver |
| Max clock | 2.2 GHz | 3.2 GHz+45% |
GPU
| Spec | MediaTek Helio G99 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 |
|---|---|---|
| GPU | Arm Mali-G57 MC2 | Adreno 650 |
| GPU clock | — | 670 MHz |
AI
| Spec | MediaTek Helio G99 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 |
|---|---|---|
| NPU | — | Hexagon 698 |
Memory
| Spec | MediaTek Helio G99 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory type | LPDDR4X-4266 | LPDDR5-5500 |
| Max bandwidth | 17.1 GB/s | 44 GB/s+157% |
Connectivity
| Spec | MediaTek Helio G99 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 |
|---|---|---|
| Modem | Integrated 4G LTE Cat-13 | Snapdragon X55 5G (external) |
| Max download | — | 7.5 Gbps |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2 |
Media
| Spec | MediaTek Helio G99 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 |
|---|---|---|
| Max display | FHD+ @ 120Hz | 4K @ 60Hz / QHD+ @ 144Hz |
| Video capture | 1080p@60fps | 8K@30fps |
Benchmarks
| Spec | MediaTek Helio G99 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 |
|---|---|---|
| AnTuTu 10 | 555,354Top 58% | 990,057+78%Top 33% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 730Top 70% | 1,050+44%Top 44% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,010Top 67% | 3,000+49%Top 43% |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 345Top 99% | 1,250+262%Top 69% |
| AnTuTu 10 (CPU) | 207,594Top 98% | 378,834+82%Top 55% |
| AnTuTu 10 (GPU) | 46,326Top 95% | 171,089+269%Top 58% |
| AnTuTu 10 (Memory) | 128,589Top 100% | 173,146+35%Top 52% |
| AnTuTu 10 (UX) | 172,845Top 92% | 266,988+54%Top 63% |
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