Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 | MediaTek Helio G99 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 and the MediaTek Helio G99 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 8 core processor released in Q1/2021 with the MediaTek Helio G99 which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q3/2022. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon (102) | Family | Mediatek Helio (37) |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 855/860 (3) | CPU group | MediaTek Helio G99 (1) |
6 | Generation | 1 |
Kryo 485 | Architecture | Cortex-A76 / Cortex-A55 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 is a 8 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.96 GHz. The processor can compute 8 threads at the same time. The MediaTek Helio G99 clocks with 2.20 GHz, has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 | Characteristic | MediaTek Helio G99 |
8 | Cores | 8 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.96 GHz 1x Kryo 485 Prime |
A-Core | 2.20 GHz 2x Cortex-A76 |
2.42 GHz 3x Kryo 485 Gold |
B-Core | 2.00 GHz 6x Cortex-A55 |
1.80 GHz 4x Kryo 485 Silver |
C-Core | -- |
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningProcessors with the support of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. Algorithms for ML improve their performance the more data they have collected via software. ML tasks can be processed up to 10,000 times faster than with a classic processor. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 | Characteristic | MediaTek Helio G99 |
Qualcomm AI engine | AI hardware | Mediatek APU |
Hexagon 690 @ 7 TOPS | AI specifications | MediaTek APU 2 @ 1 TOPS |
Internal GraphicsGraphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback. |
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Qualcomm Adreno 640 | GPU | ARM Mali-G57 MP2 |
0.25 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.25 GHz |
0.68 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 1.07 GHz |
5 | GPU Generation | Vallhall 1 |
7 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
1 | Max. displays | 2 |
4 | Compute units | 2 |
384 | Shader | 32 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
4 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 4 GB |
12.0 | DirectX Version | 12 |
Hardware codec supportA photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos. |
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Qualcomm Adreno 640 | GPU | ARM Mali-G57 MP2 |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AV1 | Decode |
No | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VC-1 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to 16 GB of memory in a maximum of 4 memory channels is supported by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 860, while the MediaTek Helio G99 supports a maximum of 12 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 34.1 GB/s enabled. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 | Characteristic | MediaTek Helio G99 |
LPDDR4X-4266 | Memory | LPDDR4X-4266 |
16 GB | Max. Memory | 12 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
34.1 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 34.1 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
2.00 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
3.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
-- | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 has a TDP of --. The TDP of the MediaTek Helio G99 is --. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 | Characteristic | MediaTek Helio G99 |
-- | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | -- |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 has 5.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 7 nm. The cache of MediaTek Helio G99 is at 0.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 6 nm. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 | Characteristic | MediaTek Helio G99 |
7 nm | Technology | 6 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Chiplet |
Armv8-A (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8-A (64 bit) |
-- | ISA extensions | -- |
-- | Socket | -- |
None | Virtualization | None |
No | AES-NI | No |
Android | Operating systems | Android |
Q1/2021 | Release date | Q3/2022 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
8C 8T @ 2.96 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio G99
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
8C 8T @ 2.96 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio G99
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
8C 8T @ 2.96 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio G99
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
8C 8T @ 2.96 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio G99
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
Qualcomm Adreno 640 @ 0.68 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio G99
ARM Mali-G57 MP2 @ 1.07 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
8C 8T @ 2.96 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio G99
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
8C 8T @ 2.96 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio G99
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
8C 8T @ 2.96 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio G99
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
8C 8T @ 2.96 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio G99
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
8C 8T @ 2.96 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio G99
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 | MediaTek Helio G99 |
Unknown | Unknown |