MediaTek Helio G96

MediaTek Helio G96

About mobile processor

The MediaTek Helio G96 SoC is a mid-range smartphone platform built on 12nm technology, boasting 8 cores with a frequency of 2050 MHz and a TDP of 5W. The SoC is equipped with the Mali-G57 MP2 GPU, which delivers strong graphics performance for gaming and multimedia. In terms of benchmark performance, the Helio G96 SoC achieves an impressive score of 388043 on AnTuTu 10, showcasing its ability to handle demanding tasks and applications. On Geekbench 6, it achieves a single-core score of 651 and a multi-core score of 1860, indicating solid overall performance for everyday use. Overall, the MediaTek Helio G96 SoC offers a good balance of performance, efficiency, and affordability, making it a solid choice for mid-range smartphones. Its robust CPU and GPU capabilities make it well-suited for gaming and multimedia consumption, while its power efficiency ensures a longer battery life. With its strong benchmark scores and well-rounded feature set, the Helio G96 SoC is a compelling option for smartphone manufacturers looking to offer a competitive mid-range device to consumers.

Basic

Label Name
MediaTek
Platform
SmartPhone Mid range
Launch Date
June 2021
Manufacturing
TSMC
Model Name
MT6781
Architecture
2x 2.05 GHz – Cortex-A76 6x 2 GHz – Cortex-A55
Cores
8
Technology
12 nm
Frequency
2050 MHz

GPU Specifications

GPU name
Mali-G57 MP2
GPU frequency
950 MHz
FLOPS
0.243 TFLOPS
Shading units
64
Execution units
2
OpenCL version
2.0
Vulkan version
1.3
Max display resolution
2520 x 1080
DirectX version
12

Connectivity

4G support
LTE Cat. 13
5G support
No
Bluetooth
5.2
Wi-Fi
5
Navigation
GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS, NAVIC

Memory Specifications

Memory type
LPDDR4X
Memory frequency
2133 MHz
Memory Bus
2x 16 Bit
Max Bandwidth
17.1 Gbit/s

Miscellaneous

Neural processor (NPU)
Yes
Audio codecs
AAC, AIFF, CAF, MP3, MP4, WAV
Max camera resolution
1x 108MP, 2x 16MP
Storage type
eMMC 5.1, UFS 2.2
Video capture
2K at 30FPS, 1K at 60FPS
Video codecs
H.264, H.265, VP9
Video playback
2K at 30FPS, 1080p at 60FPS
TDP
5 W
Instruction set
ARMv8.2-A

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6
Single Core Score
651
Geekbench 6
Multi Core Score
1860
AnTuTu 10
Score
395804

Compared to Other SoC

Geekbench 6 Single Core
996 +53%
701 +7.7%
651
138 -78.8%
Geekbench 6 Multi Core
4932 +165.2%
2839 +52.6%
1860
1156 -37.8%
A8
590 -68.3%
AnTuTu 10
726869 +83.6%
505728 +27.8%
395804
275547 -30.4%
190404 -51.9%