Helio G99 vs Dimensity 6100 Plus
We compared two 8-core processors: MediaTek Helio G99 (with Mali-G57 MP2 graphics) and Dimensity 6100 Plus (Mali-G57 MP2). Here you will find the pros and cons of each chip, technical specs, and comprehensive tests in benchmarks, like AnTuTu and Geekbench.
Review
CPU Performance
Single and multi-core processor tests
Gaming Performance
GPU performance in games and OpenCL/Vulkan
Battery life
Efficiency of battery consumption
NanoReview Score
Overall chip score
Key Differences
Pros of MediaTek Helio G99
- Shows better (up to 8%) AnTuTu 11 score β 554K vs 513K
Benchmarks
Performance tests in popular benchmarksAnTuTu 11
| CPU | 218545 | 203380 |
| GPU | 43804 | 42600 |
| Memory | 156545 | 116281 |
| UX | 135696 | 151548 |
| Total score | 554590 | 513809 |
| Samples | [313 tests] | [16 tests] |
GeekBench 6
Single-Core Score
Multi-Core Score
| Asset compression | 96.3 MB/sec | 93.6 MB/sec |
| HTML 5 Browser | 52 pages/sec | 49 pages/sec |
| PDF Renderer | 72.2 Mpixels/sec | 66.7 Mpixels/sec |
| Image detection | 38.5 images/sec | 38.2 images/sec |
| HDR | 63.4 Mpixels/sec | 61.2 Mpixels/sec |
| Background blur | 5.68 images/sec | 5.65 images/sec |
| Photo processing | 16.6 images/sec | 17.5 images/sec |
| Ray tracing | 2.79 Mpixels/sec | 2.93 Mpixels/sec |
| Samples | 82 tests | 12 tests |
Compute Score (GPU)
| Background blur | 2.02 images/sec | 1.77 images/sec |
| Face detection | 1 images/sec | 0.88 images/sec |
| Horizon detection | 0.07 Gpixels/sec | 0.05 Gpixels/sec |
| Edge detection | 0.1 Gpixels/sec | 0.09 Gpixels/sec |
| Gaussian blur | 0.06 Gpixels/sec | 0.06 Gpixels/sec |
| Feature matching | 0.02 Gpixels/sec | 0.02 Gpixels/sec |
| Stereo matching | 4.16 Gpixels/sec | 3.63 Gpixels/sec |
| Particle physics | 251.6 FPS | 217.1 FPS |
| API | OpenCL | OpenCL |
| Samples | 48 tests | 7 tests |
3DMark
3DMark Steel Nomad Light
| Score | 135 | 134 |
| Stability | 98% | - |
| Graphics test | 1 FPS | 1 FPS |
3DMark Wild Life Extreme
| Score | 346 | - |
| Stability | 99% | - |
| Graphics test | 2 FPS | - |
PCMark 3.0
PCMark 3.0
| Web score | 9196 | 8095 |
| Video editing score | 6615 | 4402 |
| Data manipulation score | 7349 | 6820 |
| Photo editing score | 25535 | 19144 |
| Writing score | 12807 | 11954 |
| Phones tested | 37 models | 8 models |
Gaming
| PUBG Mobile | 86 FPS [Low] |
- |
| Call of Duty: Mobile | 37 FPS [Ultra] |
- |
| Shadowgun Legends | 91 FPS [Low] |
- |
| World of Tanks Blitz | 66 FPS [Ultra] |
- |
| Genshin Impact | 48 FPS [Ultra] |
- |
| Mobile Legends: Bang Bang | 55 FPS [Ultra] |
- |
| Device | Cubot X70 1080 x 2408 |
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We provide average results. FPS may differ, depending on game version, OS and other factors.
Recent User Tests
MediaTek Helio G99
| Date | Benchmark | Result |
|---|---|---|
| π 2026-10-03 (Joe) | AnTuTu 12 | 642231 |
| π 2026-10-03 (Josh Gay Is Back Again and Again) | AnTuTu 12 | 707841 |
| π 2026-10-03 (Josh Gay) | AnTuTu 12 | 698039 |
| π 2026-10-01 (Josh Gay Is Back Again) | AnTuTu 12 | 706364 |
| π 2026-09-30 (Lucas) | AnTuTu 12 | 607320 |
MediaTek Dimensity 6100 Plus
| Date | Benchmark | Result |
|---|---|---|
| π 2026-09-17 -> Bulbo | AnTuTu 12 | 608209 |
| π 2026-09-14 -> Bulbo | AnTuTu 12 | 608209 |
| π 2026-08-15 (Julian Ludwig) | Geekbench 6 GPU | 1245 |
| π 2026-08-15 (Julian Ludwig) | Geekbench 6 CPU | 675 / 1791 |
| π 2026-08-01 (Gota) | Geekbench 6 CPU | 675 / 1957 |
Specifications
Full list of technical specifications of Helio G99 and Dimensity 6100 PlusCPU
| Architecture | 2x 2.2 GHz β Cortex-A76 6x 2 GHz β Cortex-A55 |
2x 2.2 GHz β Cortex-A76 6x 2 GHz β Cortex-A55 |
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Frequency | 2200 MHz | 2200 MHz |
| Instruction set | ARMv8.2-A | ARMv8.2-A |
| L1 cache | - | 512 KB |
| L2 cache | - | 1 MB |
| L3 cache | - | 2 MB |
| Process | 6 nanometers | 6 nanometers |
| TDP (Sustained Power Limit) | 5 W | - |
| Manufacturing | TSMC | TSMC |
Graphics
| GPU name | Mali-G57 MP2 | Mali-G57 MP2 |
| Architecture | Valhall 1st gen | Valhall 1st gen |
| GPU frequency | 1000 MHz | 962 MHz |
| Pipelines | 2 | 2 |
| Shading units | 32 | 32 |
| Total shaders | 64 | 64 |
| FLOPS | 128 Gigaflops | 123.1 Gigaflops |
| Vulkan version | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenCL version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| DirectX version | 12 | 12 |
AI Accelerator
| Neural processor (NPU) | Yes | Yes |
Memory
| Memory type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Memory frequency | 2133 MHz | 2133 MHz |
| Bus | 2x 16 Bit | 2x 16 Bit |
| Max bandwidth | 17 Gb/s | 17.07 Gb/s |
| Max size | 12 GB | 12 GB |
Multimedia (ISP)
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
| Max display resolution | 2520 x 1080 | 2520 x 1080 |
| Max camera resolution | 1x 108MP, 2x 16MP | 1x 108MP, 2x 16MP |
| Video capture | 2K at 30FPS | 2K at 30FPS |
| Video playback | 2K at 30FPS | 2K at 30FPS |
| Video codecs | - H.264 - H.265 - VP9 |
- H.264 - H.265 - VP9 |
| Audio codecs | - AAC - AIFF - CAF - MP3 - MP4 - WAV |
- AAC LC - FLAC - HE-AACv1 - HE-AACv2 - MP3 |
Connectivity
| 4G support | LTE Cat. 13 | - |
| 5G support | No | Yes |
| Download speed | Up to 650 Mbps | Up to 3300 Mbps |
| Upload speed | Up to 150 Mbps | - |
| Wi-Fi | 5 | 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Navigation | GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS, NAVIC | GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS, NAVIC |
Info
| Announced | May 2022 | July 2023 |
| Class | Mid range | Mid range |
| Model number | MT6789 | MT6835, MT6835V/ZA, MT8755V/TZB |
| Official page | MediaTek Helio G99 official site | MediaTek Dimensity 6100 Plus official site |
| Successor | - | - MediaTek Dimensity 6400 |
Further details
Notes on Helio G99:
- The MediaTek G99 Ultimate is essentially the same chip as the G99, with a slightly higher clock speed and no noticeable performance difference. "Ultimate" naming was added for marketing purposes and could confuse the average consumer.
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