Helio G99 vs Dimensity 7020
We compared two 8-core processors: MediaTek Helio G99 (with Mali-G57 MP2 graphics) and Dimensity 7020 (IMG BXM-8-256). 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
- Higher GPU frequency (~5%)
Pros of MediaTek Dimensity 7020
- Performs 90% better in floating-point computations
- Supports 51% higher memory bandwidth (25.6 against 17 GB/s)
- Shows better (up to 16%) AnTuTu 11 score β 644K vs 554K
Benchmarks
Performance tests in popular benchmarksAnTuTu 11
| CPU | 218545 | 247156 |
| GPU | 43804 | 53263 |
| Memory | 156545 | 142748 |
| UX | 135696 | 201036 |
| Total score | 554590 | 644203 |
| Samples | [313 tests] | [14 tests] |
GeekBench 6
Single-Core Score
Multi-Core Score
| Asset compression | 96.3 MB/sec | 113.9 MB/sec |
| HTML 5 Browser | 52 pages/sec | 60.1 pages/sec |
| PDF Renderer | 72.2 Mpixels/sec | 80.9 Mpixels/sec |
| Image detection | 38.5 images/sec | 44.3 images/sec |
| HDR | 63.4 Mpixels/sec | 71.5 Mpixels/sec |
| Background blur | 5.68 images/sec | 6.61 images/sec |
| Photo processing | 16.6 images/sec | 20.4 images/sec |
| Ray tracing | 2.79 Mpixels/sec | 2.97 Mpixels/sec |
| Samples | 82 tests | 15 tests |
Compute Score (GPU)
| Background blur | 2.02 images/sec | 1.21 images/sec |
| Face detection | 1 images/sec | 0.75 images/sec |
| Horizon detection | 0.07 Gpixels/sec | 0.04 Gpixels/sec |
| Edge detection | 0.1 Gpixels/sec | 0.06 Gpixels/sec |
| Gaussian blur | 0.06 Gpixels/sec | 0.03 Gpixels/sec |
| Feature matching | 0.02 Gpixels/sec | 0.01 Gpixels/sec |
| Stereo matching | 4.16 Gpixels/sec | 1.92 Gpixels/sec |
| Particle physics | 251.6 FPS | 109.8 FPS |
| API | OpenCL | OpenCL |
| Samples | 48 tests | - |
3DMark
3DMark Steel Nomad Light
| Score | 135 | - |
| Stability | 98% | - |
| Graphics test | 1 FPS | - |
3DMark Wild Life Extreme
| Score | 346 | - |
| Stability | 99% | - |
| Graphics test | 2 FPS | - |
PCMark 3.0
PCMark 3.0
| Web score | 9196 | 11480 |
| Video editing score | 6615 | 5240 |
| Data manipulation score | 7349 | 8591 |
| Photo editing score | 25535 | 28967 |
| Writing score | 12807 | 16245 |
| Phones tested | 37 models | 3 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 7020
| Date | Benchmark | Result |
|---|---|---|
| π 2026-09-12 (Murilo) | AnTuTu 11 | 585043 |
| π 2026-08-29 (SANDER) | AnTuTu 11 | 688346 |
| π 2026-08-21 (Anonim) | AnTuTu 11 | 735101 |
| π 2026-07-31 (PhosperX) | AnTuTu 11 | 662065 |
| π 2026-05-02 (asmire) | AnTuTu 11 | 649794 |
Specifications
Full list of technical specifications of Helio G99 and Dimensity 7020CPU
| Architecture | 2x 2.2 GHz β Cortex-A76 6x 2 GHz β Cortex-A55 |
2x 2.2 GHz β Cortex-A78 6x 2 GHz β Cortex-A55 |
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Frequency | 2200 MHz | 2200 MHz |
| Instruction set | ARMv8.2-A | ARMv8.2-A |
| Process | 6 nanometers | 6 nanometers |
| Transistor count | - | 10 billion |
| TDP (Sustained Power Limit) | 5 W | 4 W |
| Manufacturing | TSMC | TSMC |
Graphics
| GPU name | Mali-G57 MP2 | IMG BXM-8-256 |
| Architecture | Valhall 1st gen | PowerVR IMG GPU |
| GPU frequency | 1000 MHz | 950 MHz |
| Pipelines | 2 | 8 |
| Shading units | 32 | 16 |
| Total shaders | 64 | 128 |
| FLOPS | 128 Gigaflops | 243.2 Gigaflops |
| Vulkan version | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenCL version | 2.0 | 3.0 |
| DirectX version | 12 | 12 |
AI Accelerator
| Neural processor (NPU) | Yes | Yes |
Memory
| Memory type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR5 |
| Memory frequency | 2133 MHz | 3200 MHz |
| Bus | 2x 16 Bit | 2x 16 Bit |
| Max bandwidth | 17 Gb/s | 25.6 Gb/s |
| Max size | 12 GB | 16 GB |
Multimedia (ISP)
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2, UFS 3.1 |
| Max display resolution | 2520 x 1080 | 2520 x 1080 |
| Max camera resolution | 1x 108MP, 2x 16MP | 1x 108MP |
| 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 - AIFF - CAF - MP3 - MP4 - WAV |
Connectivity
| 4G support | LTE Cat. 13 | LTE Cat. 18 |
| 5G support | No | Yes |
| Download speed | Up to 650 Mbps | Up to 2770 Mbps |
| Upload speed | Up to 150 Mbps | Up to 1250 Mbps |
| Wi-Fi | 5 | 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Navigation | GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS, NAVIC | GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS, NAVIC |
Info
| Announced | May 2022 | May 2023 |
| Class | Mid range | Mid range |
| Model number | MT6789 | - |
| Official page | MediaTek Helio G99 official site | MediaTek Dimensity 7020 official site |
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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