Helio G99 vs Dimensity 8050
We compared two 8-core processors: MediaTek Helio G99 (with Mali-G57 MP2 graphics) and Dimensity 8050 (Mali-G77 MP9). 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 (~13%)
Pros of MediaTek Dimensity 8050
- Performs 4x better in floating-point computations
- Supports 101% higher memory bandwidth (34.1 against 17 GB/s)
- Shows significantly better (up to 86%) AnTuTu 11 score β 1029K vs 554K
- 36% higher CPU clock speed (3000 vs 2200 MHz)
Benchmarks
Performance tests in popular benchmarksAnTuTu 11
| CPU | 218545 | 378209 |
| GPU | 43804 | 135451 |
| Memory | 156545 | 206995 |
| UX | 135696 | 308829 |
| Total score | 554590 | 1029484 |
| Samples | [313 tests] | [21 tests] |
GeekBench 6
Single-Core Score
Multi-Core Score
| Asset compression | 96.3 MB/sec | 163.8 MB/sec |
| HTML 5 Browser | 52 pages/sec | 96.3 pages/sec |
| PDF Renderer | 72.2 Mpixels/sec | 128.8 Mpixels/sec |
| Image detection | 38.5 images/sec | 69.7 images/sec |
| HDR | 63.4 Mpixels/sec | 117.2 Mpixels/sec |
| Background blur | 5.68 images/sec | 9.86 images/sec |
| Photo processing | 16.6 images/sec | 33.4 images/sec |
| Ray tracing | 2.79 Mpixels/sec | 4.59 Mpixels/sec |
| Samples | 82 tests | 15 tests |
Compute Score (GPU)
| Background blur | 2.02 images/sec | 7.18 images/sec |
| Face detection | 1 images/sec | 3.68 images/sec |
| Horizon detection | 0.07 Gpixels/sec | 0.22 Gpixels/sec |
| Edge detection | 0.1 Gpixels/sec | 0.37 Gpixels/sec |
| Gaussian blur | 0.06 Gpixels/sec | 0.23 Gpixels/sec |
| Feature matching | 0.02 Gpixels/sec | 0.06 Gpixels/sec |
| Stereo matching | 4.16 Gpixels/sec | 14.3 Gpixels/sec |
| Particle physics | 251.6 FPS | 764.6 FPS |
| API | OpenCL | Vulkan |
| Samples | 48 tests | 12 tests |
3DMark
3DMark Steel Nomad Light
| Score | 135 | 445 |
| Stability | 98% | - |
| Graphics test | 1 FPS | 3 FPS |
3DMark Wild Life Extreme
| Score | 346 | 1300 |
| Stability | 99% | - |
| Graphics test | 2 FPS | 7 FPS |
PCMark 3.0
PCMark 3.0
| Web score | 9196 | 11867 |
| Video editing score | 6615 | 6512 |
| Data manipulation score | 7349 | 9539 |
| Photo editing score | 25535 | 41710 |
| Writing score | 12807 | 21233 |
| Phones tested | 37 models | 4 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 2026-09-21 (Arbuziki) | AnTuTu 11 | 541666 |
| π 2026-09-20 -> Efkann | AnTuTu 11 | 579904 |
| π 2026-09-20 (CALLMEELCHAPO) | AnTuTu 12 | 681248 |
| π 2026-09-19 (Wiwigl) | AnTuTu 11 | 605126 |
| π 2026-09-18 (Mai) | AnTuTu 12 | 579243 |
MediaTek Dimensity 8050
| Date | Benchmark | Result |
|---|---|---|
| π 2026-08-02 (Saint) | AnTuTu 11 | 1041022 |
| π 2026-04-01 (Javohir) | AnTuTu 11 | 1038280 |
| π 2026-03-21 (xmalle) | AnTuTu 11 | 1033346 |
| π 2026-03-19 (Ivan) | AnTuTu 11 | 937684 |
| π 2026-03-08 (ParimKnight) | AnTuTu 11 | 999486 |
Specifications
Full list of technical specifications of Helio G99 and Dimensity 8050CPU
| Architecture | 2x 2.2 GHz β Cortex-A76 6x 2 GHz β Cortex-A55 |
1x 3 GHz β Cortex-A78 3x 2.6 GHz β Cortex-A78 4x 2 GHz β Cortex-A55 |
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Frequency | 2200 MHz | 3000 MHz |
| Instruction set | ARMv8.2-A | ARMv8.2-A |
| Process | 6 nanometers | 6 nanometers |
| TDP (Sustained Power Limit) | 5 W | - |
| Manufacturing | TSMC | TSMC |
Graphics
| GPU name | Mali-G57 MP2 | Mali-G77 MP9 |
| Architecture | Valhall 1st gen | Valhall 1st gen |
| GPU frequency | 1000 MHz | 886 MHz |
| Pipelines | 2 | 9 |
| Shading units | 32 | 32 |
| Total shaders | 64 | 288 |
| FLOPS | 128 Gigaflops | 510.3 Gigaflops |
| Vulkan version | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenCL version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| DirectX version | 12 | - |
AI Accelerator
| Neural processor (NPU) | Yes | MediaTek APU 570 |
Memory
| Memory type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Memory frequency | 2133 MHz | 2133 MHz |
| Bus | 2x 16 Bit | 4x 16 Bit |
| Max bandwidth | 17 Gb/s | 34.1 Gb/s |
| Max size | 12 GB | 16 GB |
Multimedia (ISP)
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 |
| Max display resolution | 2520 x 1080 | 2520 x 1080 |
| Max camera resolution | 1x 108MP, 2x 16MP | 1x 200MP |
| Video capture | 2K at 30FPS | 4K at 60FPS |
| Video playback | 2K at 30FPS | 4K at 60FPS |
| Video codecs | - H.264 - H.265 - VP9 |
- H.264 - H.265 - AV1 - VP9 |
| Audio codecs | - AAC - AIFF - CAF - MP3 - MP4 - WAV |
- AIFF - CAF - MP3 - MP4 - WAV |
Connectivity
| 4G support | LTE Cat. 13 | LTE Cat. 21 |
| 5G support | No | Yes |
| Download speed | Up to 650 Mbps | Up to 4700 Mbps |
| Upload speed | Up to 150 Mbps | Up to 2500 Mbps |
| Wi-Fi | 5 | 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| 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 | MT6893, MT6893Z_T/CZA |
| Official page | MediaTek Helio G99 official site | MediaTek Dimensity 8050 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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