Learn all there is to know about the ranking and list of MediaTek processors here.
MediaTek also happens to be a chipset or mobile processor maker, much like every other SoC (System on Chip) manufacturer out there, such as Qualcomm, Exynos by Samsung, HiSilicon by Huawei, etc.
Since MediaTek chipsets are most frequently found in Chinese smartphone brands like Infinix, Tecno, Xiaomi, Realme, Nokia (sometimes), and even some mid-range & entry-level Samsung phones, using a MediaTek-powered handset is one of the most likely scenarios.
Types of MediaTek processors
Currently, MediaTek offers two main categories of CPUs, which are stated as follows:
- The MediaTek Helio processors.
- The MediaTek Dimensity processors.
The Helio processors are always identified by the name “Helio,” a single letter from the alphabet (X, G, P, or A) in front of it, and a number.
A chipset’s performance class is indicated by its letter, and its generation is indicated by its number.
Common examples of MediaTek Helio processors include, but are not limited to: The Helio X series, which previously represented the top performance tier of CPUs, has been retired and has thus far been replaced by the new Dimensity lineup, which supports 5G.
- MediaTek Helio G99
- MediaTek Helio P95
- MediaTek Helio A25
Speaking about the Dimensity lineup, there are six different classes in total, including the Dimensity 700 series, 800 series, 900 series, 1000 series, and the recently launched and highest tier Dimensity 8000 and 9000 series.
Therefore, today I’ll be explaining everything you need to know about the many classes of MediaTek processors, how they are categorised, and how they differ from one another.
MediaTek Processor List & Groups
- MediaTek Dimensity processors.
- MediaTek Helio X processors (discontinued).
- MediaTek Helio G processors.
- MediaTek Helio P processors.
- MediaTek Helio A processors.
MediaTek Dimensity Processors
The Helio X processors previously held the title of MediaTek’s top-tier chipset, however it appears that series has been retired in favour of the even more potent and 5G-capable Dimensity lineup.
For good cause, this new collection of processors has ascended to the top of MediaTek’s list of processors.
The first is that they support 5G, and even one of the newest chipsets in this series, the Dimensity 9000, has shown to be superior to Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset and even competing with Apple’s current fastest A15 Bionic chipset.
Even so, some well-known brands on the market are already adopting this processor in their flagship models, like the Honor 70 Pro+, Vivo X80 Pro, Xiaomi Redmi K50 Pro, and Oppo Find X5 Pro.
There are now six separate classes in which the Dimensity processors may be found. Performance-wise, the greater the number, the higher the class of processors.
- Dimensity 700 series.
- Dimensity 800 series.
- Dimensity 900 series.
- Dimensity 1000 series.
- Dimensity 8000 series.
- Dimensity 9000 series.
The business has so far announced the following MediaTek Dimensity processors in the table below.
| PROCESSOR NAME | CPU | GPU | RELEASE DATE |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIMENSITY 700 PROCESSORS | |||
| Dimensity 700 | 2x Cortex-A76 @ 2.2 GHz 6x Cortex-A55 @ 2.0 GHz | Mali-G57 MC2 @ 950 MHz | 2020 |
| Dimensity 720 | 2x Cortex-A76 @ 2.0 GHz 6x Cortex-A55 @ 2.0 GHz | Mali-G57 MC3 @ 850 MHz | 2020 |
| DIMENSITY 800 PROCESSORS | |||
| Dimensity 800 | 4x Cortex-A76 @ 2.0 GHz 4x Cortex-A55 @ 2.0 GHz | Mali-G57 MC4 @ 650 MHz | 2020 |
| Dimensity 800U | 2x Cortex-A76 @ 2.4 GHz 6x Cortex-A55 @ 2.0 GHz | Mali-G57 MC3 @ 850 MHz | 2020 |
| Dimensity 810 | 2x Cortex-A76 @ 2.4 GHz 6x Cortex-A55 @ 2.0 GHz | Mali-G57 MC2 @ 950 MHz | 2021 |
| Dimensity 820 | 4x Cortex-A76 @ 2.6 GHz 4x Cortex-A55 @ 2.0 GHz | Mali-G57 MC5 @ 650 MHz | 2020 |
| DIMENSITY 900 PROCESSORS | |||
| Dimensity 900 | 2x Cortex-A78 @ 2.4 GHz 6x Cortex-A55 @ 2.0 GHz | Mali-G68 MC4 @ 900 MHz | 2021 |
| Dimensity 920 | 2x Cortex-A78 @ 2.5 GHz 6x Cortex-A55 @ 2.0 GHz | Mali-G68 MC4 @ 950 MHz | 2021 |
| Dimensity 930 | 2x Cortex-A78 @ 2.2 GHz 6x Cortex-A55 @ 2.0 GHz | IMG BXM-8-256 | 2022 |
| DIMENSITY 1000 PROCESSORS | |||
| Dimensity 1000C | 4x Cortex-A77 @ 2.0 GHz 4x Cortex-A55 @ 2.0 GHz | Mali-G57 MC5 | 2020 |
| Dimensity 1000 | 4x Cortex-A77 @ 2.6 GHz 4x Cortex-A55 @ 2.0 GHz | Mali-G77 MC9 @ 850 MHz | 2020 |
| Dimensity 1000+ | 4x Cortex-A77 @ 2.6 GHz 4x Cortex-A55 @ 2.0 GHz | Mali-G77 MC9 @ 836 MHz | 2020 |
| Dimensity 1050 | 2x Cortex-A78 @ 2.5 GHz 6x Cortex-A55 @ 2.0 GHz | Mali-G610 MC3 | 2022 |
| Dimensity 1100 | 4x Cortex-A78 @ 2.6 GHz 4x Cortex-A55 @ 2.0 GHz | Mali-G77 MC9 @ 836 MHz | 2021 |
| Dimensity 1200 | 1x Cortex-A78 @ 3.0 GHz 3x Cortex-A78 @ 2.6 GHz 4x Cortex-A55 @ 2.0 GHz | Mali-G77 MC9 @ 886 MHz | 2021 |
| Dimensity 1300 | 1x Cortex-A78 @ 3.0 GHz 3x Cortex-A78 @ 2.6 GHz 4x Cortex-A55 @ 2.0 GHz | Mali-G77 MC9 | 2022 |
| DIMENSITY 8000 PROCESSORS | |||
| Dimensity 8000 | 4x Cortex-A78 @ 2.75 GHz 4x Cortex-A55 @ 2.0 GHz | Mali-G610 MC6 | 2022 |
| Dimensity 8100 | 4x Cortex-A78 @ 2.85 GHz 4x Cortex-A55 @ 2.0 GHz | Mali-G610 MC6 | 2022 |
| DIMENSITY 9000 PROCESSORS | |||
| Dimensity 9000 | 1x Cortex-X2 @ 3.05 GHz 3x Cortex-A710 @ 2.85 GHz 4x Cortex-A510 @ 1.8 GHz | Mali-G710 MP10 @ 850 MHz | 2022 |
MediaTek Helio X Processors
The MediaTek Helio X processors were the top-of-the-line chipsets in the MediaTek processor list year after year until the launch of the Dimensity lineup, as I’ve repeated almost a million times today.
The Helio X30, which was released in 2017, was the most recent chipset in this category to be unveiled. No other chipset has been introduced into the range after that time.
The complete list of MediaTek Helio X CPUs is provided below.
| PROCESSOR NAME | CPU | GPU | RELEASE DATE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helio X10 | 8x Cortex-A53 @ 2.0 GHz | PowerVR G6200 @ 700 MHz | 2014 |
| Helio X20 | 2x Cortex-A72 @ 2.1 GHz 4x Cortex-A53 @ 1.85 GHz 4x Cortex-A53 @ 1.4 GHz | Mali-T880 MP4 @ 780 MHz | 2015 |
| Helio X23 | 2x Cortex-A72 @ 2.3 GHz 4x Cortex-A53 @ 1.85 GHz 4x Cortex-A53 @ 1.4 GHz | Mali-T880 MP4 @ 800 MHz | 2017 |
| Helio X25 | 2x Cortex-A72 @ 2.5 GHz 4x Cortex-A53 @ 2 GHz 4x Cortex-A53 @ 1.55 GHz | Mali-T880 MP4 @ 800 MHz | 2015 |
| Helio X27 | 2x Cortex-A72 @ 2.6 GHz 4x Cortex-A53 @ 2 GHz 4x Cortex-A53 @ 1.6 GHz | Mali-T880 MP4 @ 875 MHz | 2017 |
| Helio X30 | 2x Cortex-A73 @ 2.6 GHz 4x Cortex-A53 @ 2.2 GHz 4x Cortex-A35 @ 1.9 GHz | PowerVR 7XTP-MT4 @ 850 MHz | 2017 |
The Helio G processors from MediaTek are designed for gaming and are targeted at mid-range smartphones.
Helio G Processors
The MediaTek Helio G99, the newest chipset in this family, is an octa-core 6 nm chipset with two powerful Cortex A76 CPUs clocked at 2.2 GHz and six power-efficient Cortex A55 CPUs clocked at 2.0 GHz.
It can accommodate up to 10GB of LPDDR4X RAM and includes a Mali-G57 MC2 GPU. It supports a maximum display resolution of 2520 x 1080 pixels (Full HD+) running at 120Hz refresh rate and a maximum camera resolution of 108MP.
The table below lists every MediaTek CPU available in the Helio G series.
The MediaTek Helio P processors are a group of lower-midrange processors that are designed for a smartphone’s daily performance and are typically seen in products priced under $300.
| PROCESSOR NAME | CPU | GPU | RELEASE DATE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helio G25 | 4x Cortex-A53 @ 2 GHz 4x Cortex-A53 @ 1.5 GHz | IMG PowerVR GE8320 @ 650 MHz | 2020 |
| Helio G35 | 4x Cortex-A53 @ 2.3 GHz 4x Cortex-A53 @ 1.8 GHz | IMG PowerVR GE8320 @ 680 MHz | 2020 |
| Helio G37 | 4x Cortex-A53 @ 2.3 GHz 4x Cortex-A53 @ 1.8 GHz | IMG PowerVR GE8320 @ 680 MHz | 2020 |
| Helio G70 | 2x Cortex-A75 @ 2 GHz 6x Cortex-A55 @ 1.7 GHz | Mali-G52 MC2 @ 820 MHz | 2020 |
| Helio G80 | 2x Cortex-A75 @ 2 GHz 6x Cortex-A55 @ 1.8 GHz | Mali-G52 MC2 @ 950 MHz | 2020 |
| Helio G85 | 2x Cortex-A75 @ 2 GHz 6x Cortex-A55 @ 1.8 GHz | Mali-G52 MC2 @ 1 GHz | 2020 |
| Helio G88 | 2x Cortex-A75 @ 2 GHz 6x Cortex-A55 @ 1.8 GHz | Mali-G52 MC2 @ 1 GHz | 2021 |
| Helio G90 | 2x Cortex-A76 @ 2 GHz 6x Cortex-A55 @ 2 GHz | Mali-G76 MC4 @ 720 MHz | 2019 |
| Helio G90T | 2x Cortex-A76 @ 2.05 GHz 6x Cortex-A55 @ 2 GHz | Mali-G76 MC4 @ 800 MHz | 2019 |
| Helio G95 | 2x Cortex-A76 @ 2.05 GHz 6x Cortex-A55 @ 2 GHz | Mali-G76 MC4 @ 900 MHz | 2020 |
| Helio G96 | 2x Cortex-A76 @ 2.05 GHz 6x Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz | Mali-G57 MC2 @ 950 MHz | 2021 |
| Helio G99 | 2x Cortex-A76 @ 2.2 GHz 2x Cortec-A55 @ 2.0 GHz | Mali-G57 MC2 | 2022 |
Helio P Processors
The MediaTek Helio P95 is the most recent processor in this series. Full HD+ (2520 x 1080) support, up to 8GB of LPDDR4x RAM, a UFS 2.1 storage system, and an IMG PowerVR GM 9446 GPU are some of its features.
A group of CPUs known as the Helio A chipsets are present in entry-level electronics priced under $150. Given that they are intended for cellphones with very limited resources, they are not particularly good but adequate.
| PROCESSOR NAME | CPU | GPU | RELEASE DATE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helio P10 | 4x Cortex-A53 @ 2.0 GHz 4x Cortex-A53 @ 1.2 GHz | Mali-T860 MP2 @ 700 MHz | 2015 |
| Helio P20 | 4x Cortex-A53 @ 2.3 GHz 4x Cortex-A53 @ 1.6 GHz | Mali-T880 MP2 @ 900 MHz | 2016 |
| Helio P22 | 4x Cortex-A53 @ 2 GHz 4x Cortex-A53 @ 1.5 GHz | IMG PowerVR GE8320 @ 650 MHz | 2018 |
| Helio P23 | 4x Cortex-A53 @ 2.3 GHz 4x Cortex-A53 @ 1.65 GHz | Mali-G71 MP2 @ 770 MHz | 2017 |
| Helio P25 | 4x Cortex-A53 @ 2.6 GHz 4x Cortex-A53 @ 1.6 GHz | Mali-T880 MP2 @ 1 GHz | 2017 |
| Helio P30 | 4x Cortex-A53 @ 2.3 GHz 4x Cortex-A53 @ 1.65 GHz | Mali-G71 MP2 @ 950 Hz | 2017 |
| Helio P35 | 4x Cortex-A53 @ 2.3 GHz 4x Cortex-A53 @ 1.8 GHz | IMG PowerVR GE8320 @ 680 MHz | 2019 |
| Helio P60 | 4x Cortex-A73 @ 2.0 GHz 4x Cortex-A53 @ 2 GHz | Mali-G72 MP3 @ 800 MHz | 2018 |
| Helio P65 | 2x Cortex-A75 @ 2.0 GHz 6x Cortex-A55 @ 1.7 GHz | Mali-G52 MC2 @ 820 MHz | 2019 |
| Helio P70 | 4x Cortex-A73 @ 2.1 GHz 4x Cortex-A53 @ 2 GHz | Mali-G72 MP3 @ 900 MHz | 2018 |
| Helio P90 | 2x Cortex-A75 @ 2.2 GHz 6x Cortex-A55 @ 2.0 GHz | IMG PowerVR GM9446 @ 970 MHz | 2019 |
| Helio P95 | 2x Cortex-A75 @ 2.2 GHz 6x Cortex-A55 @ 2.0 GHz | IMG PowerVR GM9446 @ 970 MHz | 2020 |
Helio A Processors
The MediaTek Helio A25 CPU is the final chipset in this family to be released. It supports an eMMC 5.1 storage system, an IMG PowerVR GE8320 GPU, a maximum RAM capacity of 4GB, and an HD+ (1600 x 720) display resolution.
The list of CPUs available in the MediaTek Helio A range is also provided below.
| PROCESSOR NAME | CPU | GPU | RELEASE DATE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helio A20 | 4x Cortex-A53 @ 1.8 GHz | IMG PowerVR GE8300 @ 550 MHz | 2020 |
| Helio A22 | 4x Cortex-A53 @ 2 GHz | IMG PowerVR GE8300 @ 660 MHz | 2018 |
| Helio A25 | 4x Cortex-A53 @ 1.8 GHz 4x Cortex-A53 @ 1.5 GHz | IMG PowerVR GE8320 @ 600 MHz | 2018 |
That concludes the discussion of the MediaTek processor list for today.
