The Mali-G57 MC2 Family: Every MediaTek Chipset Sharing One GPU, Ranked

MediaTek has shipped the same Mali-G57 MC2 GPU across more than ten chipsets spanning four years and two product lines. Here is every one of them: specs, benchmarks, real differences, and which ones are actually worth buying.

If you follow the budget and mid-range smartphone space, you have probably noticed that phones with very different names perform almost identically. The reason is straightforward. MediaTek has been using the ARM Mali-G57 MC2 GPU continuously since 2021 across the Helio G-series (4G) and the Dimensity 6000 series (5G), plus the original Dimensity 700 and 810. That is one GPU die, two shader clusters, across more than a decade of product branding.

This article covers every chipset confirmed to use the Mali-G57 MC2: the Dimensity 700, 810, 6020, 6080, 6300, 6360, 6400, and the Helio G99, G100, and G200.

Understanding the Mali-G57 MC2

The ARM Mali-G57 MC2 is a two-cluster Valhall-architecture GPU introduced in 2020. MC2 and MP2 are used interchangeably across MediaTek product pages and third-party databases; they refer to the same die. It supports OpenGL ES 3.2, Vulkan 1.1, and OpenCL 2.0. With 2 shader cores and 32 execution units total, it sits in the mainstream budget tier, roughly comparable to Qualcomm's Adreno 618 in rasterization workloads.

What changes across chipsets is not the GPU design but the clock frequency. Most chips run it between 950 MHz and 1,100 MHz. That spread is the entirety of GPU differentiation across this entire family.

The Full Spec Sheet

Every chipset in this family uses the same CPU topology: 2x Cortex-A76 (performance) plus 6x Cortex-A55 (efficiency). The only variables are CPU clock, GPU clock, process node, and connectivity.

Note: the Helio G-series chips are 4G-only. Every Dimensity variant includes a 5G modem. The D6360 is entry-floor positioning with reduced RAM support.

A note on the D810 GPU clock: the official MediaTek product page does not publish a specific MHz figure. PhoneDB and Notebookcheck list 950 MHz, while nanoreview cites 1,068 MHz based on user submissions. The D6080 official PhoneDB datasheet lists 1,068 MHz. Treat both as approximate until MediaTek publishes explicit figures.

CPU Performance

The only differentiation is how fast the A76 cores are clocked. The D700 and D6020 sit at 2.2 GHz. The D810, D6080, and D6300 run at 2.4 GHz. The D6400 is the fastest at 2.5 GHz. The Helio G99, G100, and G200 all clock at 2.2 GHz despite being newer releases than the D810.

The real-world gap between 2.2 GHz and 2.5 GHz on a Cortex-A76 is roughly 10 to 15 percent in single-threaded workloads. Sustained performance is more constrained by thermal throttling than raw clock speed.

GPU Performance

Since the GPU die is identical across all chips, clock frequency is the only differentiator. The spread from 950 MHz to 1,100 MHz on the Helio G200 represents roughly 15 percent theoretical throughput advantage, translating to around 10 to 13 additional FPS in GPU-bound benchmarks at the extreme ends.

Approximate gaming tier spread for PUBG Mobile, Call of Duty Mobile, and Mobile Legends at medium settings:

Process Node and Power Efficiency

The D700 and D6020 are the only chips still on TSMC 7nm. Every other chip is on TSMC 6nm, which offers roughly 8 to 10 percent better power efficiency at the same clock speed. In real-world testing, 6nm devices typically last 30 to 45 minutes longer per charge cycle compared to 7nm equivalents at similar battery capacities.

5G vs 4G: The Decisive Split

The Helio G99, G100, and G200 are 4G-only. Every Dimensity variant includes an integrated 5G modem compliant with 3GPP Release 16, supporting sub-6 GHz bands with peak downloads of 2.77 to 3.3 Gbps depending on the chip.

If you are buying a phone in 2025 or later and 5G is available in your market, the Helio G-series are the inferior purchase regardless of their GPU advantage. The G200's 1,100 MHz GPU does not justify buying a 4G-only device.

Camera ISP Differences

The D700 caps at 64MP single-camera. From the D810 and D6080 onward, 108MP became standard. The Helio G100, G200, and D6400 support up to 200MP sensors, though few manufacturers have utilized this in practice.

Chip-by-Chip Breakdown

Dimensity 700 (2021): The chip that started this family. Built on 7nm with a 950 MHz GPU and the family's oldest ISP at 64MP, it was notable as one of the first affordable 5G chipsets globally. Its 7nm process is its main weakness today. Found in the Samsung Galaxy A14 5G, Redmi 10C 5G, Nokia G60 5G.

Dimensity 810 (2021): The first meaningful step up, moving to 6nm and 2.4 GHz A76 cores with 108MP ISP support. The GPU clock is disputed across sources at either 950 or 1,068 MHz. Geekbench single-core improved roughly 8 to 10 percent over the D700. Found in the Xiaomi Redmi Note 11T 5G and Realme 8s 5G.

Dimensity 6020 (2023): Essentially the D700 in the new naming scheme with a minor ISP upgrade from 64MP to 108MP. CPU, GPU, process node (7nm), and connectivity are identical to the D700. Exists to give OEMs a newer branding story. Do not let the number difference mislead you.

Dimensity 6080 (2023): Near-identical to the D810 in CPU configuration (6nm, 2.4 GHz A76) with a higher-clocked GPU at 1,068 MHz per PhoneDB's official datasheet. ISP handling also received improvements. Found in the Samsung Galaxy A25 5G (select regions), Redmi Note 13 5G, Poco M5.

Dimensity 6360 (2022): Positioned below the D6080 with the A76 clipped back to 2.2 GHz and GPU at 950 MHz despite being on 6nm. Better efficiency than the D700 thanks to the newer node. RAM support is limited to 8GB. Best understood as a 5G-enabled Helio G99 at entry-floor pricing.

Helio G99 (2022): The most widely deployed chip in this family by device count. 4G-only, 6nm, 2.2 GHz A76, 1,000 MHz GPU. Excellent thermal management and battery life made it the go-to for affordable gaming phones and tablets. AnTuTu 10 scores average around 420,000. Found in the Motorola G72, Xiaomi Redmi Note 12, Samsung Galaxy A17 4G, and many tablets.

Dimensity 6300 (2024): Bumps the A76 to 2.4 GHz but runs the GPU at 950 MHz, actually lower than the D6080 it replaces. MediaTek compensates with improved BT 5.2, better 5G modem compliance, and UltraSave 3.0+ power management. AnTuTu scores average around 460,000. First appeared in the Realme C65 5G.

Helio G100 (2024): In benchmarks that do not involve the camera pipeline, the G100 and G99 are statistically identical. The only meaningful upgrade is expanded ISP support up to 200MP. If you already own a G99 device there is no reason to upgrade.

Dimensity 6400 (2024): Pushes the A76 to 2.5 GHz, the highest CPU clock in this entire family. GPU runs at 950 MHz. Also supports 200MP cameras. AnTuTu 10 scores average around 440,000. The chip with the most legitimate claim to being a genuine new product rather than a rebrand. Found in Nokia, Realme C-series 2024, and vivo budget 5G devices.

Helio G200 (2025): The highest GPU clock in the family at 1,100 MHz, along with improved camera video capabilities. CPU layout and clocks are unchanged from the G99 at 2.2 GHz. Being 4G-only in 2025 is a hard limitation that undermines its value for new purchases outside of tablet and 4G-market use cases.

The Rebrand Problem

The core architecture of 2x Cortex-A76 and 6x Cortex-A55 with a Mali-G57 MC2 has not meaningfully changed since the Helio G96 in 2021. Every release since has combined some subset of: a process node shrink (7nm to 6nm), minor CPU clock increments (2.2 to 2.5 GHz), minor GPU clock increments (950 to 1,100 MHz), ISP expansion (64MP to 200MP), and modem addition (LTE to 5G Sub-6).

The result is that a phone sold in 2024 with a Dimensity 6300 performs at essentially the same level as a 2021 phone with a Dimensity 810. The process node improvement is real and results in better battery life, but app and gaming performance is near-identical.

Buying Guide

Final Verdict

For 5G devices in 2025, the Dimensity 6400 is the best chip in this family. It has the highest CPU clock at 2.5 GHz, 5G, 200MP ISP support, and a solid if unspectacular GPU. For 4G devices and tablets, the Helio G99 remains the practical choice for its proven characteristics and broad device support, though the G200 leads on raw GPU throughput.

The D700, D6020, D6360, and base D6300 are entry-tier choices, adequate for messaging, social media, and light video, but genuinely limiting for gaming and demanding apps.

The broader lesson is that MediaTek has extracted extraordinary commercial mileage from a single chip design. Phones priced $30 apart with different branded chips can be running identical silicon at identical performance. Always check the CPU configuration and GPU model before trusting the marketing name on the box.

Note: AnTuTu scores are device averages from public benchmark databases and vary by device configuration, cooling, and software. GPU clock figures are from PhoneDB official datasheets and verified third-party hardware databases, with the D810 figure remaining disputed across sources.