In 2018, MediaTek unveiled its latest mobile chipset, the Mediatek Helio P60, at the WMC event. This chipset has been integrated into mobile phones such as the Realme 3, released in 2019. One of the main competitors of the Mediatek Helio P60 is the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 chipset, which has dominated the market for mid to lower-end smartphones.
Both chipsets possess powerful computing capabilities for their respective price range. Benchmark tests have shown that they perform fairly similarly in terms of scores, indicating comparable levels of performance. However, each chipset still has its own advantages in terms of technical aspects.
When it comes to comparing the Mediatek Helio P60 and the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660, several key aspects stand out. The Mediatek Helio P60 features a combination of 4x ARM Cortex-A73 CPUs with a clock speed of up to 2.0 GHz and 4x ARM Cortex-A53 CPUs with the same clock speed. On the other hand, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 is equipped with 8x Qualcomm Kryo 260 CPUs with a clock speed of up to 2.2 GHz.
In terms of GPUs, the Mediatek Helio P60 utilizes the ARM Mali-G72 MP3, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 incorporates the Qualcomm Adreno 512. The Adreno 512 is known to offer better gaming performance compared to the Mali G72 MP3, primarily due to its higher clock speed of 850 MHz compared to the Mali G72 MP3’s 800 MHz.
Furthermore, the Snapdragon 660 supports the latest connectivity standards, including Bluetooth 5.0, while the Helio P60 still uses Bluetooth version 4.2. Additionally, the Snapdragon 660 employs Cat-12 (DL) / Cat-13 (UL) LTE connectivity, while the Helio P60 uses Cat-7 (DL) / Cat-13 (UL) connectivity. These differences indicate that the Snapdragon 660 provides better overall connectivity options.
It is important to note that the manufacturing process also plays a role in the performance of these chipsets. The Helio P60 is built using a 12nm manufacturing process, which allows for lower power consumption and more efficient operation. In contrast, the Snapdragon 660 is manufactured using a 14nm process. Despite the larger number, the 12nm manufacturing process of the Helio P60 gives it an edge in terms of power efficiency.
The Snapdragon 660’s use of semi-custom Qualcomm Kryo 260 cores, which are derived from ARM cores, also contributes to its performance advantage over the Helio P60’s standard ARM Cortex-A73 and Cortex-A53 cores. However, the custom modifications on the Snapdragon 660’s cores enable it to operate at a higher speed of 2.2 GHz, while the Helio P60’s cores are limited to 2.0 GHz.
In conclusion, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 offers better performance and features compared to the Mediatek Helio P60. However, it is important to consider that the Snapdragon 660 is typically found in more expensive smartphones, while MediaTek strives to provide affordable options with their chipsets.