Notebookcheck Logo

ARM Mali-G72 MP12

ARM Mali-G72 MP12

The ARM Mali-G72 MP12 is an integrated high-end graphics card for ARM based SoCs (mostly Android based). It was introduced in October 2017 in the Huawei Mate 10 and uses 12 clusters (hence the MP12 name). In our benchmarks it performs between a Adreno 530 and 540 and is therefore suitable for demanding mobile games.

The G72 is based on the second generation of the Bifrost architecture and offers improvements in the machine learning efficiency and a bigger tile buffer for 16x anti-aliasing.

The GPU supports all modern graphics APIs like OpenGL ES 3.2, Vulkan 1.0, OpenCL 2.0, DirectX 12 FL11_1 and Renderscript.

Mali-G Series

Mali-G78 MP24 compare 24
Mali-G78 MP22 compare 24
Mali-G78 MP20 compare 24
Mali-G78 MP14 compare 14
Mali-G77 MP11 compare 11
Mali-G77 MP9 compare 9
Mali-G76 MP16 compare 16
Mali-G76 MP12 compare 10
Mali-G76 MP10 compare 10 @ 0.72 GHz
Mali-G68 MP5 compare 5
Mali-G57 MP6 compare 6
Mali-G57 MP5 compare 5
Mali-G72 MP18 compare 18 @ 0.85 GHz
Mali-G71 MP20 compare 8 @ 0.9 GHz
Mali-G72 MP12 12 @ 0.85 GHz
Mali-G71 MP8 compare 8 @ 0.9 GHz
Mali-G76 MP4 compare 4 @ 0.8 GHz
Mali-G71 MP2 compare 2 @ 0.77 GHz
Mali-G72 MP3 compare 3 @ 0.85 GHz
Mali-G68 MP4 compare 4
Mali-G52 MP6 compare 6
Mali-G68 MP2 compare 2
Mali-G52 MP2 compare 2 @ 0.95 GHz
Mali-G52 MP1 compare 1 @ 0.8 GHz
Mali-G57 MP4 compare 4
Mali-G57 MP3 compare 3
Mali-G57 MP2 compare 2
Mali-G57 MP1 compare 1
Mali-G51 MP4 compare 4 @ 0.65 GHz
ArchitectureBifrost
iGPUIntegrated Graphics
Pipelines12 - unified
Core Speed850 MHz
Shared Memoryno
APIOpenGL ES 3.2
Man. Technology16 nm
Date of Announcement18.10.2017
Link to Manufacturer Pagedeveloper.arm.com
CPU in Mali-G72 MP12GPU Base SpeedGPU Boost / Turbo
HiSilicon Kirin 9708 x 2400 MHz? MHz? MHz

Benchmarks

3DMark - 3DMark Ice Storm Unlimited Graphics
min: 22429     avg: 32596     median: 33740 (3%)     max: 36231 Points
+ 8 benchmarks and specifications   + Show comparison chart
3DMark - 3DMark Sling Shot (ES 3.0) Unlimited
min: 2021     avg: 3208     median: 3360.5 (15%)     max: 3710 Points
+ 8 benchmarks and specifications   + Show comparison chart
3DMark - 3DMark Sling Shot (ES 3.0) Unlimited Graphics
min: 2062     avg: 3386     median: 3545 (8%)     max: 4040 Points
+ 8 benchmarks and specifications   + Show comparison chart
3DMark - 3DMark Sling Shot Extreme (ES 3.1) Unlimited
min: 2487     avg: 2882     median: 2961.5 (12%)     max: 3070 Points
+ 8 benchmarks and specifications   + Show comparison chart
3DMark - 3DMark Sling Shot Extreme (ES 3.1) Unlimited Graphics
min: 2597     avg: 2945     median: 3012.5 (8%)     max: 3109 Points
+ 8 benchmarks and specifications   - Hide comparison chart
Restrict / Search: Model: Max. age: years
3DMark - 3DMark Sling Shot (ES 3.0)
min: 1943     avg: 3155     median: 3316.5 (29%)     max: 3487 Points
+ 8 benchmarks and specifications   + Show comparison chart
3DMark - 3DMark Sling Shot (ES 3.0) Graphics
min: 1954     avg: 3305     median: 3468.5 (21%)     max: 3734 Points
+ 8 benchmarks and specifications   + Show comparison chart
3DMark - 3DMark Sling Shot Extreme (ES 3.1)
min: 2850     avg: 2958     median: 2981 (15%)     max: 2999 Points
+ 8 benchmarks and specifications   + Show comparison chart
3DMark - 3DMark Sling Shot Extreme (ES 3.1) Graphics
min: 2844     avg: 2994     median: 3014.5 (10%)     max: 3040 Points
+ 8 benchmarks and specifications   + Show comparison chart
GFXBench - GFXBench 5.0 Aztec Ruins High Tier Offscreen
min: 8.4     avg: 8.6     median: 8.6 (2%)     max: 8.7 fps
+ 5 benchmarks and specifications   - Hide comparison chart
Restrict / Search: Model: Max. age: years
GFXBench - GFXBench 5.0 Aztec Ruins Normal Tier Offscreen
min: 10     avg: 20.6     median: 23 (2%)     max: 24 fps
+ 5 benchmarks and specifications   + Show comparison chart
GFXBench - GFXBench Car Chase Offscreen
min: 11     avg: 20.4     median: 21 (2%)     max: 23 fps
+ 8 benchmarks and specifications   + Show comparison chart
GFXBench 3.1 - GFXBench Manhattan ES 3.1 Offscreen
min: 19     avg: 33.9     median: 38.5 (1%)     max: 39 fps
+ 8 benchmarks and specifications   + Show comparison chart
GFXBench 3.0 - GFXBench 3.0 Manhattan Offscreen
min: 23     avg: 54.6     median: 59 (2%)     max: 66 fps
+ 8 benchmarks and specifications   + Show comparison chart
GFXBench (DX / GLBenchmark) 2.7
GFXBench T-Rex HD Offscreen C24Z16 +
GFXBench (DX / GLBenchmark) 2.7 - GFXBench T-Rex HD Offscreen C24Z16
min: 45     avg: 108     median: 118 (1%)     max: 125 fps
+ 8 benchmarks and specifications   + Show comparison chart
Basemark X 1.1 - Basemark X 1.1 High Quality
25922 Points (59%)
+ 1 benchmarks and specifications   + Show comparison chart
Basemark X 1.1 - Basemark X 1.1 Medium Quality
39033 Points (87%)
+ 1 benchmarks and specifications   + Show comparison chart
PassMark PerformanceTest Mobile V1 - PerformanceTest Mobile V1 2D Graphics Tests
8180 Points (3%)
+ 1 benchmarks and specifications   + Show comparison chart
PassMark PerformanceTest Mobile V1 - PerformanceTest Mobile V1 3D Graphics Tests
3761 Points (5%)
+ 1 benchmarks and specifications   + Show comparison chart
- Range of benchmark values
red legend - Average benchmark values
* Smaller numbers mean a higher performance

Game Benchmarks

The following benchmarks stem from our benchmarks of review laptops. The performance depends on the used graphics memory, clock rate, processor, system settings, drivers, and operating systems. So the results don't have to be representative for all laptops with this GPU. For detailed information on the benchmark results, click on the fps number.

PUBG Mobile

PUBG Mobile

2018
low
32  fps    + Compare + 📈 Graph
high
32 32 33 40 ~ 34 fps    + Compare + 📈 Graph
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
World of Tanks Blitz

World of Tanks Blitz

2018
high
60  fps    + Compare + 📈 Graph
» With all tested laptops playable in detail settings high.
Arena of Valor

Arena of Valor

2018
low
31 55 ~ 43 fps    + Compare + 📈 Graph
ultra
30 54 58 58 ~ 50 fps    + Compare + 📈 Graph
» With most tested laptops playable in detail settings ultra.
Shadow Fight 3

Shadow Fight 3

2018
low
60  fps    + Compare + 📈 Graph
» With all tested laptops playable in detail settings low.
Dead Trigger 2

Dead Trigger 2

2013
high
30 30 30 59 ~ 37 fps    + Compare + 📈 Graph
» With most tested laptops playable in detail settings high.
Asphalt 8: Airborne

Asphalt 8: Airborne

2013
low
30 30 30 ~ 30 fps    + Compare
high
29 29 30 30 ~ 30 fps    + Compare + 📈 Graph
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
Asphalt 9: Legends

Asphalt 9: Legends

2013
low
30  fps    + Compare + 📈 Graph
high
30  fps    + Compare + 📈 Graph
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
Real Racing 3

Real Racing 3

2013
high
51  fps    + Compare + 📈 Graph
» With all tested laptops playable in detail settings high.
lowmed.highultraQHD4K
PUBG Mobile3234
World of Tanks Blitz60
Arena of Valor4350
Shadow Fight 360
Dead Trigger 237
Asphalt 8: Airborne3030
Asphalt 9: Legends3030
Real Racing 351
lowmed.highultraQHD4K
< 30 fps
< 60 fps
< 120 fps
≥ 120 fps
4
1




5
1

1







For more games that might be playable and a list of all games and graphics cards visit our Gaming List

Add one or more devices and compare

In the following list you can select (and also search for) devices that should be added to the comparison. You can select more than one device.

search for model:
v1.35
log 20. 12:41:01

#0 ran 0s before starting gpusingle class +0s ... 0s

#1 no ids found in url (should be separated by "_") +0s ... 0s

#2 not redirecting to Ajax server +0s ... 0s

#3 did not recreate cache, as it is less than 5 days old! Created at Thu, 19 Mar 2026 05:30:18 +0100 +0.002s ... 0.002s

#4 composed specs +0.022s ... 0.024s

#5 did output specs +0s ... 0.024s

#6 start showIntegratedCPUs +0s ... 0.024s

#7 getting avg benchmarks for device 8138 +0.018s ... 0.042s

#8 got single benchmarks 8138 +0.02s ... 0.062s

#9 got avg benchmarks for devices +0s ... 0.062s

#10 min, max, avg, median took s +0.541s ... 0.603s

#11 before gaming benchmark output +0s ... 0.603s

#12 Got 27 rows for game benchmarks. +0.005s ... 0.608s

#13 composed SQL query for gamebenchmarks +0s ... 0.608s

#14 got data and put it in $dataArray +0.004s ... 0.612s

#15 benchmarks composed for output. +0.087s ... 0.7s

#16 return log +0.336s ... 1.036s

Notebook reviews with ARM Mali-G72 MP12 graphics card

Porsche Design Huawei Mate RS

Porsche Design Huawei Mate RS Smartphone Review

The name says it all: The Porsche Design Huawei Mate RS wants to offer pure luxury, which is reflected in the device’s exorbitant price. Find out in this review whether one of the world’s most expensive smartphones is worth the hefty investment.
HiSilicon Kirin 970, ARM Mali-G72 MP12, 6", 183 g
Honor Play

Honor Play Smartphone Review

The first gaming smartphone from Huawei is coming to the western hemisphere: While the Honor Play does not particularly look like a gaming device, it is supposed to impress gamers with its low price. We will take a look at whether this is an advantage or disadvantage and whether the phone offers sufficient power for current games.
HiSilicon Kirin 970, ARM Mali-G72 MP12, 6.3", 176 g
Honor 10 Smartphone Review

Honor 10 Smartphone Review

Challenge to fight. The Honor 10 represents this year's flagship smartphone of the Huawei subsidiary, offering high-end specifications with a strong dual camera at a mid-range price. Moreover, the smartphone is offered in new and unusual colors. A lower price is fine, but we evaluate in our test, which shortcomings you have to accept in exchange.
Update: Update with new camera features and GPU Turbo.
HiSilicon Kirin 970, ARM Mali-G72 MP12, 5.84", 153 g
Huawei P20 Smartphone Review

Huawei P20 Smartphone Review

Insider tip? The Huawei P20 is 250 Euros cheaper than its sibling Huawei P20 Pro, but its Leica dual-camera is basically on par and the hardware is just as powerful. How does the 5.8-inch device compete with other high-end rivals?
HiSilicon Kirin 970, ARM Mali-G72 MP12, 5.8", 165 g
Huawei P20 Pro Smartphone Review

Huawei P20 Pro Smartphone Review

Marvelous! Huawei sets new standards in mobile photography with the Leica Triple Camera, and with the P20 Pro currently delivers the best overall package in a flagship smartphone. Read in our review why this is so and how the Huawei P20 Pro beats the competition.
Update: GPU Turbo and improved super slow-motion via update.
HiSilicon Kirin 970, ARM Mali-G72 MP12, 6.1", 174 g

Honor View 10: HiSilicon Kirin 970, 5.99", 0.2 kg
  Review » Honor View 10 Smartphone Review

Huawei Mate 10: HiSilicon Kirin 970, 5.90", 0.2 kg
  Review » Huawei Mate 10 Smartphone Review

Huawei Mate 10 Pro: HiSilicon Kirin 970, 6.00", 0.2 kg
  Review » Huawei Mate 10 Pro Smartphone Review

Huawei Nova 4: HiSilicon Kirin 970, 6.40", 0.2 kg
  External Review » Huawei Nova 4

BQ RU BQ-6200L Aurora: Mediatek Helio P60, 6.20", 0.2 kg
  External Review » BQ RU BQ-6200L Aurora

Honor Note 10: HiSilicon Kirin 970, 6.95", 0.2 kg
  External Review » Honor Note 10

Honor Play: HiSilicon Kirin 970, 6.30", 0.2 kg
  External Review » Honor Play

Huawei Nova 3: HiSilicon Kirin 970, 6.30", 0.2 kg
  External Review » Huawei Nova 3

Huawei Mate 10 Porsche Design: HiSilicon Kirin 970, 6.00", 0.2 kg
  External Review » Huawei Mate 10 Porsche Design

Honor 10: HiSilicon Kirin 970, 5.84", 0.2 kg
  External Review » Honor 10

Huawei Mate RS Porsche Design: HiSilicon Kirin 970, 6.00", 0.2 kg
  External Review » Huawei Mate RS Porsche Design

Huawei P20: HiSilicon Kirin 970, 5.80", 0.2 kg
  External Review » Huawei P20

Huawei P20 Pro: HiSilicon Kirin 970, 6.10", 0.2 kg
  External Review » Huawei P20 Pro

Ulefone T2 Pro: unknown, 6.70", 0.2 kg
  External Review » Ulefone T2 Pro

Honor View 10: HiSilicon Kirin 970, 5.99", 0.2 kg
  External Review » Honor View 10

Huawei Mate 10: HiSilicon Kirin 970, 5.90", 0.2 kg
  External Review » Huawei Mate 10

Huawei Mate 10 Pro: HiSilicon Kirin 970, 6.00", 0.2 kg
  External Review » Huawei Mate 10 Pro

Please share our article, every link counts!
Mail Logo
Google Logo Add as a preferred
source on Google

» Comparison of GPUs
Detailed list of all laptop GPUs sorted by class and performance.

» Benchmark List
Sort and restrict laptop GPUs based on performance in synthetic benchmarks.

» Notebook Gaming List
Playable games for each graphics card and their average FPS results.

Class 3

Adreno 825 *
A19 Pro 6-Core GPU *
A19 GPU *
A19 Pro 5-Core GPU *
A18 Pro GPU *
Intel Graphics 2 Xe3
UHD Graphics 32EUs
UHD Graphics 750
DXT-48-1536 *
A18 GPU *
UHD Graphics 730
A12Z Bionic GPU *
A12X Bionic GPU *
A17 Pro GPU *
Mali-G1 Ultra MC12 *
Immortalis-G925 MC16 *
Immortalis-G925 MC12 *
Immortalis-G925 MC11 *
Adreno 750 *
Xclipse 950 *
Xclipse 940 *
Adreno 740 *
Immortalis-G720 MP12 *
Immortalis-G715 MP11 *
A16 GPU 5-Core *
A19 4-Core GPU *
Adreno 725 *
Adreno 722 *
Mali-G720 MP8 *
Mali-G720 MP7 *
Adreno 735 *
A15 GPU 5-Core *
A16 GPU 4-Core *
Adreno 732 *
Adreno 730 *
Mali-G715 MP7 *
Mali-G615 MP6 *
Adreno 720 *
Mali-G710 MP10 *
A15 GPU 4-Core *
A14 Bionic GPU *
Maleoon 935 *
Maleoon 920 *
Maleoon 920A *
Xclipse 920 *
Adreno 660 *
Mali-G78 MP24 *
Mali-G710 MP7 *
Mali-G78 MP22 *
A13 Bionic GPU *
A12 Bionic GPU *
Adreno 650 *
Mali-G78 MP20 *
Mali-G78 MP14 *
A11 Bionic GPU *
A10X Fusion GPU *
A9X / PowerVR GT7xxx
Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000)

Class 4

Class 5

Class 6

* Approximate position of the graphics adapter

Klaus Hinum (Update: 2026-02-18)