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ARM Mali-G72 MP18

ARM Mali-G72 MP18

The ARM Mali-G72 MP18 is an integrated high-end graphics card for ARM based SoCs (mostly Android based). It was introduced in early 2018 in the Exynos 9810 (e.g. Galaxy S9). It integrates 18 of the 32 possible cores and is based on the second generation of the Bifrost architecture. According to ARM it offers improvements in the machine learning efficiency and a bigger tile buffer for 16x anti-aliasing.

In our benchmarks it slightly below a Adreno 540 and is therefore suitable for demanding mobile games.

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

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Mali-G72 MP18 18 @ 0.85 GHz
Mali-G71 MP20 compare 8 @ 0.9 GHz
Mali-G72 MP12 compare 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
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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
Pipelines18 - unified
Core Speed850 MHz
Shared Memoryno
APIOpenGL ES 3.2
Man. Technology16 nm
Date of Announcement01.01.2018
Link to Manufacturer Pagedeveloper.arm.com
CPU in Mali-G72 MP18GPU Base SpeedGPU Boost / Turbo
Samsung Exynos 98108 x ? MHz? MHz? MHz

Benchmarks

3DMark - 3DMark Ice Storm Unlimited Graphics
min: 36190     avg: 43744     median: 46610 (5%)     max: 48433 Points
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3DMark - 3DMark Sling Shot (ES 3.0) Unlimited
min: 3744     avg: 3994     median: 4054.5 (18%)     max: 4124 Points
+ 4 benchmarks and specifications   + Show comparison chart
3DMark - 3DMark Sling Shot (ES 3.0) Unlimited Graphics
min: 3958     avg: 4626     median: 4820 (11%)     max: 4904 Points
+ 4 benchmarks and specifications   + Show comparison chart
3DMark - 3DMark Sling Shot Extreme (ES 3.1) Unlimited
min: 3376     avg: 3634     median: 3435 (14%)     max: 4291 Points
+ 4 benchmarks and specifications   + Show comparison chart
3DMark - 3DMark Sling Shot Extreme (ES 3.1) Unlimited Graphics
min: 3697     avg: 4023     median: 3794.5 (9%)     max: 4806 Points
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3DMark - 3DMark Sling Shot (ES 3.0)
min: 3895     avg: 4137     median: 3959.5 (35%)     max: 4734 Points
+ 4 benchmarks and specifications   + Show comparison chart
3DMark - 3DMark Sling Shot (ES 3.0) Graphics
min: 4569     avg: 4905     median: 4731.5 (28%)     max: 5586 Points
+ 4 benchmarks and specifications   + Show comparison chart
3DMark - 3DMark Sling Shot Extreme (ES 3.1)
min: 3244     avg: 3469     median: 3304.5 (16%)     max: 4022 Points
+ 4 benchmarks and specifications   + Show comparison chart
3DMark - 3DMark Sling Shot Extreme (ES 3.1) Graphics
min: 3553     avg: 3808     median: 3627.5 (12%)     max: 4422 Points
+ 4 benchmarks and specifications   + Show comparison chart
GFXBench - GFXBench 5.0 Aztec Ruins High Tier Offscreen
11 fps (2%)
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GFXBench - GFXBench 5.0 Aztec Ruins Normal Tier Offscreen
31 fps (2%)
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GFXBench - GFXBench Car Chase Offscreen
min: 28     avg: 28.3     median: 28 (3%)     max: 29 fps
+ 4 benchmarks and specifications   + Show comparison chart
GFXBench 3.1 - GFXBench Manhattan ES 3.1 Offscreen
min: 24     avg: 40.5     median: 45.5 (1%)     max: 47 fps
+ 4 benchmarks and specifications   + Show comparison chart
GFXBench 3.0 - GFXBench 3.0 Manhattan Offscreen
min: 73     avg: 74     median: 73.5 (3%)     max: 76 fps
+ 4 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: 80     avg: 129.3     median: 145 (1%)     max: 147 fps
+ 4 benchmarks and specifications   + Show comparison chart
PassMark PerformanceTest Mobile V1 - PerformanceTest Mobile V1 2D Graphics Tests
min: 8620     avg: 8803     median: 8802.5 (3%)     max: 8985 Points
+ 2 benchmarks and specifications   + Show comparison chart
PassMark PerformanceTest Mobile V1 - PerformanceTest Mobile V1 3D Graphics Tests
min: 4747     avg: 4762     median: 4762 (6%)     max: 4777 Points
+ 2 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
40  fps    + Compare + 📈 Graph
high
40  fps    + Compare + 📈 Graph
» With all tested laptops playable in detail settings high.
World of Tanks Blitz

World of Tanks Blitz

2018
high
59 60 ~ 60 fps    + Compare + 📈 Graph
» With all tested laptops playable in detail settings high.
Arena of Valor

Arena of Valor

2018
low
60 60 ~ 60 fps    + Compare + 📈 Graph
ultra
59 60 60 60 ~ 60 fps    + Compare + 📈 Graph
» With all tested laptops playable in detail settings ultra.
Shadow Fight 3

Shadow Fight 3

2018
high
59 60 ~ 60 fps    + Compare + 📈 Graph
» With all tested laptops playable in detail settings high.
Battle Bay

Battle Bay

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

Dead Trigger 2

2013
high
30 30 ~ 30 fps    + Compare + 📈 Graph
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
Asphalt 8: Airborne

Asphalt 8: Airborne

2013
high
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 30 ~ 30 fps    + Compare + 📈 Graph
high
30 30 ~ 30 fps    + Compare + 📈 Graph
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
lowmed.highultraQHD4K
PUBG Mobile4040
World of Tanks Blitz60
Arena of Valor6060
Shadow Fight 360
Battle Bay60
Dead Trigger 230
Asphalt 8: Airborne30
Asphalt 9: Legends3030
lowmed.highultraQHD4K
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< 60 fps
< 120 fps
≥ 120 fps
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Notebook reviews with ARM Mali-G72 MP18 graphics card

Samsung Galaxy Note10 Lite

Samsung Galaxy Note10 Lite Smartphone Review - Cheaper version of the pen phablet

In order to win over more customers for its stylus-enabled Galaxy Note series, Samsung has released the cheaper version Galaxy Note 10 Lite for the first time. Read our review to find out why we think that this was a good idea.
Samsung Exynos 9810, ARM Mali-G72 MP18, 6.7", 199 g
Samsung Galaxy Note 9

Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Smartphone Review

Samsung’s high-end phablet comes with a revolutionary S Pen, which can be used to trigger the camera remotely or switch slides during a presentation, thanks to its Bluetooth capabilities. A great display is accompanied by an intelligent camera. Whether this is enough to make the Note 9 the best business smartphone of the year, you can learn in our review.
Samsung Exynos 9810, ARM Mali-G72 MP18, 6.4", 201 g
Samsung Galaxy S9 Smartphone Review

Samsung Galaxy S9 Smartphone Review

Galactic evolution. The Galaxy S9 is a great smartphone with powerful specifications and an excellent camera. Samsung unfortunately waives a dual-camera for this smartphone and reduced the RAM, but the price has nevertheless increased. We check if it makes sense to switch.
Samsung Exynos 9810, ARM Mali-G72 MP18, 5.8", 163 g
Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus Smartphone Review

Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus Smartphone Review

Fine-tuning. The big model of Samsung's flagship series not only offers a larger display, it also offers a dual camera and more RAM. This review reveals whether the higher price is justified and how the Galaxy S9+ fares in comparison to its competitors.
Update: software update improves telephony features.
Samsung Exynos 9810, ARM Mali-G72 MP18, 6.2", 189 g

Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 3: Samsung Exynos 9810, 8.00"
  External Review » Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 3

Samsung Galaxy Note10 Lite: Samsung Exynos 9810, 6.70", 0.2 kg
  External Review » Samsung Galaxy Note10 Lite

Samsung Galaxy Note 9: Samsung Exynos 9810, 6.40", 0.2 kg
  External Review » Samsung Galaxy Note 9

Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus: Samsung Exynos 9810, 6.20", 0.2 kg
  External Review » Samsung Galaxy S9+

Samsung Galaxy S9: Samsung Exynos 9810, 5.80", 0.2 kg
  External Review » Samsung Galaxy S9

Samsung Galaxy Note10 Lite: Samsung Exynos 9810, 6.70", 0.2 kg
   » Samsung Galaxy Note10 Lite: Recommended for bargain hunters

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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)