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ARM Mali-G78 MP20

ARM Mali-G78 MP20

The ARM Mali-G78MP20 is an integrated high-end graphics card for ARM based SoCs (mostly Android based). It was introduced late 2021 in the Google Tensor SoC. It integrates 20 of the 24 possible cores and is based on the second generation of the Valhal architecture. According to ARM it offers two new features: asynchronous top level and fragment dependency tracking.

The graphics card is one of the fastest in Android devices of 2020 and therefore able to run all games fluently.

The GPU supports all modern graphics APIs like OpenGL ES 3.2, Vulkan 1.1 and OpenCL 2.0.

Mali-G Series

Mali-G78 MP24 compare 24
Mali-G78 MP22 compare 24
Mali-G78 MP20 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 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
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
CodenameValhall
ArchitectureValhall
iGPUIntegrated Graphics
Pipelines24 - unified
Shared Memoryno
APIOpenGL ES 3.2
Man. Technology5 nm
Date of Announcement26.05.2020
Link to Manufacturer Pagewww.arm.com
CPU in Mali-G78 MP20GPU Base SpeedGPU Boost / Turbo
Google Tensor8 x 1800 MHz? MHz848 MHz

Benchmarks

3DMark - 3DMark Wild Life Unlimited
min: 7057     avg: 7127     median: 7064 (4%)     max: 7261 Points
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3DMark - 3DMark Wild Life Extreme Unlimited
min: 1626     avg: 1816     median: 1823 (2%)     max: 1998 Points
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3DMark - 3DMark Sling Shot (ES 3.0) Unlimited
min: 7344     avg: 8841     median: 9526 (41%)     max: 9654 Points
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3DMark - 3DMark Sling Shot (ES 3.0) Unlimited Graphics
min: 11005     avg: 13516     median: 13988 (31%)     max: 15556 Points
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3DMark - 3DMark Sling Shot Extreme (ES 3.1) Unlimited
min: 6606     avg: 7184     median: 7205 (30%)     max: 7742 Points
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3DMark - 3DMark Sling Shot Extreme (ES 3.1) Unlimited Graphics
min: 8605     avg: 9432     median: 8957 (22%)     max: 10733 Points
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3DMark - 3DMark Sling Shot (ES 3.0)
0 Points (0%)
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3DMark - 3DMark Sling Shot (ES 3.0) Graphics
0 Points (0%)
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3DMark - 3DMark Sling Shot Extreme (ES 3.1)
0 Points (0%)
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3DMark - 3DMark Sling Shot Extreme (ES 3.1) Graphics
0 Points (0%)
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GFXBench - GFXBench 5.0 4K Aztec Ruins High Tier Offscreen
14 fps (5%)
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GFXBench - GFXBench 5.0 Aztec Ruins High Tier Offscreen
min: 23     avg: 27     median: 28 (5%)     max: 30 fps
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GFXBench - GFXBench 5.0 Aztec Ruins Normal Tier Offscreen
min: 49     avg: 58.7     median: 58 (4%)     max: 69 fps
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GFXBench - GFXBench Car Chase Offscreen
min: 40     avg: 46.7     median: 48 (5%)     max: 52 fps
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GFXBench 3.1 - GFXBench Manhattan ES 3.1 Offscreen
min: 60     avg: 75     median: 65 (1%)     max: 100 fps
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GFXBench 3.0 - GFXBench 3.0 Manhattan Offscreen
min: 89     avg: 110     median: 90 (4%)     max: 151 fps
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GFXBench (DX / GLBenchmark) 2.7
GFXBench T-Rex HD Offscreen C24Z16 +
GFXBench (DX / GLBenchmark) 2.7 - GFXBench T-Rex HD Offscreen C24Z16
min: 125     avg: 173.7     median: 144 (1%)     max: 252 fps
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Antutu v9 - AnTuTu v9 GPU
min: 270503     avg: 282634     median: 282630 (28%)     max: 294770 Points
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Basemark GPU 1.2 - Basemark GPU 1.2 Vulkan Official Medium Offscreen 1080
88.8 fps (2%)
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Power Consumption - GFXBench Aztec Ruins Normal Tier Offscreen Power Consumption 150cd *
min: 8.65     avg: 9.8     median: 10.3 (4%)     max: 10.4 Watt
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red legend - Average benchmark values
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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.

Armajet

Armajet

2020
high
60  fps    + Compare + 📈 Graph
» With all tested laptops playable in detail settings high.
PUBG Mobile

PUBG Mobile

2018
high
30 40 ~ 35 fps    + Compare + 📈 Graph
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
Dead Trigger 2

Dead Trigger 2

2013
high
85  fps    + Compare + 📈 Graph
» With all tested laptops playable in detail settings high.
Temple Run 2

Temple Run 2

2013
high
90  fps    + Compare + 📈 Graph
» With all tested laptops playable in detail settings high.
lowmed.highultraQHD4K
Armajet60
PUBG Mobile35
Dead Trigger 285
Temple Run 290
lowmed.highultraQHD4K
< 30 fps
< 60 fps
< 120 fps
≥ 120 fps






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Notebook reviews with ARM Mali-G78 MP20 graphics card

Google Pixel 6a

Google Pixel 6a review - Powerful mid-range smartphone with a small display handicap

The small, 6.1-inch Google Pixel 6a is very fast and offers perhaps the best cameras in the smartphone mid-range. In addition, it scores with a bright AMOLED display, a good battery life, and a long period of updates. However, particularly the display of the Android 13 smartphone might cause some mixed feelings, as our test shows.
Google Tensor, ARM Mali-G78 MP20, 6.1", 178 g
Google Pixel 6 Pro Review - Eye Candy with Vanilla Android

Google Pixel 6 Pro Review - Eye Candy with Vanilla Android

Google's Pixel 6 Pro offers more features than its smaller sibling, mostly focused on cameras and display. Find out in our review whether or not the premium is really worth it.
Google Tensor, ARM Mali-G78 MP20, 6.7", 210 g
Google Pixel 6 review: Strong smartphone with long update cycle

Google Pixel 6 review: Strong smartphone with long update cycle

With the Pixel 6, Google positions its flagship smartphone in the premium segment again; not only does it provide it with a unique design, but also with a completely redesigned camera setup, the first in-house chipset, and an enormously long update promise.
Google Tensor, ARM Mali-G78 MP20, 6.4", 207 g

Google Pixel 6a: Google Tensor, 6.10", 0.2 kg
  External Review » Google Pixel 6a

Google Pixel 6 Pro: Google Tensor, 6.70", 0.2 kg
  External Review » Google Pixel 6 Pro

Google Pixel 6: Google Tensor, 6.40", 0.2 kg
  External Review » Google Pixel 6

Google Pixel 6a: Google Tensor, 6.10", 0.2 kg
   » Google Pixel 6a catches on fire despite battery update

   » Google Pixel 6a owners complain about massive battery downgrade after mandatory update

   » Pixel 6a: Google offers up to $150 in compensation after update reduces battery life

   » "Battery update from hell" to hit Google Pixel 6a on July 8, Google offers compensation

Google Pixel 6: Google Tensor, 6.40", 0.2 kg
   » Google Pixel 6 (Pro), Pixel 7 (Pro) and Pixel Fold to get five major Android updates instead of just three

Google Pixel 6 Pro: Google Tensor, 6.70", 0.2 kg
   » Google Pixel 6 (Pro), Pixel 7 (Pro) and Pixel Fold to get five major Android updates instead of just three

Google Pixel 6: Google Tensor, 6.40", 0.2 kg
   » New Google Pixel Feature Drop arrives with improvements across Pixel 4, Pixel 5, Pixel 6 and Pixel 7 series smartphones

Google Pixel 6 Pro: Google Tensor, 6.70", 0.2 kg
   » New Google Pixel Feature Drop arrives with improvements across Pixel 4, Pixel 5, Pixel 6 and Pixel 7 series smartphones

Google Pixel 6a: Google Tensor, 6.10", 0.2 kg
   » New Google Pixel Feature Drop arrives with improvements across Pixel 4, Pixel 5, Pixel 6 and Pixel 7 series smartphones

   » Google Pixel 6a: The most affordable Pixel is just as fast as its more expensive sibling models

Google Pixel 6 Pro: Google Tensor, 6.70", 0.2 kg
   » Google Pixel 6 Pro: Good smartphones do not have to be expensive

Google Pixel 6: Google Tensor, 6.40", 0.2 kg
   » Google Pixel 6: Top-notch even without the highest score

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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)