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ARM Mali-T880 MP12 vs ARM Mali-T880 MP2

ARM Mali-T880 MP12

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The ARM Mali-T880 MP12 is a mobile graphics solution that can be found in ARM SoCs like the Samsung Exynos 8890. The chip is available since Q1/2016 (e.g. in some of the Galaxy S7 variants) and supports OpenGL ES 3.1, OpenCL 1.2 and DirectX 11.2 (FL 11_2). The Mali-T880 can be built with 1 to 16 clusters, where the MP12 version features 12 clusters/cores.

The MP12 version that is used in the Samsung Exynos 8890 is clocked with up to 650 MHz and is a bit slower than the Adreno 530 in the Snapdragon 820 SoC. However, it still belongs to the high-end graphics cards for ARM based SoCs.

ARM Mali-T880 MP2

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The ARM Mali-T880 MP2 is a mobile graphics solution that can be found in ARM SoCs like the Mediatek Helio P20 SoC for Android based smartphones and tablets. The chip is available since Q1/2016 and supports OpenGL ES 3.1, OpenCL 1.2 and DirectX 11.2 (FL 11_2). The Mali-T880 can be built with 1 to 16 clusters, where the MP2 version features 2 clusters/cores.

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ARM Mali-T880 MP12ARM Mali-T880 MP2
Mali-T800 Series
Mali-T880 MP12 12 @ 0.65 GHz
Mali-T880 MP4 compare 4 @ 0.9 GHz
Mali-T880 MP2 2 @ 0.9 GHz
Mali-T860 MP2 compare 2 @ 0.7 GHz
Mali-T830 MP3 compare 2 @ 0.6 GHz
Mali-T830 MP2 compare 2 @ 0.6 GHz
Mali-T830 MP1 compare 1
Mali-T880 MP12 12 @ 0.65 GHz
Mali-T880 MP4 compare 4 @ 0.9 GHz
Mali-T880 MP2 2 @ 0.9 GHz
Mali-T860 MP2 compare 2 @ 0.7 GHz
Mali-T830 MP3 compare 2 @ 0.6 GHz
Mali-T830 MP2 compare 2 @ 0.6 GHz
Mali-T830 MP1 compare 1
CodenameMidgard (4th Generation)Midgard (4th Generation)
ArchitectureMidgard (4rd-gen)Midgard (4rd-gen)
Pipelines12 - unified2 - unified
Core Speed650 (Boost) MHz900 (Boost) MHz
Shared Memorynono
APIDirectX 11.2 (FL 11_2), OpenGL ES 3.1DirectX 11.2 (FL 11_2), OpenGL ES 3.1
technology14 nm16 nm
FeaturesOpenGL ES 3.1, OpenCL 1.2, DirectX 11.2 (FL 11_2)OpenGL ES 3.1, OpenCL 1.2, DirectX 11.2 (FL 11_2)
Date of Announcement24.02.2016 26.11.2015
Link to Manufacturer Pagewww.arm.comwww.arm.com
CPU in Mali-T880 MP12GPU Base SpeedGPU Boost / Turbo
Samsung Exynos 8890 Octa8 x 2600 MHz650 MHz650 MHz
CPU in Mali-T880 MP2GPU Base SpeedGPU Boost / Turbo
Mediatek Helio P258 x 2600 MHz1000 MHz? MHz
Mediatek Helio P20 (LP4) MT67578 x 2300 MHz900 MHz? MHz
min. - max.650 - 1000 MHz? - 650 MHz

Benchmarks

3DMark - 3DMark Ice Storm Unlimited Graphics
min: 23431     avg: 29937     median: 33031 (3%)     max: 33348 Points
min: 10023     avg: 13267     median: 13844 (1%)     max: 14288 Points
3DMark - 3DMark Ice Storm Extreme Graphics
min: 6839     avg: 8665     median: 9269 (1%)     max: 9283 Points
3DMark - 3DMark Ice Storm Graphics
min: 10498     avg: 11431     median: 11898 (1%)     max: 11898 Points
3DMark - 3DMark Sling Shot (ES 3.0) Unlimited
min: 2641     avg: 2644     median: 2644 (11%)     max: 2647 Points
min: 826     avg: 976     median: 991.5 (4%)     max: 1069 Points
3DMark - 3DMark Sling Shot (ES 3.0) Unlimited Graphics
min: 3059     avg: 3065     median: 3065 (7%)     max: 3071 Points
min: 767     avg: 882     median: 893.5 (2%)     max: 978 Points
3DMark - 3DMark Sling Shot Extreme (ES 3.1) Unlimited
min: 2060     avg: 2147     median: 2147 (9%)     max: 2234 Points
min: 626     avg: 720     median: 717 (3%)     max: 795 Points
3DMark - 3DMark Sling Shot Extreme (ES 3.1) Unlimited Graphics
min: 2257     avg: 2326     median: 2325.5 (6%)     max: 2394 Points
min: 556     avg: 620     median: 633 (2%)     max: 647 Points
3DMark - 3DMark Sling Shot (ES 3.0)
min: 2292     avg: 2572     median: 2710 (24%)     max: 2715 Points
min: 708     avg: 957     median: 988.5 (9%)     max: 1058 Points
3DMark - 3DMark Sling Shot (ES 3.0) Graphics
min: 2670     avg: 2901     median: 3015 (18%)     max: 3018 Points
min: 639     avg: 862     median: 907 (5%)     max: 938 Points
3DMark - 3DMark Sling Shot Extreme (ES 3.1)
min: 1901     avg: 2092     median: 2170 (11%)     max: 2204 Points
min: 631     avg: 699     median: 700.5 (3%)     max: 759 Points
3DMark - 3DMark Sling Shot Extreme (ES 3.1) Graphics
min: 2049     avg: 2165     median: 2216 (7%)     max: 2229 Points
min: 559     avg: 606     median: 606.5 (2%)     max: 649 Points
GFXBench - GFXBench 5.0 Aztec Ruins High Tier Offscreen
1.5 fps (0%)
GFXBench - GFXBench 5.0 Aztec Ruins Normal Tier Offscreen
4.2 fps (0%)
GFXBench - GFXBench Car Chase Offscreen
15 fps (2%)
min: 3.7     avg: 4     median: 4.1 (0%)     max: 4.1 fps
GFXBench 3.1 - GFXBench Manhattan ES 3.1 Offscreen
min: 26     avg: 27.3     median: 28 (1%)     max: 28 fps
min: 3.4     avg: 6     median: 6.8 (0%)     max: 6.9 fps
GFXBench 3.0 - GFXBench 3.0 Manhattan Offscreen
min: 38     avg: 39     median: 39 (2%)     max: 40 fps
min: 9.6     avg: 10.5     median: 10.5 (0%)     max: 11 fps
GFXBench (DX / GLBenchmark) 2.7
GFXBench T-Rex HD Offscreen C24Z16 + ARM Mali-T880 MP12
GFXBench (DX / GLBenchmark) 2.7 - GFXBench T-Rex HD Offscreen C24Z16
min: 80     avg: 82     median: 82 (1%)     max: 84 fps
GFXBench T-Rex HD Offscreen C24Z16 + ARM Mali-T880 MP2
min: 21     avg: 23.1     median: 24 (0%)     max: 24 fps
Basemark X 1.1 - Basemark X 1.1 High Quality
min: 19134     avg: 27168     median: 30097 (68%)     max: 32273 Points
min: 9655     avg: 9936     median: 9935.5 (23%)     max: 10216 Points
Basemark X 1.1 - Basemark X 1.1 Medium Quality
min: 40252     avg: 40672     median: 40671.5 (90%)     max: 41091 Points
min: 18345     avg: 19359     median: 19359 (43%)     max: 20373 Points
PassMark PerformanceTest Mobile V1 - PerformanceTest Mobile V1 2D Graphics Tests
min: 5864     avg: 6100     median: 6055 (2%)     max: 6382 Points
min: 3868     avg: 3970     median: 3970 (1%)     max: 4072 Points
PassMark PerformanceTest Mobile V1 - PerformanceTest Mobile V1 3D Graphics Tests
min: 2094     avg: 2132     median: 2131 (4%)     max: 2172 Points
min: 1046     avg: 1086     median: 1085.5 (2%)     max: 1125 Points

Average Benchmarks ARM Mali-T880 MP12 → 100% n=17

Average Benchmarks ARM Mali-T880 MP2 → 35% n=17

- Range of benchmark values for this graphics card
red legend - Average benchmark values for this graphics card
* Smaller numbers mean a higher performance
1 This benchmark is not used for the average calculation

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.

Dead Trigger 2

Dead Trigger 2

2013
high
100%
Mali-T880 MP12:
55 56 56 ~ 56 fps
82%
Mali-T880 MP2:
30 52 57 ~ 46 fps
Asphalt 8: Airborne

Asphalt 8: Airborne

2013
low
100%
Mali-T880 MP12:
30 30 ~ 30 fps
100%
Mali-T880 MP2:
30 30 ~ 30 fps
high
100%
Mali-T880 MP12:
30 30 31 ~ 30 fps
100%
Mali-T880 MP2:
29 30 ~ 30 fps
Real Racing 3

Real Racing 3

2013
high
100%
Mali-T880 MP12:
44  fps
Temple Run 2

Temple Run 2

2013
high
100%
Mali-T880 MP12:
60  fps
87%
Mali-T880 MP2:
52  fps

Average Gaming ARM Mali-T880 MP12 → 100%

Average Gaming 30-70 fps → 100%

Average Gaming ARM Mali-T880 MP2 → 92%

Average Gaming 30-70 fps → 84%

ARM Mali-T880 MP12lowmed.highultraQHD4K
Dead Trigger 256
Asphalt 8: Airborne3030
Real Racing 344
Temple Run 260
< 30 fps
< 60 fps
< 120 fps
≥ 120 fps
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Dead Trigger 246
Asphalt 8: Airborne3030
Temple Run 252
< 30 fps
< 60 fps
< 120 fps
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