We cannot rely on core counts. Let's look at synthetic benchmarks (GFXBench, Antutu, 3DMark) that normalize performance.
The is significantly superior to the Mali-450 due to its modern Bifrost architecture, which offers better energy efficiency and support for much newer graphics APIs like Vulkan 1.2 and OpenGL ES 3.2 . While the Mali-450 was a powerhouse of the 2012 era, it is limited to the aging Utgard architecture and only supports OpenGL ES 2.0 , making it incompatible with many modern apps and games. Architecture and Efficiency Mali-g31 Mp2 Vs Mali-450
The Mali-G31 MP2 is the superior GPU despite being marketed as "entry level." It supports modern APIs (Vulkan, OpenGL ES 3.2) and is more efficient. The Mali-450 is a legacy part (circa 2012) found in older low-end devices. We cannot rely on core counts
Built on ARM's , the Mali-450 was the upgrade to the legendary Mali-400. It was designed for HD-ready devices. The "MP4" suffix means it has four pixel processors (fragments) and one triangle (vertex) processor per core. For its time, it was revolutionary, powering devices like the Rockchip RK3288 TV boxes and early MediaTek tablets. While the Mali-450 was a powerhouse of the
is a nostalgic relic that still works for very basic TV interfaces, but the Mali-G31 MP2