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The Mali-450 was retired to the bin of history, used only in smart-TVs and obscure IoT devices where compatibility didn't matter. He was a hero of the budget sector, a legend who proved that old tech could still serve a purpose. But the industry had moved past him. He was a bridge to nowhere. Mali-g31 Mp2 Vs Mali-450
This is the story of two warriors born eras apart, separated by the relentless march of Moore’s Law, yet destined to collide in the budget smartphone arena. Are you looking at a specific or TV
| | Mali-G31 MP2 | Mali-450 MP4 | |---|---|---| | | 2018 | 2012 | | Architecture | Valhall | Utgard | | Cores | 2 | 4 | | OpenGL ES | 3.2 | 2.0 | | Vulkan | 1.1 | None | | Relative Performance | 1.0x (baseline) | ~0.65x | | Power Efficiency | Good | Poor | | Status | Current (low-end) | Obsolete | But the industry had moved past him
The Mali-G31 MP2 is roughly 2x to 3x faster than the Mali-450 MP4 in modern workloads. In legacy tests (T-Rex), the difference is smaller, but once shader complexity increases, the G31 pulls away dramatically.
In summary, the is the modern standard for entry-level devices, offering superior performance, API support, and energy efficiency, making it the clear winner over the aging Mali-450 .