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ARM Mali G71 review. Compare 118 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among graphics cards and if it is worth buying.

2.1

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the graphics card's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best graphics cards on the market.

Score components:

90.0%

2.1

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Very poor
2.1

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the graphics card's technical performance, covering key areas such as gaming and rendering performance, ray tracing, memory configuration, power efficiency, cooling, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

44.0%

1.2

Performance

24.0%

1.0

Memory

12.0%

3.9

Power & Cooling

11.0%

4.5

Platform & Features

5.0%

4.0

Design

4.0%

5.0

Connectivity & Media

Very poor
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User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.

When it matters: When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.

Score components:

70.0%

?

User reviews

30.0%

?

Popularity

  • 8.0
    Gaming

    Score components:

    45.0%

    ?

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    ?

    VRAM

    20.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    ?

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 7.7
    Video editing

    Score components:

    35.0%

    7.0

    AV1 encode

    30.0%

    ?

    VRAM

    20.0%

    ?

    Floating-point performance

    15.0%

    ?

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 8.0
    1080p

    Score components:

    55.0%

    ?

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    ?

    VRAM

    10.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    ?

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 8.0
    1440p

    Score components:

    50.0%

    ?

    Floating-point performance

    30.0%

    ?

    VRAM

    15.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    ?

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 8.0
    4K

    Score components:

    40.0%

    ?

    Floating-point performance

    35.0%

    ?

    VRAM

    20.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    ?

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

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    N/A~ £620

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Verdict

The ARM Mali-G71 is a high-end mobile graphics processor based on the 16nm/10nm Bifrost architecture, featuring scalability from 1 to 32 shader cores with a typical clock speed of 850 MHz and a configurable L2 cache of 128KB to 2MB. It introduced major innovations such as quad-based vectorization and claused shaders, supporting modern APIs like Vulkan 1.0, OpenGL ES 3.2, and OpenCL 2.0. Its main advantages include a 40% improvement in performance density and 20% higher energy efficiency compared to the predecessor Mali-T880, making it well-suited for 4K displays and mobile VR/AR experiences. However, as an older flagship (released in 2016), its primary drawbacks are lack of hardware-accelerated ray tracing and significantly lower performance-per-watt compared to modern Mali-G700 series GPUs.

Technical Specifications of ARM Mali G71

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the graphics card's technical performance, covering key areas such as gaming and rendering performance, ray tracing, memory configuration, power efficiency, cooling, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

44.0%

?

Performance

24.0%

?

Memory

12.0%

?

Power & Cooling

11.0%

?

Platform & Features

5.0%

?

Design

4.0%

?

Connectivity & Media

2.1
ARM Mali G71 has a technical score of 2.14 points, which is lower than that of 99.8% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.

When it matters: When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.

Score components:

70.0%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the graphics card.
When it matters: When you prefer a graphics card that has already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
1.0
ARM Mali G71 has a popularity of 1 points, which is lower than 55.9% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the graphics card's overall rating with its cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for a graphics card that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

2.1

Overall score

40.0%

7.2

Price

3.7
ARM Mali G71 has a quality-to-price ratio of 3.7 points, which is lower than 99.8% of products in this category.
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
What it is: Benchmark result from 3DMark Time Spy, a synthetic DirectX 12 test often used as a quick gaming-performance reference.
When it matters: When you need a fast rough performance sort before digging into game-specific reviews and frame-rate data.

Importance: LOW

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3DMark Port Royal score
What it is: Benchmark result from 3DMark Port Royal, a synthetic test focused on ray tracing performance.
When it matters: When ray tracing matters in the games you actually play and you want one quick way to separate stronger and weaker RT cards.

Importance: LOW

N/A
PassMark (G3D) result
What it is: Overall GPU performance score in PassMark G3D benchmark
When it matters: When you need one broad score to sort cards into rough performance tiers.

Importance: LOW

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PassMark (DirectCompute) result
What it is: PassMark score for DirectCompute performance tests
When it matters: When compute workloads matter alongside gaming performance.

Importance: LOW

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Floating-point performance
What it is: Theoretical floating-point compute performance of the GPU.
When it matters: When rendering, AI, or heavy compute work needs strong single-precision throughput.

Importance: LOW

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VRAM
What it is: Total video memory available on the graphics card
When it matters: When you play at high settings, use texture mods, or work with large creative projects.

Importance: HIGH

N/A
Memory type
What it is: Type of graphics memory used (GDDR6, HBM2e, etc.)
When it matters: When memory technology is part of the buying decision because it affects bandwidth class, power use, and product positioning.

Importance: LOW

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GDDR version
What it is: Generation of GDDR memory used by the graphics card.
When it matters: When you want to separate older memory generations from newer ones before comparing bandwidth, power behavior, and market tier.

Importance: LOW

N/A
Memory bus width
What it is: Width of the memory interface bus in bits
When it matters: When you care about steadier performance at higher resolutions, heavier texture settings, or ray-traced workloads that stress memory traffic.

Importance: HIGH

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Maximum memory bandwidth
What it is: Maximum data transfer rate between GPU and its memory
When it matters: When 4K gaming, ray tracing, or creator work can choke a slower memory subsystem.

Importance: HIGH

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PCI Express (PCIe) version
What it is: Version of PCI Express interface supported
When it matters: When you are pairing the card with an older motherboard and want to avoid leaving bandwidth or future compatibility on the table.

Importance: LOW

N/A
PCIe lanes
What it is: Number of PCI Express lanes used for communication
When it matters: When limited lane width could bottleneck the card in some systems.

Importance: LOW

N/A
DirectX version
What it is: Highest supported DirectX API version
When it matters: When you play newer Windows games that depend on the latest graphics features.

Importance: LOW

11.1
ARM Mali G71 supports DirectX 11.1, which is older than on 100% of graphics cards.
Vulkan version
What it is: Highest supported Vulkan API version
When it matters: When modern games, emulators, or creative apps lean on Vulkan support.

Importance: LOW

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OpenGL version
What it is: Highest supported OpenGL API version
When it matters: When older games or pro apps still depend on OpenGL compatibility.

Importance: LOW

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Max displays supported
What it is: Total number of external displays supported simultaneously
When it matters: When you run a multi-monitor desk for sim racing, trading, or editing.

Importance: LOW

N/A
Max digital resolution
What it is: Maximum supported digital display resolution
When it matters: When you plan to drive 4K or 8K panels at their native resolution.

Importance: LOW

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DisplayPort outputs
What it is: Number of DisplayPort video outputs
When it matters: When your setup needs several high-refresh monitors without adapters.

Importance: LOW

N/A
DisplayPort version
What it is: Version of DisplayPort standard supported
When it matters: When your monitor setup depends on newer DisplayPort features for higher refresh rates, higher resolution, or better cable flexibility.

Importance: LOW

N/A
DisplayPort link rates
What it is: Supported data link rates for DisplayPort connections
When it matters: When you are pushing high resolution and refresh rate over DisplayPort.

Importance: LOW

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Thermal Design Power (TDP)
What it is: Typical power consumption under full load (TDP)
When it matters: When you need a realistic idea of power draw before choosing a PSU or case.

Importance: MEDIUM

N/A
Power consumption while under peak load
What it is: Peak power draw of the graphics card under maximum load.
When it matters: When transient-heavy gaming loads could stress your power supply.

Importance: LOW

N/A
Recommended PSU wattage
What it is: Recommended wattage of the system power supply
When it matters: When you are checking whether your current power supply is enough.

Importance: LOW

N/A
Board power limit
What it is: Maximum configurable power limit for the GPU board
When it matters: When you care about how far the card can be pushed through tuning or factory power settings.

Importance: LOW

N/A
PCIe power spec
What it is: PCIe power delivery specification followed
When it matters: When you are checking whether the slot and external cables match the card's intended power-delivery standard.

Importance: LOW

N/A
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Size
What it is: Physical size of the GPU card
When it matters: When you need the card to fit a compact case without blocking nearby hardware.

Importance: LOW

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Length
What it is: Physical length of the GPU card
When it matters: When front radiators or drive cages leave only limited GPU clearance.

Importance: LOW

N/A
Height
What it is: Physical height of the GPU card
When it matters: When side panels, brackets, or tight case layouts reduce vertical clearance.

Importance: LOW

N/A
Slot width
What it is: Number of PCIe slots occupied by the card
When it matters: When you need room for another PCIe card or better airflow under the GPU.

Importance: LOW

N/A
Weight
What it is: Total weight of the graphics card
When it matters: When sag, bracket support, or shipping stress matters in your build.

Importance: LOW

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ARM Mali G71 vs the average graphics card

Total
  • 58.5% lower boost clock speed
    ARM Mali G71 has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,037 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.
  • 87.5% smaller L1 cache
    ARM Mali G71 has fewer L1 cache than the average graphics card (16 vs 128). The average graphics card has 128 L1 cache.
  • 3.2x larger process node
    ARM Mali G71 has a higher process node than the average graphics card (16 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.
  • 7 older
    ARM Mali G71 was released earlier than the average graphics card (2,016 vs 2,023).
  • No XeSS support
    ARM Mali G71 does not support XeSS, the average graphics card does.
  • No mesh shaders
    ARM Mali G71 does not support mesh shaders, the average graphics card does.
  • Older DirectX version
    ARM Mali G71 supports an older DirectX version than the average graphics card (11.1 vs 12 Ultimate).
  • Older OpenCL version
    ARM Mali G71 supports an older OpenCL version than the average graphics card (2 vs 3.0).
  • No AV1 encoding
    ARM Mali G71 does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
  • No AV1 decoding
    ARM Mali G71 does not support AV1 decoding, the average graphics card does.
  • 58.5% lower boost clock speed
    ARM Mali G71 has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,037 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.
    What it is: Maximum boost frequency the GPU can reach under load
    When it matters: When you want a rough idea of peak advertised frequency, while knowing real sustained clocks still depend on cooling and power limits.

    Importance: HIGH

    ARM Mali G71 has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,037 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.1037 MHz vs 2500 MHz
  • 3.2x larger process node
    ARM Mali G71 has a higher process node than the average graphics card (16 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.
    What it is: Size of the manufacturing process in nanometers
    When it matters: When process node differences may affect power, heat, and overall efficiency.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    ARM Mali G71 has a higher process node than the average graphics card (16 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.16 nm vs 5 nm
  • No AV1 encoding
    ARM Mali G71 does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
    What it is: Supports hardware encoding of AV1 video codec
    When it matters: When you stream or export video and want efficient AV1 encoding on the GPU.

    Importance: LOW

    ARM Mali G71 does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
  • 7 older
    ARM Mali G71 was released earlier than the average graphics card (2,016 vs 2,023).
    What it is: Official release or launch date of the GPU
    When it matters: When you care about platform age, driver maturity, and how current the design is.

    Importance: LOW

    ARM Mali G71 was released earlier than the average graphics card (2,016 vs 2,023).2,016 vs 2,023
  • No AV1 decoding
    ARM Mali G71 does not support AV1 decoding, the average graphics card does.
    What it is: Supports hardware decoding of AV1 video codec
    When it matters: When you watch modern AV1 video without leaning on the CPU.

    Importance: LOW

    ARM Mali G71 does not support AV1 decoding, the average graphics card does.No vs yes
  • No mesh shaders
    ARM Mali G71 does not support mesh shaders, the average graphics card does.
    What it is: Supports mesh shader rendering pipeline
    When it matters: When newer game engines depend on modern geometry features.

    Importance: LOW

    ARM Mali G71 does not support mesh shaders, the average graphics card does.No vs yes
  • No XeSS support
    ARM Mali G71 does not support XeSS, the average graphics card does.
    What it is: Supports Intel XeSS AI upscaling technology
    When it matters: When the games you play support Intel XeSS and you want another upscaling option.

    Importance: LOW

    ARM Mali G71 does not support XeSS, the average graphics card does.
  • 84.7% worse value for money
    ARM Mali G71 has worse value for money than the average graphics card (3.67 vs 6.785).
    What it is: An indicator that combines the graphics card's overall rating with its cost.
    When it matters: When you are looking for a graphics card that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
    ARM Mali G71 has worse value for money than the average graphics card (3.67 vs 6.785).3.67 vs 6.79
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about ARM Mali G71?

  • Improved energy efficiency, offering up to 20% higher power savings compared to the previous Mali-T880
  • Scalable architecture that supports up to 32 shader cores, allowing for higher performance density
  • Optimized for advanced mobile use cases like Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) with low latency and 120Hz support
  • Full support for modern graphics APIs including Vulkan 1.0 and OpenCL 2.0
  • Significant performance leap for its time, with benchmarks comparing it favorably to entry-level laptop discrete GPUs like the GeForce 940M

What customers dislike about ARM Mali G71?

  • Difficulty with software emulation due to the lack of open-source drivers, a common complaint for Mali GPUs
  • Performance in modern configurations (like the MP2 variant) is now considered entry-level and may struggle with the latest high-end games
  • Actual sustained performance is highly dependent on a device's thermal limits and specific core configuration (e.g., MP2 vs MP20)
  • Early user sentiment suggested that at its launch, mobile apps and screen technology had not yet advanced enough to fully utilize its high-end power

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