OVERVIEW

What is Mali G1-Premium?

Next-Generation Arm GPU Delivering High Efficiency for Premium Experiences

Mali G1-Premium is based on our flagship Mali G1-Ultra GPU from our 5th Gen Arm GPU architecture family. Engineered for premium SoCs, it introduces the optional next-generation Arm Ray Tracing Unit (RTUv2),* improves AI performance, and enables flagship-like gaming experiences on premium smartphone devices. Designed for mobile OEMs, silicon vendors, and studios developing high-end games on smartphones, Mali G1-Premium delivers immersive visuals, real-time intelligence, and sustainable gaming performance.

 

BENEFITS

Power-Efficient Performance for High-End Gaming

Energy Efficiency for Extended Battery Life

Mali G1-Premium offers our highest performance and efficiency for the premium tier, enabling longer, more immersive gameplay.

Next-Level Ray Tracing

Optional Arm RTUv2 hardware delivers 2x ray tracing performance compared to the previous generation, bringing immersive lighting and reflections to mobile gaming.1
Faster AI at the Edge

Real-time AI tasks, such as HDR enhancement, segmentation, and inference, benefit from up to 2x FP16 throughput and reduced latency.
FEATURES

Scalable Architecture and Optional Ray Tracing for Premium Devices

Image Region Dependences

Increasing GPU utilization for more complex gaming scenes with multiple render passes.
Arm RTUv2: 2nd-Gen Ray Tracing Unit (Optional)

Integrated into each shader core and featuring improved handling of incoherent rays, RTUv2 accelerates physically accurate light modeling with improved performance and efficiency*.

AI Acceleration for FP16/MMUL

Enhancements include FP16 matrix multiplication and up to 2x throughput than previous generations for on-device workloads.
Tile-Based Performance Counters

Enabling game developers to pinpoint and optimize frame hotspots and bottlenecks.

Arm Mali G1-Premium Block Diagram
SPECIFICATIONS

Mali G1-Premium Specifications

Mali G1-Premium GPU delivers premium-tier graphics performance and enhanced efficiency for extended gameplay, including:

  • Shader core count: Scalable up to 9 cores.
  • Ray tracing: Optional second-generation hardware acceleration (RTUv2).*
  • AI capabilities: Enhanced FP16 matrix multiply acceleration.
  • Performance management: Tile-based performance counters.

    • Visit Arm Developer for more details.

    Key Documentation


    *Note: Availability of RTUv2 hardware depends on Arm silicon partners’ implementation. Not all Mali-G1 Premium-based devices include ray tracing capability.

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Unity Optimization Guide for Arm GPUs

Discover Unity performance tips tailored for Arm-based mobile GPUs to enhance gaming efficiency and visual quality.

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Unreal Engine Best Practices for Arm GPUs

Access performance tuning guidance to optimize Unreal Engine games for Arm-based mobile GPUs.

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Frequently Asked Questions: Mali G1-Premium GPU

1. What is Mali G1-Premium?

Mali G1-Premium is a premium-tier GPU based on the Arm 5th Gen architecture, offering high performance and power efficiency for smartphones. It is derived from the Mali G1-Ultra but tuned for devices that need flagship-like gaming without the full flagship footprint.

 2. Does Mali G1-Premium support ray tracing?

Yes, optionally. Mali G1-Premium supports second-generation ray tracing (RTUv2) as an optional feature, depending on silicon partner implementation. When enabled, it delivers up to 2x the ray tracing performance of the previous generation, allowing for immersive lighting and reflection effects.

3. How does Mali G1-Premium benefit AI workloads?

The GPU includes enhanced FP16/MMUL support, delivering up to 2x faster AI inference for tasks like HDR enhancement, segmentation, and scene understanding. These capabilities allow smarter mobile experiences without needing cloud compute.

4. What’s the scalability of Mali G1-Premium?

Mali G1-Premium scales up to 9 shader cores and features a dual L2 cache for better bandwidth and reduced congestion. This makes it suitable for a wide range of premium SoC configurations, balancing performance with energy efficiency.

5. What developer tools or APIs are supported?

Developers can use Mali G1-Premium with the Vulkan API (VK_KHR_ray_tracing_pipeline) and benefit from tile-based performance counters. Arm provides optimization guides and SDKs through its developer portal, with support for Unity and Unreal workflows on Lumex-based platforms.

1. Compared to previous generation. Testing done internally, March, 2025; actual results may vary.