OVERVIEW

What is Mali G1-Pro?

Next-Generation High-Efficiency Arm GPU for Mainstream Mobile Devices

Mali G1-Pro is based on our flagship Mali G1-Ultra and Premium GPUs from our 5th Gen Arm GPU architecture family. Engineered for mainstream SoCs, it delivers premium GPU capabilities and technology improvements to a broad market, making top-class benefits accessible to all consumers. With optional next-generation Arm Ray Tracing Unit (RTUv2), enhanced AI capabilities, and flagship-class gaming performance, Mali G1-Pro empowers mobile OEMs, silicon vendors, and content studios to bring high-end, real-time experiences to mainstream devices. Designed for smartphones, DTVs, and set-top boxes, Mali G1-Pro delivers immersive graphics and intelligent performance for a broad range of markets.

BENEFITS

Balanced Performance and Efficiency Across Devices

Premium Features and Efficiency

The Mali G1-Pro offers our highest tier for performance and efficiency, enabling longer, more immersive experiences than previous generations.
Range of Performance Options

Mali G1-Pro offers a range of performance choices, ranging from a single core up to five cores to address a variety of market needs and price points.

Enhanced Configurability

Optional Arm Ray Tracing v2 allows for realistic lighting, shadows, and reflections in mainstream mobile devices.

FEATURES

Flexible Graphics Architecture, Tuned for Efficiency and Scale

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, up to 2x throughput than previous generations for on-device workloads.1
Tile-Based Performance Counters

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

Arm Mali G1-Pro Block Diagram
SPECIFICATIONS

Mali G1-Pro Specifications

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

  • Shader core count: Scalable up to 5 cores.
  • Ray tracing: Optional second-generation hardware acceleration (RTUv2).*
  • AI capabilities: Enhanced FP16 matrix multiply acceleration.
  • Performance management: Tile-based performance counters.

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Key Documentation

 

*Availability of RTUv2 hardware depends on the Arm silicon partner implementation. Not all Mali G1-Premium-based devices include the ray tracing capability.

DEVELOPER

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Unity Optimization Guide for Arm GPUs

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Unreal Engine Best Practices for Arm GPUs

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Frequently Asked Questions: Mali G1-Pro GPU

1. What is Mali G1-Pro?

Mali G1-Pro is a 5th Gen Arm GPU designed for mainstream mobile and consumer markets. It extends premium features, like ray tracing and AI acceleration, to a broader range of devices, including smartphones, DTVs, and set-top boxes.

 2. Does Mali G1-Pro support ray tracing?

Yes, optionally. Mali G1-Pro supports second-generation ray tracing (RTUv2), depending on implementation by Arm silicon partners. It enables realistic lighting, shadows, and reflections in mainstream mobile gaming experiences.

3. What level of performance does Mali G1-Pro offer?

Mali G1-Pro is scalable up to 5 cores and delivers significant efficiency improvements. It supports immersive gameplay, reduced power draw, and premium visuals across a range of price points and device classes.

 4. How is Mali G1-Pro optimized for AI?

With enhanced FP16 matrix multiplication, Mali G1-Pro delivers up to 2x throughput for tasks like segmentation, HDR enhancement, and real-time processing than previous generations, enabling smarter user experiences on mobile devices.

 5. What tools and APIs can developers use with Mali G1-Pro?

Developers can use the Arm SDK with the Vulkan ray tracing (VK_KHR_ray_tracing_pipeline) and Unity/Unreal support to help optimize performance. Tile-based performance counters also help identify frame bottlenecks during game development.

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