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Google Tensor G2 vs MediaTek Dimensity 8400

Google Tensor G2
36.8Inno Score
VS
WINNER
MediaTek Dimensity 8400
53.6Inno Score
30.6CPU44.9
31.8GPU44
36.2Benchmarks63.5
58.3Efficiency73.8
0 spec wins — Google Tensor G28 spec wins — MediaTek Dimensity 8400

InnoReviews verdict

MediaTek Dimensity 8400 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 53.6 to 36.8, pulling ahead mainly in benchmarks (+27) and efficiency (+16). Google Tensor G2 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Google Tensor G2

No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.

Reasons to pick the MediaTek Dimensity 8400

  • Stronger CPU score: 45 vs 31
  • Stronger GPU score: 44 vs 32
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 64 vs 36
  • Stronger efficiency score: 74 vs 58
  • 112% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,650,000 vs 780,000

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus MediaTek Dimensity 8400
SpecGoogle Tensor G2MediaTek Dimensity 8400
Announced20222024
Process5 nm4 nm+20%
TDP (typical)8 W6 W+25%
ArchitectureArmv8.2Armv9.2

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus MediaTek Dimensity 8400
SpecGoogle Tensor G2MediaTek Dimensity 8400
Cores88
Core configuration2x2.85 GHz Cortex-X1 + 2x2.35 GHz Cortex-A78 + 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A551x3.25 GHz Cortex-A725 + 3x3.0 GHz Cortex-A725 + 4x2.1 GHz Cortex-A725
Max clock2.85 GHz3.25 GHz+14%

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus MediaTek Dimensity 8400
SpecGoogle Tensor G2MediaTek Dimensity 8400
GPUArm Mali-G710 MC7Arm Mali-G720 MC7
GPU clock848 MHz—

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus MediaTek Dimensity 8400
SpecGoogle Tensor G2MediaTek Dimensity 8400
NPUGoogle Edge TPUMediaTek NPU 880

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus MediaTek Dimensity 8400
SpecGoogle Tensor G2MediaTek Dimensity 8400
Memory typeLPDDR5LPDDR5X-8533
Max bandwidth—68.3 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus MediaTek Dimensity 8400
SpecGoogle Tensor G2MediaTek Dimensity 8400
ModemExternal (Samsung Exynos 5300)Integrated 5G modem
Max download—5.2 Gbps
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth—5.4

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus MediaTek Dimensity 8400
SpecGoogle Tensor G2MediaTek Dimensity 8400
Video capture4K@60fps4K@60fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus MediaTek Dimensity 8400
SpecGoogle Tensor G2MediaTek Dimensity 8400
AnTuTu 10780,0001,650,000+112%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,4301,620+13%
Geekbench 6 (multi)3,4506,400+86%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme1,8003,400+89%

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