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Google Tensor G2 vs MediaTek Dimensity 8400

Google Tensor G2
42.8Inno Score
VS
WINNER
MediaTek Dimensity 8400
56.3Inno Score
36.6CPU45.9
36.2GPU46.1
48.6Benchmarks71.7
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, 56.3 to 42.8, pulling ahead mainly in benchmarks (+23) and efficiency (+16). Google Tensor G2 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

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: 46 vs 37
  • Stronger GPU score: 46 vs 36
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 72 vs 49
  • Stronger efficiency score: 74 vs 58
  • 150% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,946,644 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 10780,000Top 44%1,946,644+150%Top 12%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,430Top 30%1,450+1%Top 28%
Geekbench 6 (multi)3,450Top 35%6,400+86%Top 16%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme1,800Top 57%3,400+89%Top 32%
AnTuTu 10 (CPU)—560,176Top 32%
AnTuTu 10 (GPU)—642,040Top 23%
AnTuTu 10 (Memory)—339,619Top 23%
AnTuTu 10 (UX)—404,809Top 32%

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