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Google Tensor G2 vs MediaTek Helio G85

WINNER
Google Tensor G2
42.8Inno Score
VS
M
26.2Inno Score
36.6CPU20
36.2GPU—
48.6Benchmarks21.9
58.3Efficiency44.2
6 spec wins — Google Tensor G21 spec wins — MediaTek Helio G85

InnoReviews verdict

Google Tensor G2 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 42.8 to 26.2, pulling ahead mainly in benchmarks (+27) and CPU (+17). MediaTek Helio G85 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

  • Stronger CPU score: 37 vs 20
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 49 vs 22
  • Stronger efficiency score: 58 vs 44
  • 240% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,430 vs 420
  • 189% higher AnTuTu 10: 780,000 vs 270,000

Reasons to pick the MediaTek Helio G85

  • 37% lower TDP (typical): 5 W vs 8 W

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus MediaTek Helio G85
SpecGoogle Tensor G2MediaTek Helio G85
Announced20222020
Process5 nm+58%12 nm
TDP (typical)8 W5 W+37%
ArchitectureArmv8.2Armv8.2

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus MediaTek Helio G85
SpecGoogle Tensor G2MediaTek Helio G85
Cores88
Core configuration2x2.85 GHz Cortex-X1 + 2x2.35 GHz Cortex-A78 + 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A552x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 + 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55
Max clock2.85 GHz+43%2 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus MediaTek Helio G85
SpecGoogle Tensor G2MediaTek Helio G85
GPUArm Mali-G710 MC7Arm Mali-G52 MC2
GPU clock848 MHz—

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus MediaTek Helio G85
SpecGoogle Tensor G2MediaTek Helio G85
NPUGoogle Edge TPU—

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus MediaTek Helio G85
SpecGoogle Tensor G2MediaTek Helio G85
Memory typeLPDDR5LPDDR4X-1800
Max bandwidth—14.4 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus MediaTek Helio G85
SpecGoogle Tensor G2MediaTek Helio G85
ModemExternal (Samsung Exynos 5300)Integrated LTE Cat-7
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth—5.0

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus MediaTek Helio G85
SpecGoogle Tensor G2MediaTek Helio G85
Max display—FHD+ @ 60Hz
Video capture4K@60fps2K@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus MediaTek Helio G85
SpecGoogle Tensor G2MediaTek Helio G85
AnTuTu 10780,000+189%Top 44%270,000Top 86%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,430+240%Top 30%420Top 84%
Geekbench 6 (multi)3,450+156%Top 35%1,350Top 87%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme1,800Top 57%—

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