Skip to content
InnoReviews

Google Tensor G3 vs MediaTek Helio G85

WINNER
Google Tensor G3
48.4Inno Score
VS
M
26.2Inno Score
41.6CPU20
41GPU—
52.2Benchmarks21.9
69Efficiency44.2
7 spec wins — Google Tensor G31 spec wins — MediaTek Helio G85

InnoReviews verdict

Google Tensor G3 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 48.4 to 26.2, pulling ahead mainly in benchmarks (+30) and efficiency (+25). 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 G3

  • Stronger CPU score: 42 vs 20
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 52 vs 22
  • Stronger efficiency score: 69 vs 44
  • 317% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,750 vs 420
  • 233% higher AnTuTu 10: 900,000 vs 270,000

Reasons to pick the MediaTek Helio G85

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

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus MediaTek Helio G85
SpecGoogle Tensor G3MediaTek Helio G85
Announced20232020
Process4 nm+67%12 nm
TDP (typical)8 W5 W+37%
ArchitectureArmv9Armv8.2

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus MediaTek Helio G85
SpecGoogle Tensor G3MediaTek Helio G85
Cores9+13%8
Core configuration1x2.91 GHz Cortex-X3 + 4x2.37 GHz Cortex-A715 + 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A5102x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 + 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55
Max clock2.91 GHz+46%2 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus MediaTek Helio G85
SpecGoogle Tensor G3MediaTek Helio G85
GPUArm Mali-G715 MC7Arm Mali-G52 MC2
GPU clock890 MHz—

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus MediaTek Helio G85
SpecGoogle Tensor G3MediaTek Helio G85
NPUGoogle Edge TPU—

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus MediaTek Helio G85
SpecGoogle Tensor G3MediaTek Helio G85
Memory typeLPDDR5XLPDDR4X-1800
Max bandwidth—14.4 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus MediaTek Helio G85
SpecGoogle Tensor G3MediaTek Helio G85
ModemExternal (Samsung Exynos 5300)Integrated LTE Cat-7
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth—5.0

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus MediaTek Helio G85
SpecGoogle Tensor G3MediaTek Helio G85
Max display—FHD+ @ 60Hz
Video capture4K@60fps2K@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus MediaTek Helio G85
SpecGoogle Tensor G3MediaTek Helio G85
AnTuTu 10900,000+233%Top 36%270,000Top 86%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,750+317%Top 25%420Top 84%
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,350+222%Top 26%1,350Top 87%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme2,400Top 47%—

Related comparisons

Google Tensor G3vs Dimensity 7400 UltraVSGoogle Tensor G3vs MediaTek Dimensity 9000VSGoogle Tensor G3vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2VSGoogle Tensor G3vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1VSMediaTek Helio G85vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 439VSMediaTek Helio G85vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 450VSMediaTek Helio G85vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 460VSMediaTek Helio G85vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 625VS

Try another matchup