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Google Tensor G3 vs MediaTek Helio G96

WINNER
Google Tensor G3
48.4Inno Score
VS
M
28.5Inno Score
41.6CPU21.1
41GPU—
52.2Benchmarks27.7
69Efficiency44.2
7 spec wins — Google Tensor G31 spec wins — MediaTek Helio G96

InnoReviews verdict

Google Tensor G3 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 48.4 to 28.5, pulling ahead mainly in efficiency (+25) and benchmarks (+25). MediaTek Helio G96 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 21
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 52 vs 28
  • Stronger efficiency score: 69 vs 44
  • 230% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,750 vs 530
  • 165% higher AnTuTu 10: 900,000 vs 340,000

Reasons to pick the MediaTek Helio G96

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

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus MediaTek Helio G96
SpecGoogle Tensor G3MediaTek Helio G96
Announced20232021
Process4 nm+67%12 nm
TDP (typical)8 W5 W+37%
ArchitectureArmv9Armv8.2

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus MediaTek Helio G96
SpecGoogle Tensor G3MediaTek Helio G96
Cores9+13%8
Core configuration1x2.91 GHz Cortex-X3 + 4x2.37 GHz Cortex-A715 + 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A5102x2.05 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55
Max clock2.91 GHz+42%2.05 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus MediaTek Helio G96
SpecGoogle Tensor G3MediaTek Helio G96
GPUArm Mali-G715 MC7Arm Mali-G57 MC2
GPU clock890 MHz—

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus MediaTek Helio G96
SpecGoogle Tensor G3MediaTek Helio G96
NPUGoogle Edge TPU—

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus MediaTek Helio G96
SpecGoogle Tensor G3MediaTek Helio G96
Memory typeLPDDR5XLPDDR4X-2133
Max bandwidth—17.1 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus MediaTek Helio G96
SpecGoogle Tensor G3MediaTek Helio G96
ModemExternal (Samsung Exynos 5300)Integrated LTE Cat-13
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth—5.2

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus MediaTek Helio G96
SpecGoogle Tensor G3MediaTek Helio G96
Max display—FHD+ @ 120Hz
Video capture4K@60fps2K@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus MediaTek Helio G96
SpecGoogle Tensor G3MediaTek Helio G96
AnTuTu 10900,000+165%Top 36%340,000Top 79%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,750+230%Top 25%530Top 79%
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,350+149%Top 26%1,750Top 78%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme2,400Top 47%—

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