Google Tensor G3 vs MediaTek Helio G99
41.6CPU24.1
41GPU21.2
52.2Benchmarks32.1
69Efficiency54.9
8 spec wins — Google Tensor G31 spec wins — MediaTek Helio G99
InnoReviews verdict
Google Tensor G3 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 48.4 to 30.2, pulling ahead mainly in benchmarks (+20) and GPU (+20). MediaTek Helio G99 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 24
- Stronger GPU score: 41 vs 21
- Stronger benchmarks score: 52 vs 32
- Stronger efficiency score: 69 vs 55
- 596% higher 3DMark Wild Life Extreme: 2,400 vs 345
Reasons to pick the MediaTek Helio G99
- 37% lower TDP (typical): 5 W vs 8 W
General
| Spec | Google Tensor G3 | MediaTek Helio G99 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023 | 2022 |
| Process | 4 nm+33% | 6 nm |
| TDP (typical) | 8 W | 5 W+37% |
| Architecture | Armv9 | Armv8.2 |
CPU
| Spec | Google Tensor G3 | MediaTek Helio G99 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 9+13% | 8 |
| Core configuration | 1x2.91 GHz Cortex-X3 + 4x2.37 GHz Cortex-A715 + 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A510 | 2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| Max clock | 2.91 GHz+32% | 2.2 GHz |
GPU
| Spec | Google Tensor G3 | MediaTek Helio G99 |
|---|---|---|
| GPU | Arm Mali-G715 MC7 | Arm Mali-G57 MC2 |
| GPU clock | 890 MHz | — |
AI
| Spec | Google Tensor G3 | MediaTek Helio G99 |
|---|---|---|
| NPU | Google Edge TPU | — |
Memory
| Spec | Google Tensor G3 | MediaTek Helio G99 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR4X-4266 |
| Max bandwidth | — | 17.1 GB/s |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Tensor G3 | MediaTek Helio G99 |
|---|---|---|
| Modem | External (Samsung Exynos 5300) | Integrated 4G LTE Cat-13 |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.2 |
Media
| Spec | Google Tensor G3 | MediaTek Helio G99 |
|---|---|---|
| Max display | — | FHD+ @ 120Hz |
| Video capture | 4K@60fps | 1080p@60fps |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Google Tensor G3 | MediaTek Helio G99 |
|---|---|---|
| AnTuTu 10 | 900,000+122% | 405,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,750+140% | 730 |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,350+116% | 2,010 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 2,400+596% | 345 |
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