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Google Tensor G3 vs MediaTek Helio G99

WINNER
Google Tensor G3
48.4Inno Score
VS
MediaTek Helio G99
32Inno Score
41.6CPU24.1
41GPU21.2
52.2Benchmarks40.1
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 32, pulling ahead mainly in GPU (+20) and CPU (+18). 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 40
  • 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

General comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus MediaTek Helio G99
SpecGoogle Tensor G3MediaTek Helio G99
Announced20232022
Process4 nm+33%6 nm
TDP (typical)8 W5 W+37%
ArchitectureArmv9Armv8.2

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus MediaTek Helio G99
SpecGoogle Tensor G3MediaTek Helio G99
Cores9+13%8
Core configuration1x2.91 GHz Cortex-X3 + 4x2.37 GHz Cortex-A715 + 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A5102x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55
Max clock2.91 GHz+32%2.2 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus MediaTek Helio G99
SpecGoogle Tensor G3MediaTek Helio G99
GPUArm Mali-G715 MC7Arm Mali-G57 MC2
GPU clock890 MHz—

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus MediaTek Helio G99
SpecGoogle Tensor G3MediaTek Helio G99
NPUGoogle Edge TPU—

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus MediaTek Helio G99
SpecGoogle Tensor G3MediaTek Helio G99
Memory typeLPDDR5XLPDDR4X-4266
Max bandwidth—17.1 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus MediaTek Helio G99
SpecGoogle Tensor G3MediaTek Helio G99
ModemExternal (Samsung Exynos 5300)Integrated 4G LTE Cat-13
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth—5.2

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus MediaTek Helio G99
SpecGoogle Tensor G3MediaTek Helio G99
Max display—FHD+ @ 120Hz
Video capture4K@60fps1080p@60fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus MediaTek Helio G99
SpecGoogle Tensor G3MediaTek Helio G99
AnTuTu 10900,000+62%Top 36%555,354Top 58%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,750+140%Top 25%730Top 70%
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,350+116%Top 26%2,010Top 67%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme2,400+596%Top 47%345Top 99%
AnTuTu 10 (CPU)—207,594Top 98%
AnTuTu 10 (GPU)—46,326Top 95%
AnTuTu 10 (Memory)—128,589Top 100%
AnTuTu 10 (UX)—172,845Top 92%

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