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Google Tensor G4 vs MediaTek Helio G85

WINNER
Google Tensor G4
51.4Inno Score
VS
M
26.2Inno Score
45.1CPU20
43.1GPU—
56.1Benchmarks21.9
71.4Efficiency44.2
6 spec wins — Google Tensor G41 spec wins — MediaTek Helio G85

InnoReviews verdict

Google Tensor G4 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 51.4 to 26.2, pulling ahead mainly in benchmarks (+34) and efficiency (+27). 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 G4

  • Stronger CPU score: 45 vs 20
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 56 vs 22
  • Stronger efficiency score: 71 vs 44
  • 364% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,950 vs 420
  • 289% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,050,000 vs 270,000

Reasons to pick the MediaTek Helio G85

  • 29% lower TDP (typical): 5 W vs 7 W

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus MediaTek Helio G85
SpecGoogle Tensor G4MediaTek Helio G85
Announced20242020
Process4 nm+67%12 nm
TDP (typical)7 W5 W+29%
ArchitectureArmv9.2Armv8.2

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus MediaTek Helio G85
SpecGoogle Tensor G4MediaTek Helio G85
Cores88
Core configuration1x3.1 GHz Cortex-X4 + 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 + 4x1.92 GHz Cortex-A5202x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 + 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55
Max clock3.1 GHz+55%2 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus MediaTek Helio G85
SpecGoogle Tensor G4MediaTek Helio G85
GPUArm Mali-G715 MC7Arm Mali-G52 MC2
GPU clock940 MHz—

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus MediaTek Helio G85
SpecGoogle Tensor G4MediaTek Helio G85
NPUGoogle Edge TPU—

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus MediaTek Helio G85
SpecGoogle Tensor G4MediaTek Helio G85
Memory typeLPDDR5XLPDDR4X-1800
Max bandwidth—14.4 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus MediaTek Helio G85
SpecGoogle Tensor G4MediaTek Helio G85
ModemExternal (Samsung Exynos 5400)Integrated LTE Cat-7
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth—5.0

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus MediaTek Helio G85
SpecGoogle Tensor G4MediaTek Helio G85
Max display—FHD+ @ 60Hz
Video capture4K@60fps2K@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus MediaTek Helio G85
SpecGoogle Tensor G4MediaTek Helio G85
AnTuTu 101,050,000+289%Top 29%270,000Top 86%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,950+364%Top 21%420Top 84%
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,700+248%Top 24%1,350Top 87%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme2,600Top 42%—

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