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Google Tensor G4 vs MediaTek Helio G96

WINNER
Google Tensor G4
51.4Inno Score
VS
M
28.5Inno Score
45.1CPU21.1
43.1GPU—
56.1Benchmarks27.7
71.4Efficiency44.2
6 spec wins — Google Tensor G41 spec wins — MediaTek Helio G96

InnoReviews verdict

Google Tensor G4 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 51.4 to 28.5, pulling ahead mainly in benchmarks (+28) and efficiency (+27). 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 G4

  • Stronger CPU score: 45 vs 21
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 56 vs 28
  • Stronger efficiency score: 71 vs 44
  • 268% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,950 vs 530
  • 209% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,050,000 vs 340,000

Reasons to pick the MediaTek Helio G96

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

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus MediaTek Helio G96
SpecGoogle Tensor G4MediaTek Helio G96
Announced20242021
Process4 nm+67%12 nm
TDP (typical)7 W5 W+29%
ArchitectureArmv9.2Armv8.2

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus MediaTek Helio G96
SpecGoogle Tensor G4MediaTek Helio G96
Cores88
Core configuration1x3.1 GHz Cortex-X4 + 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 + 4x1.92 GHz Cortex-A5202x2.05 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55
Max clock3.1 GHz+51%2.05 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus MediaTek Helio G96
SpecGoogle Tensor G4MediaTek Helio G96
GPUArm Mali-G715 MC7Arm Mali-G57 MC2
GPU clock940 MHz—

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus MediaTek Helio G96
SpecGoogle Tensor G4MediaTek Helio G96
NPUGoogle Edge TPU—

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus MediaTek Helio G96
SpecGoogle Tensor G4MediaTek Helio G96
Memory typeLPDDR5XLPDDR4X-2133
Max bandwidth—17.1 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus MediaTek Helio G96
SpecGoogle Tensor G4MediaTek Helio G96
ModemExternal (Samsung Exynos 5400)Integrated LTE Cat-13
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth—5.2

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus MediaTek Helio G96
SpecGoogle Tensor G4MediaTek Helio G96
Max display—FHD+ @ 120Hz
Video capture4K@60fps2K@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus MediaTek Helio G96
SpecGoogle Tensor G4MediaTek Helio G96
AnTuTu 101,050,000+209%Top 29%340,000Top 79%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,950+268%Top 21%530Top 79%
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,700+169%Top 24%1,750Top 78%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme2,600Top 42%—

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