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Google Tensor G5 vs MediaTek Dimensity 8400

WINNER
Google Tensor G5
58.2Inno Score
VS
MediaTek Dimensity 8400
56.3Inno Score
55CPU45.9
45.7GPU46.1
60.5Benchmarks71.7
82.1Efficiencyspec-based73.8
4 spec wins — Google Tensor G53 spec wins — MediaTek Dimensity 8400

InnoReviews verdict

Google Tensor G5 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 58.2 to 56.3, pulling ahead mainly in CPU (+9). MediaTek Dimensity 8400 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 G5

  • Stronger CPU score: 55 vs 46
  • 59% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,300 vs 1,450
  • 25% lower process: 3 nm vs 4 nm
  • 16% higher Max clock: 3.78 GHz vs 3.25 GHz

Reasons to pick the MediaTek Dimensity 8400

  • Stronger benchmarks score: 72 vs 61
  • 14% lower TDP (typical): 6 W vs 7 W

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus MediaTek Dimensity 8400
SpecGoogle Tensor G5MediaTek Dimensity 8400
Announced20252024
Process3 nm+25%4 nm
TDP (typical)7 W6 W+14%
ArchitectureArmv9.2Armv9.2

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus MediaTek Dimensity 8400
SpecGoogle Tensor G5MediaTek Dimensity 8400
Cores88
Core configuration1x3.78 GHz Cortex-X4 + 5x3.05 GHz Cortex-A725 + 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A5201x3.25 GHz Cortex-A725 + 3x3.0 GHz Cortex-A725 + 4x2.1 GHz Cortex-A725
Max clock3.78 GHz+16%3.25 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus MediaTek Dimensity 8400
SpecGoogle Tensor G5MediaTek Dimensity 8400
GPUImagination PowerVR DXT-48-1536Arm Mali-G720 MC7

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus MediaTek Dimensity 8400
SpecGoogle Tensor G5MediaTek Dimensity 8400
NPUGoogle Edge TPUMediaTek NPU 880

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus MediaTek Dimensity 8400
SpecGoogle Tensor G5MediaTek Dimensity 8400
Memory typeLPDDR5XLPDDR5X-8533
Max bandwidth—68.3 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus MediaTek Dimensity 8400
SpecGoogle Tensor G5MediaTek Dimensity 8400
ModemExternal (MediaTek T900)Integrated 5G modem
Max download—5.2 Gbps
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth—5.4

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus MediaTek Dimensity 8400
SpecGoogle Tensor G5MediaTek Dimensity 8400
Video capture4K@60fps4K@60fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus MediaTek Dimensity 8400
SpecGoogle Tensor G5MediaTek Dimensity 8400
AnTuTuDifferent AnTuTu versions — not compared1,250,0001,946,644Top 31%
AnTuTu 11 (CPU)—560,176Top 37%
AnTuTu 11 (GPU)—642,040Top 28%
AnTuTu 11 (Memory)—339,619Top 28%
AnTuTu 11 (UX)—404,809Top 37%
Geekbench 6 (single)2,300+59%Top 14%1,450Top 31%
Geekbench 6 (multi)6,200Top 20%6,400+3%Top 18%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme3,350Top 37%3,400+1%Top 36%

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