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Google Tensor G5 vs MediaTek Helio G96

WINNER
Google Tensor G5
58.2Inno Score
VS
M
28.5Inno Score
55CPU21.1
45.7GPU—
60.5Benchmarks27.7
82.1Efficiency44.2
6 spec wins — Google Tensor G51 spec wins — MediaTek Helio G96

InnoReviews verdict

Google Tensor G5 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 58.2 to 28.5, pulling ahead mainly in efficiency (+38) and CPU (+34). 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 G5

  • Stronger CPU score: 55 vs 21
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 61 vs 28
  • Stronger efficiency score: 82 vs 44
  • 334% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,300 vs 530
  • 268% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,250,000 vs 340,000

Reasons to pick the MediaTek Helio G96

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

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus MediaTek Helio G96
SpecGoogle Tensor G5MediaTek Helio G96
Announced20252021
Process3 nm+75%12 nm
TDP (typical)7 W5 W+29%
ArchitectureArmv9.2Armv8.2

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus MediaTek Helio G96
SpecGoogle Tensor G5MediaTek Helio G96
Cores88
Core configuration1x3.78 GHz Cortex-X4 + 5x3.05 GHz Cortex-A725 + 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A5202x2.05 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55
Max clock3.78 GHz+84%2.05 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus MediaTek Helio G96
SpecGoogle Tensor G5MediaTek Helio G96
GPUImagination PowerVR DXT-48-1536Arm Mali-G57 MC2

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus MediaTek Helio G96
SpecGoogle Tensor G5MediaTek Helio G96
NPUGoogle Edge TPU—

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus MediaTek Helio G96
SpecGoogle Tensor G5MediaTek Helio G96
Memory typeLPDDR5XLPDDR4X-2133
Max bandwidth—17.1 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus MediaTek Helio G96
SpecGoogle Tensor G5MediaTek Helio G96
ModemExternal (MediaTek T900)Integrated LTE Cat-13
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth—5.2

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus MediaTek Helio G96
SpecGoogle Tensor G5MediaTek Helio G96
Max display—FHD+ @ 120Hz
Video capture4K@60fps2K@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus MediaTek Helio G96
SpecGoogle Tensor G5MediaTek Helio G96
AnTuTu 101,250,000+268%Top 25%340,000Top 79%
Geekbench 6 (single)2,300+334%Top 12%530Top 79%
Geekbench 6 (multi)6,200+254%Top 18%1,750Top 78%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme3,350Top 33%—

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