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Google Tensor G6 vs MediaTek Helio G81

WINNER
Google Tensor G6
66.1Inno Score
VS
MediaTek Helio G81
26Inno Score
63.3CPU20
53.8GPU—
72.3Benchmarks21.5
84Efficiencyspec-based44.2
6 spec wins — Google Tensor G61 spec wins — MediaTek Helio G81

InnoReviews verdict

Google Tensor G6 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 66.1 to 26, pulling ahead mainly in benchmarks (+51) and CPU (+43). MediaTek Helio G81 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 G6

  • Stronger CPU score: 63 vs 20
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 72 vs 22
  • 652% higher AnTuTu: 1,994,033 vs 265,000
  • 549% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,724 vs 420
  • 462% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 7,535 vs 1,340

Reasons to pick the MediaTek Helio G81

  • 14% higher cores: 8 vs 7

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus MediaTek Helio G81
SpecGoogle Tensor G6MediaTek Helio G81
Announced20262024
Process3 nm+75%12 nm
TDP (typical)—5 W
ArchitectureArmv9.3Armv8.2

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus MediaTek Helio G81
SpecGoogle Tensor G6MediaTek Helio G81
Cores78+14%
Core configuration1x4.1 GHz ARM C1-Ultra + 4x3.4 GHz ARM C1-Pro + 2x2.65 GHz ARM C1-Pro2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 + 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55
Max clock4.1 GHz+105%2 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus MediaTek Helio G81
SpecGoogle Tensor G6MediaTek Helio G81
GPUImagination PowerVR CXTP-48-1536Arm Mali-G52 MC2
GPU clock1,286 MHz—

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus MediaTek Helio G81
SpecGoogle Tensor G6MediaTek Helio G81
NPUGoogle TPU—

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus MediaTek Helio G81
SpecGoogle Tensor G6MediaTek Helio G81
Memory type—LPDDR4X-1800
Max bandwidth—14.4 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus MediaTek Helio G81
SpecGoogle Tensor G6MediaTek Helio G81
Modem—Integrated LTE Cat-7
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth6.05.0

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus MediaTek Helio G81
SpecGoogle Tensor G6MediaTek Helio G81
Max display—FHD+ @ 90Hz
Video capture8K@30fps2K@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus MediaTek Helio G81
SpecGoogle Tensor G6MediaTek Helio G81
AnTuTu1,994,033+652%265,000
Geekbench 6 (single)2,724+549%Top 13%420Bottom 13%
Geekbench 6 (multi)7,535+462%Top 14%1,340Bottom 13%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme3,420Top 34%—

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