Google Tensor G6 vs MediaTek Helio G85
63.3CPU20
53.8GPU—
72.3Benchmarks21.9
84Efficiencyspec-based44.2
6 spec wins — Google Tensor G61 spec wins — MediaTek Helio G85
InnoReviews verdict
Google Tensor G6 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 66.1 to 26.2, pulling ahead mainly in benchmarks (+50) and CPU (+43). 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 G6
- Stronger CPU score: 63 vs 20
- Stronger benchmarks score: 72 vs 22
- 639% higher AnTuTu: 1,994,033 vs 270,000
- 549% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,724 vs 420
- 458% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 7,535 vs 1,350
Reasons to pick the MediaTek Helio G85
- 14% higher cores: 8 vs 7
General
| Spec | Google Tensor G6 | MediaTek Helio G85 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2026 | 2020 |
| Process | 3 nm+75% | 12 nm |
| TDP (typical) | — | 5 W |
| Architecture | Armv9.3 | Armv8.2 |
CPU
| Spec | Google Tensor G6 | MediaTek Helio G85 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 7 | 8+14% |
| Core configuration | 1x4.1 GHz ARM C1-Ultra + 4x3.4 GHz ARM C1-Pro + 2x2.65 GHz ARM C1-Pro | 2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 + 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| Max clock | 4.1 GHz+105% | 2 GHz |
GPU
| Spec | Google Tensor G6 | MediaTek Helio G85 |
|---|---|---|
| GPU | Imagination PowerVR CXTP-48-1536 | Arm Mali-G52 MC2 |
| GPU clock | 1,286 MHz | — |
AI
| Spec | Google Tensor G6 | MediaTek Helio G85 |
|---|---|---|
| NPU | Google TPU | — |
Memory
| Spec | Google Tensor G6 | MediaTek Helio G85 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory type | — | LPDDR4X-1800 |
| Max bandwidth | — | 14.4 GB/s |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Tensor G6 | MediaTek Helio G85 |
|---|---|---|
| Modem | — | Integrated LTE Cat-7 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.0 |
Media
| Spec | Google Tensor G6 | MediaTek Helio G85 |
|---|---|---|
| Max display | — | FHD+ @ 60Hz |
| Video capture | 8K@30fps | 2K@30fps |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Google Tensor G6 | MediaTek Helio G85 |
|---|---|---|
| AnTuTu | 1,994,033+639% | 270,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,724+549%Top 13% | 420Bottom 13% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 7,535+458%Top 14% | 1,350Bottom 13% |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 3,420Top 34% | — |
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