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Google Tensor G6 vs MediaTek Helio G96

WINNER
Google Tensor G6
66.1Inno Score
VS
MediaTek Helio G96
28.5Inno Score
63.3CPU21.1
53.8GPU—
72.3Benchmarks27.7
84Efficiencyspec-based44.2
6 spec wins — Google Tensor G61 spec wins — MediaTek Helio G96

InnoReviews verdict

Google Tensor G6 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 66.1 to 28.5, pulling ahead mainly in benchmarks (+45) and CPU (+42). 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 G6

  • Stronger CPU score: 63 vs 21
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 72 vs 28
  • 486% higher AnTuTu: 1,994,033 vs 340,000
  • 414% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,724 vs 530
  • 331% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 7,535 vs 1,750

Reasons to pick the MediaTek Helio G96

  • 14% higher cores: 8 vs 7

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus MediaTek Helio G96
SpecGoogle Tensor G6MediaTek Helio G96
Announced20262021
Process3 nm+75%12 nm
TDP (typical)—5 W
ArchitectureArmv9.3Armv8.2

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus MediaTek Helio G96
SpecGoogle Tensor G6MediaTek Helio G96
Cores78+14%
Core configuration1x4.1 GHz ARM C1-Ultra + 4x3.4 GHz ARM C1-Pro + 2x2.65 GHz ARM C1-Pro2x2.05 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55
Max clock4.1 GHz+100%2.05 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus MediaTek Helio G96
SpecGoogle Tensor G6MediaTek Helio G96
GPUImagination PowerVR CXTP-48-1536Arm Mali-G57 MC2
GPU clock1,286 MHz—

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus MediaTek Helio G96
SpecGoogle Tensor G6MediaTek Helio G96
NPUGoogle TPU—

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus MediaTek Helio G96
SpecGoogle Tensor G6MediaTek Helio G96
Memory type—LPDDR4X-2133
Max bandwidth—17.1 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus MediaTek Helio G96
SpecGoogle Tensor G6MediaTek Helio G96
Modem—Integrated LTE Cat-13
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth6.05.2

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus MediaTek Helio G96
SpecGoogle Tensor G6MediaTek Helio G96
Max display—FHD+ @ 120Hz
Video capture8K@30fps2K@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus MediaTek Helio G96
SpecGoogle Tensor G6MediaTek Helio G96
AnTuTu1,994,033+486%340,000
Geekbench 6 (single)2,724+414%Top 13%530Bottom 21%
Geekbench 6 (multi)7,535+331%Top 14%1,750Bottom 21%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme3,420Top 34%—

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