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Google Tensor vs MediaTek Dimensity 8400

Google Tensor
34.7Inno Score
VS
WINNER
MediaTek Dimensity 8400
53.6Inno Score
28.4CPU44.9
31GPU44
31.2Benchmarks63.5
58.3Efficiency73.8
0 spec wins — Google Tensor8 spec wins — MediaTek Dimensity 8400

InnoReviews verdict

MediaTek Dimensity 8400 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 53.6 to 34.7, pulling ahead mainly in benchmarks (+32) and CPU (+17). Google Tensor still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Google Tensor

No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.

Reasons to pick the MediaTek Dimensity 8400

  • Stronger CPU score: 45 vs 28
  • Stronger GPU score: 44 vs 31
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 64 vs 31
  • Stronger efficiency score: 74 vs 58
  • 143% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,650,000 vs 680,000

General

General comparison: Google Tensor versus MediaTek Dimensity 8400
SpecGoogle TensorMediaTek Dimensity 8400
Announced20212024
Process5 nm4 nm+20%
TDP (typical)8 W6 W+25%
ArchitectureArmv8.2Armv9.2

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor versus MediaTek Dimensity 8400
SpecGoogle TensorMediaTek Dimensity 8400
Cores88
Core configuration2x2.8 GHz Cortex-X1 + 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A76 + 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A551x3.25 GHz Cortex-A725 + 3x3.0 GHz Cortex-A725 + 4x2.1 GHz Cortex-A725
Max clock2.8 GHz3.25 GHz+16%

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor versus MediaTek Dimensity 8400
SpecGoogle TensorMediaTek Dimensity 8400
GPUArm Mali-G78 MP20Arm Mali-G720 MC7
GPU clock848 MHz—

AI

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

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor versus MediaTek Dimensity 8400
SpecGoogle TensorMediaTek Dimensity 8400
Memory typeLPDDR5LPDDR5X-8533
Max bandwidth—68.3 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor versus MediaTek Dimensity 8400
SpecGoogle TensorMediaTek Dimensity 8400
ModemExternal (Samsung Exynos 5123)Integrated 5G modem
Max download—5.2 Gbps
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth—5.4

Media

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

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor versus MediaTek Dimensity 8400
SpecGoogle TensorMediaTek Dimensity 8400
AnTuTu 10680,0001,650,000+143%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,3401,620+21%
Geekbench 6 (multi)3,1506,400+103%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme1,7003,400+100%

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