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Google Tensor vs MediaTek Dimensity 8400

Google Tensor
41.2Inno Score
VS
WINNER
MediaTek Dimensity 8400
56.3Inno Score
34.9CPU45.9
35.5GPU46.1
45.2Benchmarks71.7
58.3Efficiency73.8
0 spec wins — Google Tensor8 spec wins — MediaTek Dimensity 8400

InnoReviews verdict

MediaTek Dimensity 8400 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 56.3 to 41.2, pulling ahead mainly in benchmarks (+27) and efficiency (+16). Google Tensor 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

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

Reasons to pick the MediaTek Dimensity 8400

  • Stronger CPU score: 46 vs 35
  • Stronger GPU score: 46 vs 36
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 72 vs 45
  • Stronger efficiency score: 74 vs 58
  • 186% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,946,644 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 10680,000Top 49%1,946,644+186%Top 12%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,340Top 34%1,450+8%Top 28%
Geekbench 6 (multi)3,150Top 42%6,400+103%Top 16%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme1,700Top 60%3,400+100%Top 32%
AnTuTu 10 (CPU)—560,176Top 32%
AnTuTu 10 (GPU)—642,040Top 23%
AnTuTu 10 (Memory)—339,619Top 23%
AnTuTu 10 (UX)—404,809Top 32%

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