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Google Tensor vs MediaTek Dimensity 9400

Google Tensor
41.2Inno Score
VS
WINNER
MediaTek Dimensity 9400
70.8Inno Score
34.9CPU64.1
35.5GPU68.2
45.2Benchmarks79.4
58.3Efficiency77.2
1 spec wins — Google Tensor7 spec wins — MediaTek Dimensity 9400

InnoReviews verdict

MediaTek Dimensity 9400 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 70.8 to 41.2, pulling ahead mainly in benchmarks (+34) and GPU (+33). 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

  • 11% lower TDP (typical): 8 W vs 9 W

Reasons to pick the MediaTek Dimensity 9400

  • Stronger CPU score: 64 vs 35
  • Stronger GPU score: 68 vs 36
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 79 vs 45
  • Stronger efficiency score: 77 vs 58
  • 290% higher AnTuTu 10: 2,650,000 vs 680,000

General

General comparison: Google Tensor versus MediaTek Dimensity 9400
SpecGoogle TensorMediaTek Dimensity 9400
Announced20212024
Process5 nm3 nm+40%
TDP (typical)8 W+11%9 W
ArchitectureArmv8.2Armv9.2

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor versus MediaTek Dimensity 9400
SpecGoogle TensorMediaTek Dimensity 9400
Cores88
Core configuration2x2.8 GHz Cortex-X1 + 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A76 + 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A551x3.62 GHz Cortex-X925 + 3x3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 + 4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A720
Max clock2.8 GHz3.62 GHz+29%

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor versus MediaTek Dimensity 9400
SpecGoogle TensorMediaTek Dimensity 9400
GPUArm Mali-G78 MP20Arm Immortalis-G925 MC12
GPU clock848 MHz—

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor versus MediaTek Dimensity 9400
SpecGoogle TensorMediaTek Dimensity 9400
NPUGoogle Edge TPUMediaTek NPU 890

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor versus MediaTek Dimensity 9400
SpecGoogle TensorMediaTek Dimensity 9400
Memory typeLPDDR5LPDDR5X-10667
Max bandwidth—85.3 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor versus MediaTek Dimensity 9400
SpecGoogle TensorMediaTek Dimensity 9400
ModemExternal (Samsung Exynos 5123)Integrated 5G-A modem
Max download—7 Gbps
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth—5.4

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor versus MediaTek Dimensity 9400
SpecGoogle TensorMediaTek Dimensity 9400
Max display—WQHD+ @ 180Hz
Video capture4K@60fps8K@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor versus MediaTek Dimensity 9400
SpecGoogle TensorMediaTek Dimensity 9400
AnTuTu 10680,000Top 49%2,650,000+290%Top 5%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,340Top 34%2,800+109%Top 10%
Geekbench 6 (multi)3,150Top 42%8,700+176%Top 8%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme1,700Top 60%6,100+259%Top 8%

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