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Google Tensor vs MediaTek Helio G100

WINNER
Google Tensor
41.2Inno Score
VS
M
36.4Inno Score
34.9CPU24.3
35.5GPU—
45.2Benchmarks40.8
58.3Efficiency54.9
5 spec wins — Google Tensor2 spec wins — MediaTek Helio G100

InnoReviews verdict

Google Tensor wins this mobile chipset face-off, 41.2 to 36.4, pulling ahead mainly in CPU (+11) and benchmarks (+4). MediaTek Helio G100 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

  • Stronger CPU score: 35 vs 24
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 45 vs 41
  • Stronger efficiency score: 58 vs 55
  • 81% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,340 vs 740
  • 54% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 3,150 vs 2,050

Reasons to pick the MediaTek Helio G100

  • 37% lower TDP (typical): 5 W vs 8 W

General

General comparison: Google Tensor versus MediaTek Helio G100
SpecGoogle TensorMediaTek Helio G100
Announced20212024
Process5 nm+17%6 nm
TDP (typical)8 W5 W+37%
ArchitectureArmv8.2Armv8.2

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor versus MediaTek Helio G100
SpecGoogle TensorMediaTek Helio G100
Cores88
Core configuration2x2.8 GHz Cortex-X1 + 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A76 + 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A552x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55
Max clock2.8 GHz+27%2.2 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor versus MediaTek Helio G100
SpecGoogle TensorMediaTek Helio G100
GPUArm Mali-G78 MP20Arm Mali-G57 MC2
GPU clock848 MHz—

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor versus MediaTek Helio G100
SpecGoogle TensorMediaTek Helio G100
NPUGoogle Edge TPU—

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor versus MediaTek Helio G100
SpecGoogle TensorMediaTek Helio G100
Memory typeLPDDR5LPDDR4X-2133
Max bandwidth—17.1 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor versus MediaTek Helio G100
SpecGoogle TensorMediaTek Helio G100
ModemExternal (Samsung Exynos 5123)Integrated LTE Cat-13
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth—5.2

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor versus MediaTek Helio G100
SpecGoogle TensorMediaTek Helio G100
Max display—FHD+ @ 120Hz
Video capture4K@60fps2K@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor versus MediaTek Helio G100
SpecGoogle TensorMediaTek Helio G100
AnTuTu 10680,000+19%Top 49%571,014Top 56%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,340+81%Top 34%740Top 68%
Geekbench 6 (multi)3,150+54%Top 42%2,050Top 64%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme1,700Top 60%—
AnTuTu 10 (CPU)—213,161Top 92%
AnTuTu 10 (GPU)—49,741Top 89%
AnTuTu 10 (Memory)—142,531Top 89%
AnTuTu 10 (UX)—165,581Top 98%

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