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Google Tensor vs MediaTek Helio G81

WINNER
Google Tensor
41.2Inno Score
VS
M
26Inno Score
34.9CPU20
35.5GPU—
45.2Benchmarks21.5
58.3Efficiency44.2
5 spec wins — Google Tensor2 spec wins — MediaTek Helio G81

InnoReviews verdict

Google Tensor wins this mobile chipset face-off, 41.2 to 26, pulling ahead mainly in benchmarks (+24) and CPU (+15). MediaTek Helio G81 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 20
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 45 vs 22
  • Stronger efficiency score: 58 vs 44
  • 219% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,340 vs 420
  • 157% higher AnTuTu 10: 680,000 vs 265,000

Reasons to pick the MediaTek Helio G81

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

General

General comparison: Google Tensor versus MediaTek Helio G81
SpecGoogle TensorMediaTek Helio G81
Announced20212024
Process5 nm+58%12 nm
TDP (typical)8 W5 W+37%
ArchitectureArmv8.2Armv8.2

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor versus MediaTek Helio G81
SpecGoogle TensorMediaTek Helio G81
Cores88
Core configuration2x2.8 GHz Cortex-X1 + 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A76 + 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A552x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 + 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55
Max clock2.8 GHz+40%2 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor versus MediaTek Helio G81
SpecGoogle TensorMediaTek Helio G81
GPUArm Mali-G78 MP20Arm Mali-G52 MC2
GPU clock848 MHz—

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor versus MediaTek Helio G81
SpecGoogle TensorMediaTek Helio G81
NPUGoogle Edge TPU—

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor versus MediaTek Helio G81
SpecGoogle TensorMediaTek Helio G81
Memory typeLPDDR5LPDDR4X-1800
Max bandwidth—14.4 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor versus MediaTek Helio G81
SpecGoogle TensorMediaTek Helio G81
ModemExternal (Samsung Exynos 5123)Integrated LTE Cat-7
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth—5.0

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor versus MediaTek Helio G81
SpecGoogle TensorMediaTek Helio G81
Max display—FHD+ @ 90Hz
Video capture4K@60fps2K@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor versus MediaTek Helio G81
SpecGoogle TensorMediaTek Helio G81
AnTuTu 10680,000+157%Top 49%265,000Top 86%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,340+219%Top 34%420Top 84%
Geekbench 6 (multi)3,150+135%Top 42%1,340Top 88%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme1,700Top 60%—

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