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Google Tensor vs MediaTek Helio G90T

WINNER
Google Tensor
41.2Inno Score
VS
M
27.1Inno Score
34.9CPU20.5
35.5GPU—
45.2Benchmarks25.8
58.3Efficiency41.8
6 spec wins — Google Tensor1 spec wins — MediaTek Helio G90T

InnoReviews verdict

Google Tensor wins this mobile chipset face-off, 41.2 to 27.1, pulling ahead mainly in benchmarks (+19) and efficiency (+17). MediaTek Helio G90T 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 21
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 45 vs 26
  • Stronger efficiency score: 58 vs 42
  • 168% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,340 vs 500
  • 116% higher AnTuTu 10: 680,000 vs 315,000

Reasons to pick the MediaTek Helio G90T

  • 25% lower TDP (typical): 6 W vs 8 W

General

General comparison: Google Tensor versus MediaTek Helio G90T
SpecGoogle TensorMediaTek Helio G90T
Announced20212019
Process5 nm+58%12 nm
TDP (typical)8 W6 W+25%
ArchitectureArmv8.2Armv8.2

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor versus MediaTek Helio G90T
SpecGoogle TensorMediaTek Helio G90T
Cores88
Core configuration2x2.8 GHz Cortex-X1 + 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A76 + 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A552x2.05 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55
Max clock2.8 GHz+37%2.05 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor versus MediaTek Helio G90T
SpecGoogle TensorMediaTek Helio G90T
GPUArm Mali-G78 MP20Arm Mali-G76 MC4
GPU clock848 MHz—

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor versus MediaTek Helio G90T
SpecGoogle TensorMediaTek Helio G90T
NPUGoogle Edge TPU—

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor versus MediaTek Helio G90T
SpecGoogle TensorMediaTek Helio G90T
Memory typeLPDDR5LPDDR4X-2133
Max bandwidth—17.1 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor versus MediaTek Helio G90T
SpecGoogle TensorMediaTek Helio G90T
ModemExternal (Samsung Exynos 5123)Integrated LTE Cat-12
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth—5.0

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor versus MediaTek Helio G90T
SpecGoogle TensorMediaTek Helio G90T
Max display—FHD+ @ 60Hz
Video capture4K@60fps4K@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor versus MediaTek Helio G90T
SpecGoogle TensorMediaTek Helio G90T
AnTuTu 10680,000+116%Top 49%315,000Top 82%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,340+168%Top 34%500Top 81%
Geekbench 6 (multi)3,150+97%Top 42%1,600Top 80%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme1,700Top 60%—

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