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Google Tensor vs MediaTek Helio G95

WINNER
Google Tensor
41.2Inno Score
VS
M
27.5Inno Score
34.9CPU20.7
35.5GPU
45.2Benchmarks27
58.3Efficiency41.8
6 spec wins — Google Tensor1 spec wins — MediaTek Helio G95

InnoReviews verdict

Google Tensor wins this mobile chipset face-off, 41.2 to 27.5, pulling ahead mainly in benchmarks (+18) and efficiency (+17). MediaTek Helio G95 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 27
  • Stronger efficiency score: 58 vs 42
  • 163% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,340 vs 510
  • 106% higher AnTuTu 10: 680,000 vs 330,000

Reasons to pick the MediaTek Helio G95

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

General

General comparison: Google Tensor versus MediaTek Helio G95
SpecGoogle TensorMediaTek Helio G95
Announced20212020
Process5 nm+58%12 nm
TDP (typical)8 W6 W+25%
ArchitectureArmv8.2Armv8.2

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor versus MediaTek Helio G95
SpecGoogle TensorMediaTek Helio G95
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 G95
SpecGoogle TensorMediaTek Helio G95
GPUArm Mali-G78 MP20Arm Mali-G76 MC4
GPU clock848 MHz

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor versus MediaTek Helio G95
SpecGoogle TensorMediaTek Helio G95
NPUGoogle Edge TPU

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor versus MediaTek Helio G95
SpecGoogle TensorMediaTek Helio G95
Memory typeLPDDR5LPDDR4X-2133
Max bandwidth17.1 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor versus MediaTek Helio G95
SpecGoogle TensorMediaTek Helio G95
ModemExternal (Samsung Exynos 5123)Integrated LTE Cat-12
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.0

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor versus MediaTek Helio G95
SpecGoogle TensorMediaTek Helio G95
Max displayFHD+ @ 90Hz
Video capture4K@60fps4K@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor versus MediaTek Helio G95
SpecGoogle TensorMediaTek Helio G95
AnTuTu 10680,000+106%Top 49%330,000Top 80%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,340+163%Top 34%510Top 80%
Geekbench 6 (multi)3,150+91%Top 42%1,650Top 79%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme1,700Top 60%

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