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Google Tensor vs MediaTek Helio G96

WINNER
Google Tensor
41.2Inno Score
VS
M
28.5Inno Score
34.9CPU21.1
35.5GPU—
45.2Benchmarks27.7
58.3Efficiency44.2
5 spec wins — Google Tensor1 spec wins — MediaTek Helio G96

InnoReviews verdict

Google Tensor wins this mobile chipset face-off, 41.2 to 28.5, pulling ahead mainly in benchmarks (+18) and efficiency (+14). MediaTek Helio G96 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 28
  • Stronger efficiency score: 58 vs 44
  • 153% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,340 vs 530
  • 100% higher AnTuTu 10: 680,000 vs 340,000

Reasons to pick the MediaTek Helio G96

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

General

General comparison: Google Tensor versus MediaTek Helio G96
SpecGoogle TensorMediaTek Helio G96
Announced20212021
Process5 nm+58%12 nm
TDP (typical)8 W5 W+37%
ArchitectureArmv8.2Armv8.2

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor versus MediaTek Helio G96
SpecGoogle TensorMediaTek Helio G96
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 G96
SpecGoogle TensorMediaTek Helio G96
GPUArm Mali-G78 MP20Arm Mali-G57 MC2
GPU clock848 MHz—

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor versus MediaTek Helio G96
SpecGoogle TensorMediaTek Helio G96
NPUGoogle Edge TPU—

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor versus MediaTek Helio G96
SpecGoogle TensorMediaTek Helio G96
Memory typeLPDDR5LPDDR4X-2133
Max bandwidth—17.1 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor versus MediaTek Helio G96
SpecGoogle TensorMediaTek Helio G96
ModemExternal (Samsung Exynos 5123)Integrated LTE Cat-13
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth—5.2

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor versus MediaTek Helio G96
SpecGoogle TensorMediaTek Helio G96
Max display—FHD+ @ 120Hz
Video capture4K@60fps2K@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor versus MediaTek Helio G96
SpecGoogle TensorMediaTek Helio G96
AnTuTu 10680,000+100%Top 49%340,000Top 79%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,340+153%Top 34%530Top 79%
Geekbench 6 (multi)3,150+80%Top 42%1,750Top 78%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme1,700Top 60%—

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