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Google Tensor vs MediaTek Helio G99

WINNER
Google Tensor
41.2Inno Score
VS
MediaTek Helio G99
32Inno Score
34.9CPU24.1
35.5GPU21.2
45.2Benchmarks40.1
58.3Efficiency54.9
6 spec wins — Google Tensor2 spec wins — MediaTek Helio G99

InnoReviews verdict

Google Tensor wins this mobile chipset face-off, 41.2 to 32, pulling ahead mainly in GPU (+14) and CPU (+11). MediaTek Helio G99 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 GPU score: 36 vs 21
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 45 vs 40
  • Stronger efficiency score: 58 vs 55
  • 393% higher 3DMark Wild Life Extreme: 1,700 vs 345

Reasons to pick the MediaTek Helio G99

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

General

General comparison: Google Tensor versus MediaTek Helio G99
SpecGoogle TensorMediaTek Helio G99
Announced20212022
Process5 nm+17%6 nm
TDP (typical)8 W5 W+37%
ArchitectureArmv8.2Armv8.2

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor versus MediaTek Helio G99
SpecGoogle TensorMediaTek Helio G99
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 G99
SpecGoogle TensorMediaTek Helio G99
GPUArm Mali-G78 MP20Arm Mali-G57 MC2
GPU clock848 MHz—

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor versus MediaTek Helio G99
SpecGoogle TensorMediaTek Helio G99
NPUGoogle Edge TPU—

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor versus MediaTek Helio G99
SpecGoogle TensorMediaTek Helio G99
Memory typeLPDDR5LPDDR4X-4266
Max bandwidth—17.1 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor versus MediaTek Helio G99
SpecGoogle TensorMediaTek Helio G99
ModemExternal (Samsung Exynos 5123)Integrated 4G LTE Cat-13
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth—5.2

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor versus MediaTek Helio G99
SpecGoogle TensorMediaTek Helio G99
Max display—FHD+ @ 120Hz
Video capture4K@60fps1080p@60fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor versus MediaTek Helio G99
SpecGoogle TensorMediaTek Helio G99
AnTuTu 10680,000+22%Top 49%555,354Top 58%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,340+84%Top 34%730Top 70%
Geekbench 6 (multi)3,150+57%Top 42%2,010Top 67%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme1,700+393%Top 60%345Top 99%
AnTuTu 10 (CPU)—207,594Top 98%
AnTuTu 10 (GPU)—46,326Top 95%
AnTuTu 10 (Memory)—128,589Top 100%
AnTuTu 10 (UX)—172,845Top 92%

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