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29

Points
Mediatek Helio G96

Helio G96

55

Points
Google Tensor G3

Tensor G3
Overview - Helio G96 Vs Tensor G3

We have created a comprehensive comparison of the recently released Helio G96 vs Tensor G3 SoCs by Mediatek and Google respectively. We've now weighed the advantages and disadvantages of these 8-core and 9-core CPUs on the basis of their Geekbench, Antutu and 3DMark benchmarks with their technical specifications.

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Review

CPU Performance
Single and multi-core processor tests
Helio G96 17
Tensor G3 43
Gaming Performance
GPU performance in games and OpenCL/Vulcan
Helio G96 12
Tensor G3 36
Battery Life
Efficiency of battery consumption
Helio G96 57
Tensor G3 86
Tenzys Tech Score
Overall chip score
Helio G96 29
Tensor G3 55
Benchmarks

AnTuTu 9

Helio G96 Tensor G3
CPU 98570 281756
GPU 76840 364449
Memory 70017 148341
UX 94023 181913
Total score 339450 976459
Key Differences

Pros of Mediatek Helio G96

  • Helio G96 has 6.74% higher GPU clock speed than Tensor G3 (950 vs 890 MHz).

Pros of Google Tensor G3

  • Tensor G3 has 41.95% higher CPU clock speed than Helio G96 (2910 vs 2050 MHz).
  • Tensor G3 has 96.91% higher memory frequency than Helio G96 (4200 vs 2133 MHz).
  • Tensor G3 has 66.67% smaller sized transistor than Helio G96 (4 vs 12 nm).
  • Tensor G3 has 187.66% better AnTuTu 9 score than Helio G96 (976 K vs 339 K ).
  • Tensor G3 has latest instruction set, hence better than Helio G96.
Benchmarks

GeekBench 5

Single-Core Score

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Helio G96 544
Tensor G3 1626

Multi-Core Score

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Helio G96 1884
Tensor G3 3598

3DMark

6%
Helio G96
Stability 99%

Graphics test 6 FPS
N/A
Tensor G3
Stability %

Graphics test -
Full list of technical specifications

Display

  • Max On-Device Display FHD+ @ 120Hz 4K
  • Max On-Display Resolution 2520 x 1080 3840 x 2160
  • Max External Display - -
  • HDR HDR10 -
  • Color Depth Up to 10-bit -
  • Color Gamut Rec2020 -
Full list of technical specifications

CPU

51%
Turbo Clock Speed

2050 MHz

72%
Turbo Clock Speed

2910 MHz

49%
Base Frequency

2000 MHz

42%
Base Frequency

1700 MHz

  • Architecture 2x 2.05 GHz – Cortex-A76
    6x 2 GHz – Cortex-A55
     1x 2.91 GHz – Cortex-X3
    4x 2.37 GHz – Cortex-A715
    4x 1.7 GHz – Cortex-A510
  • Cores 8 9
  • Instruction set ARMv8.2-A ARMv9-A
  • L1 cache - -
  • L2 cache - -
  • L3 cache - -
  • Process 12 nm 4 nm
  • Transistor count - -
  • TDP - 6 W
Full list of technical specifications

Graphics

  • GPU name Mali G57 MC2 Mali-G715 MP7
  • Architecture Valhall Valhall 4th gen
  • GPU frequency 950 MHz 890 MHz
  • Execution units 2 7
  • Shading units 32 192
  • FLOPS - 2415.8 Gigaflops
  • Vulkan version 1.1 1.3
  • OpenCL version 2.0 2.0
  • DirectX version 12 -
Full list of technical specifications

Memory

  • Memory frequency 2133 MHz 4200 MHz
  • Max bandwidth - 64 Gbit/s
  • Max Size 10 GB 16 GB
  • Memory type LPDDR4X LPDDR5X
  • Bus 2 x 16 Bit 4x 16 Bit
Full list of technical specifications

Multimedia (ISP)

  • Neural processor (NPU) Yes Yes
  • Storage type eMMC 5.1, UFS 2.1 UFS 3.1, UFS 4.0
  • Max display resolution 2520 x 1080 3840 x 2160
  • Max camera resolution 1x 108MP, 2x 16MP 1x 200MP, 2x 32MP
  • Video capture 4K at 30FPS 8K at 30FPS, 4K at 120FPS
  • Video playback 4K at 30FPS 8K at 30FPS, 4K at 120FPS
  • Video codecs H.264, H.265, VP9 H.264, H.265, AV1, VP9
  • Audio codecs AAC, AIFF, CAF, MP3, MP4, WAV AAC, AIFF, CAF, MP3, MP4, WAV
Full list of technical specifications

Connectivity

  • Modem - Exynos 5300i
  • 4G support LTE Cat. 13 LTE Cat. 24
  • 5G support No Yes
  • 5G Download Speed - 7300 Mbps
  • 4G Download Speed 600 Mbps -
  • 5G Upload Speed - 3700 Mbps
  • 4G Upload Speed 150 Mbps -
  • Wi-Fi 5 7
  • Bluetooth 5.2 5.3
  • Navigation GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS, NAVIC GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS
Full list of technical specifications

Info

Review

Review By TenzysTech

Mediatek Helio G96

Mediatek Helio G96
CPU
17%
GPU
12%
Memory
25%
Energy efficiency and battery life
57%

Google Tensor G3

Google Tensor G3
CPU
43%
GPU
36%
Memory
49%
Energy efficiency and battery life
86%

FAQ - Which Processor is Better?

Which processor is better in Turbo Frequency between Helio G96 and Tensor G3?

The processor with the higher Turbo Frequency is: Tensor G3 with a 41.95% higher clock speed (2910 MHz vs 2050 MHz).

Which processor is better in GPU Frequency between Helio G96 and Tensor G3?

The processor with the higher GPU Frequency is: Helio G96 with a 6.74% higher GPU clock speed (950 MHz vs 890 MHz).

Which processor is better in Memory Frequency between Helio G96 and Tensor G3?

The processor with the higher Memory Frequency is: Tensor G3 with a 96.91% higher memory frequency (4200 MHz vs 2133 MHz).

Which processor has a smaller transistor size between Helio G96 and Tensor G3?

The processor with a smaller transistor size is: Tensor G3 with a 66.67% smaller transistor size (4 nm vs 12 nm).

Which processor has a better AnTuTu score between Helio G96 and Tensor G3?

The processor with the better AnTuTu score is: Tensor G3 with a 187.66% better score (976459 vs 339450).

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