Chipset Maker MediaTek Accused of Cheating in Benchmarks

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By msmashApr 8, 2020, 4:45 pm225 pts
An anonymous reader shares a report: We've seen several smartphone brands cheat benchmarks over the years, ostensibly in a bid to earn some ill-deserved praise among enthusiasts. But a new report suggests chipset manufacturer MediaTek could be gaming these scores. AnandTech uncovered evidence of benchmark…

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