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Google Tensor G2 vs MediaTek Dimensity 8450

Google Tensor G2
42.8Inno Score
VS
WINNER
MediaTek Dimensity 8450
52.7Inno Score
36.6CPU46.2
36.2GPU51.4
48.6Benchmarks—
58.3Efficiencyspec-based68
0 spec wins — Google Tensor G26 spec wins — MediaTek Dimensity 8450

InnoReviews verdict

MediaTek Dimensity 8450 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 52.7 to 42.8, pulling ahead mainly in GPU (+15) and CPU (+10). Google Tensor G2 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 G2

No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.

Reasons to pick the MediaTek Dimensity 8450

  • Stronger CPU score: 46 vs 37
  • Stronger GPU score: 51 vs 36
  • 125% higher 3DMark Wild Life Extreme: 4,044 vs 1,800
  • 78% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 6,137 vs 3,450
  • 20% lower process: 4 nm vs 5 nm

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus MediaTek Dimensity 8450
SpecGoogle Tensor G2MediaTek Dimensity 8450
Announced20222025
Process5 nm4 nm+20%
TDP (typical)8 W—
ArchitectureArmv8.2Armv9.2

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus MediaTek Dimensity 8450
SpecGoogle Tensor G2MediaTek Dimensity 8450
Cores88
Core configuration2x2.85 GHz Cortex-X1 + 2x2.35 GHz Cortex-A78 + 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A551x3.25 GHz Cortex-A725 + 3x3.0 GHz Cortex-A725 + 4x2.1 GHz Cortex-A725
Max clock2.85 GHz3.25 GHz+14%

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus MediaTek Dimensity 8450
SpecGoogle Tensor G2MediaTek Dimensity 8450
GPUArm Mali-G710 MC7Arm Mali-G720 MC7
GPU clock848 MHz—

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus MediaTek Dimensity 8450
SpecGoogle Tensor G2MediaTek Dimensity 8450
NPUGoogle Edge TPUMediaTek NPU 880

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus MediaTek Dimensity 8450
SpecGoogle Tensor G2MediaTek Dimensity 8450
Memory typeLPDDR5LPDDR5X-8533

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus MediaTek Dimensity 8450
SpecGoogle Tensor G2MediaTek Dimensity 8450
ModemExternal (Samsung Exynos 5300)Integrated 5G modem (3GPP R16)
Max download—5.2 Gbps
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth—5.4

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus MediaTek Dimensity 8450
SpecGoogle Tensor G2MediaTek Dimensity 8450
Max display—WQHD+ @ 144Hz
Video capture4K@60fps4K@60fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus MediaTek Dimensity 8450
SpecGoogle Tensor G2MediaTek Dimensity 8450
AnTuTu780,000—
Geekbench 6 (single)1,430Top 33%1,566+10%Top 28%
Geekbench 6 (multi)3,450Top 40%6,137+78%Top 21%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme1,800Bottom 46%4,044+125%Top 23%

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