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Google Tensor G2 vs MediaTek Dimensity 8500

Google Tensor G2
42.8Inno Score
VS
WINNER
MediaTek Dimensity 8500
57.3Inno Score
36.6CPU47
36.2GPU53.2
48.6Benchmarks69.9
58.3Efficiencyspec-based68
0 spec wins — Google Tensor G27 spec wins — MediaTek Dimensity 8500

InnoReviews verdict

MediaTek Dimensity 8500 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 57.3 to 42.8, pulling ahead mainly in benchmarks (+21) and GPU (+17). 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 8500

  • Stronger CPU score: 47 vs 37
  • Stronger GPU score: 53 vs 36
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 70 vs 49
  • 137% higher 3DMark Wild Life Extreme: 4,268 vs 1,800
  • 133% higher AnTuTu: 1,813,768 vs 780,000

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus MediaTek Dimensity 8500
SpecGoogle Tensor G2MediaTek Dimensity 8500
Announced20222026
Process5 nm4 nm+20%
TDP (typical)8 W—
ArchitectureArmv8.2Armv9.2

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus MediaTek Dimensity 8500
SpecGoogle Tensor G2MediaTek Dimensity 8500
Cores88
Core configuration2x2.85 GHz Cortex-X1 + 2x2.35 GHz Cortex-A78 + 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A551x3.4 GHz Cortex-A725 + 3x3.2 GHz Cortex-A725 + 4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A725
Max clock2.85 GHz3.4 GHz+19%

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus MediaTek Dimensity 8500
SpecGoogle Tensor G2MediaTek Dimensity 8500
GPUArm Mali-G710 MC7Arm Mali-G720 MC8
GPU clock848 MHz—

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus MediaTek Dimensity 8500
SpecGoogle Tensor G2MediaTek Dimensity 8500
NPUGoogle Edge TPUMediaTek NPU 880

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus MediaTek Dimensity 8500
SpecGoogle Tensor G2MediaTek Dimensity 8500
Memory typeLPDDR5LPDDR5X

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus MediaTek Dimensity 8500
SpecGoogle Tensor G2MediaTek Dimensity 8500
ModemExternal (Samsung Exynos 5300)Integrated MediaTek 5G-Advanced modem
Max download—5.2 Gbps
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth—5.4

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus MediaTek Dimensity 8500
SpecGoogle Tensor G2MediaTek Dimensity 8500
Max display—WQHD+ up to 144Hz
Video capture4K@60fps4K@60fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus MediaTek Dimensity 8500
SpecGoogle Tensor G2MediaTek Dimensity 8500
AnTuTu780,0001,813,768+133%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,430Top 33%1,519+6%Top 31%
Geekbench 6 (multi)3,450Top 40%6,308+83%Top 21%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme1,800Bottom 43%4,268+137%Top 22%

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