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Google Tensor G2 vs MediaTek Dimensity 9500

Google Tensor G2
42.8Inno Score
VS
WINNER
MediaTek Dimensity 9500
81Inno Score
36.6CPU80.9
36.2GPU80.4
48.6Benchmarks84.6
58.3Efficiency77.2
1 spec wins — Google Tensor G27 spec wins — MediaTek Dimensity 9500

InnoReviews verdict

MediaTek Dimensity 9500 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 81 to 42.8, pulling ahead mainly in CPU (+44) and GPU (+44). 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

  • 11% lower TDP (typical): 8 W vs 9 W

Reasons to pick the MediaTek Dimensity 9500

  • Stronger CPU score: 81 vs 37
  • Stronger GPU score: 80 vs 36
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 85 vs 49
  • Stronger efficiency score: 77 vs 58
  • 322% higher 3DMark Wild Life Extreme: 7,600 vs 1,800

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus MediaTek Dimensity 9500
SpecGoogle Tensor G2MediaTek Dimensity 9500
Announced20222025
Process5 nm3 nm+40%
TDP (typical)8 W+11%9 W
ArchitectureArmv8.2Armv9.3

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus MediaTek Dimensity 9500
SpecGoogle Tensor G2MediaTek Dimensity 9500
Cores88
Core configuration2x2.85 GHz Cortex-X1 + 2x2.35 GHz Cortex-A78 + 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A551x4.21 GHz C1-Ultra + 3x3.5 GHz C1-Premium + 4x2.7 GHz C1-Pro
Max clock2.85 GHz4.21 GHz+48%

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus MediaTek Dimensity 9500
SpecGoogle Tensor G2MediaTek Dimensity 9500
GPUArm Mali-G710 MC7Arm Mali G1-Ultra MC12
GPU clock848 MHz—

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus MediaTek Dimensity 9500
SpecGoogle Tensor G2MediaTek Dimensity 9500
NPUGoogle Edge TPUMediaTek NPU 990

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus MediaTek Dimensity 9500
SpecGoogle Tensor G2MediaTek Dimensity 9500
Memory typeLPDDR5LPDDR5X-10667
Max bandwidth—85.3 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus MediaTek Dimensity 9500
SpecGoogle Tensor G2MediaTek Dimensity 9500
ModemExternal (Samsung Exynos 5300)Integrated 5G-A modem
Max download—7 Gbps
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth—6.0

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus MediaTek Dimensity 9500
SpecGoogle Tensor G2MediaTek Dimensity 9500
Max display—WQHD+ @ 180Hz
Video capture4K@60fps8K@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus MediaTek Dimensity 9500
SpecGoogle Tensor G2MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 10780,000Top 44%3,254,273+317%Top 2%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,430Top 30%3,700+159%Top 3%
Geekbench 6 (multi)3,450Top 35%11,400+230%Top 2%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme1,800Top 57%7,600+322%Top 3%
AnTuTu 10 (CPU)—976,567Top 6%
AnTuTu 10 (GPU)—1,218,443Top 6%
AnTuTu 10 (Memory)—359,576Top 15%
AnTuTu 10 (UX)—699,687Top 6%

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