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Google Tensor G2 vs MediaTek Dimensity 9500M

Google Tensor G2
42.8Inno Score
VS
WINNER
MediaTek Dimensity 9500M
77.5Inno Score
36.6CPU74.3
36.2GPU—
48.6Benchmarks—
58.3Efficiency84
0 spec wins — Google Tensor G25 spec wins — MediaTek Dimensity 9500M

InnoReviews verdict

MediaTek Dimensity 9500M wins this mobile chipset face-off, 77.5 to 42.8, pulling ahead mainly in CPU (+38) and efficiency (+26). 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 9500M

  • Stronger CPU score: 74 vs 37
  • Stronger efficiency score: 84 vs 58
  • 187% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 9,914 vs 3,450
  • 132% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,315 vs 1,430
  • 48% higher Max clock: 4.21 GHz vs 2.85 GHz

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus MediaTek Dimensity 9500M
SpecGoogle Tensor G2MediaTek Dimensity 9500M
Announced20222026
Process5 nm3 nm+40%
TDP (typical)8 W—
ArchitectureArmv8.2ARMv9.3-A

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus MediaTek Dimensity 9500M
SpecGoogle Tensor G2MediaTek Dimensity 9500M
Cores88
Core configuration2x2.85 GHz Cortex-X1 + 2x2.35 GHz Cortex-A78 + 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A551x C1-Ultra + 3x C1-Premium + 4x C1-Pro
Max clock2.85 GHz4.21 GHz+48%

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus MediaTek Dimensity 9500M
SpecGoogle Tensor G2MediaTek Dimensity 9500M
GPUArm Mali-G710 MC7Arm Mali-G1 Ultra MC11
GPU clock848 MHz—

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus MediaTek Dimensity 9500M
SpecGoogle Tensor G2MediaTek Dimensity 9500M
NPUGoogle Edge TPU—

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus MediaTek Dimensity 9500M
SpecGoogle Tensor G2MediaTek Dimensity 9500M
Memory typeLPDDR5LPDDR5X

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus MediaTek Dimensity 9500M
SpecGoogle Tensor G2MediaTek Dimensity 9500M
ModemExternal (Samsung Exynos 5300)—
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth—6.0

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus MediaTek Dimensity 9500M
SpecGoogle Tensor G2MediaTek Dimensity 9500M
Video capture4K@60fps—

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus MediaTek Dimensity 9500M
SpecGoogle Tensor G2MediaTek Dimensity 9500M
AnTuTu 10780,000Top 44%—
Geekbench 6 (single)1,430Top 30%3,315+132%Top 5%
Geekbench 6 (multi)3,450Top 35%9,914+187%Top 4%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme1,800Top 57%—

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