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Google Tensor G2 vs MediaTek Dimensity 9500s

Google Tensor G2
42.8Inno Score
VS
WINNER
MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
73.2Inno Score
36.6CPU63.3
36.2GPU—
48.6Benchmarks80.1
58.3Efficiencyspec-based84
0 spec wins — Google Tensor G25 spec wins — MediaTek Dimensity 9500s

InnoReviews verdict

MediaTek Dimensity 9500s wins this mobile chipset face-off, 73.2 to 42.8, pulling ahead mainly in benchmarks (+31) and CPU (+27). 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 9500s

  • Stronger CPU score: 63 vs 37
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 80 vs 49
  • 148% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 8,539 vs 3,450
  • 87% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,670 vs 1,430
  • 40% lower process: 3 nm vs 5 nm

General

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

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
SpecGoogle Tensor G2MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
Cores88
Core configuration2x2.85 GHz Cortex-X1 + 2x2.35 GHz Cortex-A78 + 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A551x3.73 GHz Arm Cortex-X925 + 3x Arm Cortex-X4 + 4x Arm Cortex-A720
Max clock2.85 GHz3.73 GHz+31%

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
SpecGoogle Tensor G2MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
GPUArm Mali-G710 MC7Arm Immortalis-G925
GPU clock848 MHz—

AI

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

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
SpecGoogle Tensor G2MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
Memory typeLPDDR5LPDDR5X-10667

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
SpecGoogle Tensor G2MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
ModemExternal (Samsung Exynos 5300)3GPP Release-17 5G modem
Max download—7 Gbps
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth—5.4

Media

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

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
SpecGoogle Tensor G2MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
AnTuTuDifferent AnTuTu versions — not compared780,0002,726,802Top 19%
AnTuTu 11 (CPU)—809,783Top 19%
AnTuTu 11 (GPU)—905,149Top 19%
AnTuTu 11 (Memory)—410,777Top 9%
AnTuTu 11 (UX)—601,093Top 19%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,430Top 33%2,670+87%Top 13%
Geekbench 6 (multi)3,450Top 40%8,539+148%Top 11%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme1,800Bottom 43%—

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