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Google Tensor G3 vs MediaTek Dimensity 8450

Google Tensor G3
48.4Inno Score
VS
WINNER
MediaTek Dimensity 8450
52.7Inno Score
41.6CPU46.2
41GPU51.4
52.2Benchmarks—
69Efficiencyspec-based68
2 spec wins — Google Tensor G34 spec wins — MediaTek Dimensity 8450

InnoReviews verdict

MediaTek Dimensity 8450 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 52.7 to 48.4, pulling ahead mainly in GPU (+10) and CPU (+5). Google Tensor G3 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 G3

  • 13% higher cores: 9 vs 8
  • 12% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,750 vs 1,566

Reasons to pick the MediaTek Dimensity 8450

  • Stronger CPU score: 46 vs 42
  • Stronger GPU score: 51 vs 41
  • 69% higher 3DMark Wild Life Extreme: 4,044 vs 2,400
  • 41% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 6,137 vs 4,350
  • 12% higher Max clock: 3.25 GHz vs 2.91 GHz

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus MediaTek Dimensity 8450
SpecGoogle Tensor G3MediaTek Dimensity 8450
Announced20232025
Process4 nm4 nm
TDP (typical)8 W—
ArchitectureArmv9Armv9.2

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus MediaTek Dimensity 8450
SpecGoogle Tensor G3MediaTek Dimensity 8450
Cores9+13%8
Core configuration1x2.91 GHz Cortex-X3 + 4x2.37 GHz Cortex-A715 + 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A5101x3.25 GHz Cortex-A725 + 3x3.0 GHz Cortex-A725 + 4x2.1 GHz Cortex-A725
Max clock2.91 GHz3.25 GHz+12%

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus MediaTek Dimensity 8450
SpecGoogle Tensor G3MediaTek Dimensity 8450
GPUArm Mali-G715 MC7Arm Mali-G720 MC7
GPU clock890 MHz—

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus MediaTek Dimensity 8450
SpecGoogle Tensor G3MediaTek Dimensity 8450
NPUGoogle Edge TPUMediaTek NPU 880

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus MediaTek Dimensity 8450
SpecGoogle Tensor G3MediaTek Dimensity 8450
Memory typeLPDDR5XLPDDR5X-8533

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus MediaTek Dimensity 8450
SpecGoogle Tensor G3MediaTek 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 G3 versus MediaTek Dimensity 8450
SpecGoogle Tensor G3MediaTek Dimensity 8450
Max display—WQHD+ @ 144Hz
Video capture4K@60fps4K@60fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus MediaTek Dimensity 8450
SpecGoogle Tensor G3MediaTek Dimensity 8450
AnTuTu900,000—
Geekbench 6 (single)1,750+12%Top 25%1,566Top 28%
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,350Top 32%6,137+41%Top 21%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme2,400Top 46%4,044+69%Top 23%

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