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Google Tensor G3 vs MediaTek Dimensity 8500

Google Tensor G3
48.4Inno Score
VS
WINNER
MediaTek Dimensity 8500
57.3Inno Score
41.6CPU47
41GPU53.2
52.2Benchmarks69.9
69Efficiencyspec-based68
2 spec wins — Google Tensor G35 spec wins — MediaTek Dimensity 8500

InnoReviews verdict

MediaTek Dimensity 8500 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 57.3 to 48.4, pulling ahead mainly in benchmarks (+18) and GPU (+12). 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

  • 15% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,750 vs 1,519
  • 13% higher cores: 9 vs 8

Reasons to pick the MediaTek Dimensity 8500

  • Stronger CPU score: 47 vs 42
  • Stronger GPU score: 53 vs 41
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 70 vs 52
  • 102% higher AnTuTu: 1,813,768 vs 900,000
  • 78% higher 3DMark Wild Life Extreme: 4,268 vs 2,400

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus MediaTek Dimensity 8500
SpecGoogle Tensor G3MediaTek Dimensity 8500
Announced20232026
Process4 nm4 nm
TDP (typical)8 W—
ArchitectureArmv9Armv9.2

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus MediaTek Dimensity 8500
SpecGoogle Tensor G3MediaTek Dimensity 8500
Cores9+13%8
Core configuration1x2.91 GHz Cortex-X3 + 4x2.37 GHz Cortex-A715 + 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A5101x3.4 GHz Cortex-A725 + 3x3.2 GHz Cortex-A725 + 4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A725
Max clock2.91 GHz3.4 GHz+17%

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus MediaTek Dimensity 8500
SpecGoogle Tensor G3MediaTek Dimensity 8500
GPUArm Mali-G715 MC7Arm Mali-G720 MC8
GPU clock890 MHz—

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus MediaTek Dimensity 8500
SpecGoogle Tensor G3MediaTek Dimensity 8500
NPUGoogle Edge TPUMediaTek NPU 880

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus MediaTek Dimensity 8500
SpecGoogle Tensor G3MediaTek Dimensity 8500
Memory typeLPDDR5XLPDDR5X

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus MediaTek Dimensity 8500
SpecGoogle Tensor G3MediaTek 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 G3 versus MediaTek Dimensity 8500
SpecGoogle Tensor G3MediaTek Dimensity 8500
Max display—WQHD+ up to 144Hz
Video capture4K@60fps4K@60fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus MediaTek Dimensity 8500
SpecGoogle Tensor G3MediaTek Dimensity 8500
AnTuTu900,0001,813,768+102%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,750+15%Top 27%1,519Top 31%
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,350Top 31%6,308+45%Top 21%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme2,400Top 49%4,268+78%Top 22%

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