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Google Tensor G3 vs MediaTek Dimensity 9500

Google Tensor G3
43.5Inno Score
VS
WINNER
MediaTek Dimensity 9500
86.2Inno Score
37.1CPU85.2
37.6GPU86
41.4Benchmarks94.8
69Efficiency77.2
2 spec wins — Google Tensor G37 spec wins — MediaTek Dimensity 9500

InnoReviews verdict

MediaTek Dimensity 9500 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 86.2 to 43.5, pulling ahead mainly in benchmarks (+53) and GPU (+48). Google Tensor G3 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Google Tensor G3

  • 13% higher cores: 9 vs 8
  • 11% lower TDP (typical): 8 W vs 9 W

Reasons to pick the MediaTek Dimensity 9500

  • Stronger CPU score: 85 vs 37
  • Stronger GPU score: 86 vs 38
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 95 vs 41
  • Stronger efficiency score: 77 vs 69
  • 333% higher AnTuTu 10: 3,900,000 vs 900,000

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus MediaTek Dimensity 9500
SpecGoogle Tensor G3MediaTek Dimensity 9500
Announced20232025
Process4 nm3 nm+25%
TDP (typical)8 W+11%9 W
ArchitectureArmv9Armv9.3

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus MediaTek Dimensity 9500
SpecGoogle Tensor G3MediaTek Dimensity 9500
Cores9+13%8
Core configuration1x2.91 GHz Cortex-X3 + 4x2.37 GHz Cortex-A715 + 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A5101x4.21 GHz C1-Ultra + 3x3.5 GHz C1-Premium + 4x2.7 GHz C1-Pro
Max clock2.91 GHz4.21 GHz+45%

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus MediaTek Dimensity 9500
SpecGoogle Tensor G3MediaTek Dimensity 9500
GPUArm Mali-G715 MC7Arm Mali G1-Ultra MC12
GPU clock890 MHz—

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus MediaTek Dimensity 9500
SpecGoogle Tensor G3MediaTek Dimensity 9500
NPUGoogle Edge TPUMediaTek NPU 990

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus MediaTek Dimensity 9500
SpecGoogle Tensor G3MediaTek Dimensity 9500
Memory typeLPDDR5XLPDDR5X-10667
Max bandwidth—85.3 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus MediaTek Dimensity 9500
SpecGoogle Tensor G3MediaTek 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 G3 versus MediaTek Dimensity 9500
SpecGoogle Tensor G3MediaTek Dimensity 9500
Max display—WQHD+ @ 180Hz
Video capture4K@60fps8K@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus MediaTek Dimensity 9500
SpecGoogle Tensor G3MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 10900,0003,900,000+333%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,7503,400+94%
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,35011,400+162%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme2,4007,600+217%

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