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Google Tensor G3 vs MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro

Google Tensor G3
48.4Inno Score
VS
WINNER
MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
93.5Inno Score
41.6CPU90
41GPU93.8
52.2Benchmarks—
69Efficiencyspec-based100
1 spec wins — Google Tensor G36 spec wins — MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro

InnoReviews verdict

MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro wins this mobile chipset face-off, 93.5 to 48.4, pulling ahead mainly in GPU (+53) and CPU (+48). 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

Reasons to pick the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro

  • Stronger CPU score: 90 vs 42
  • Stronger GPU score: 94 vs 41
  • 285% higher 3DMark Wild Life Extreme: 9,245 vs 2,400
  • 193% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 12,765 vs 4,350
  • 141% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 4,216 vs 1,750

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
SpecGoogle Tensor G3MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
Announced20232026
Process4 nm2 nm+50%
TDP (typical)8 W—
ArchitectureArmv9ARMv9.3-A

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
SpecGoogle Tensor G3MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
Cores9+13%8
Core configuration1x2.91 GHz Cortex-X3 + 4x2.37 GHz Cortex-A715 + 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A5102x4.55 GHz C2-Ultra + 3x4.35 GHz C2-Pro + 3x3.1 GHz C2-Pro
Max clock2.91 GHz4.55 GHz+56%

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
SpecGoogle Tensor G3MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
GPUArm Mali-G715 MC7Arm Mali G2-Ultra NX MC12
GPU clock890 MHz—

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
SpecGoogle Tensor G3MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
NPUGoogle Edge TPUMediaTek NPU 1090

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
SpecGoogle Tensor G3MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
Memory typeLPDDR5XLPDDR6-10667

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
SpecGoogle Tensor G3MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
ModemExternal (Samsung Exynos 5300)Integrated 5G-A modem
Max download—7.4 Gbps
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth—6.2

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
SpecGoogle Tensor G3MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
Max display—WQHD+ @ 180Hz
Video capture4K@60fps8K@60fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
SpecGoogle Tensor G3MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
AnTuTu900,000—
Geekbench 6 (single)1,750Top 27%4,216+141%Top 3%
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,350Top 31%12,765+193%Top 3%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme2,400Top 49%9,245+285%Top 3%

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