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Google Tensor G4 vs MediaTek Dimensity 8500

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51.4Inno Score
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WINNER
MediaTek Dimensity 8500
57.3Inno Score
45.1CPU47
43.1GPU53.2
56.1Benchmarks69.9
71.4Efficiencyspec-based68
1 spec wins — Google Tensor G45 spec wins — MediaTek Dimensity 8500

InnoReviews verdict

MediaTek Dimensity 8500 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 57.3 to 51.4, pulling ahead mainly in benchmarks (+14) and GPU (+10). Google Tensor G4 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 G4

  • 28% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,950 vs 1,519

Reasons to pick the MediaTek Dimensity 8500

  • Stronger GPU score: 53 vs 43
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 70 vs 56
  • 73% higher AnTuTu: 1,813,768 vs 1,050,000
  • 64% higher 3DMark Wild Life Extreme: 4,268 vs 2,600
  • 34% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 6,308 vs 4,700

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus MediaTek Dimensity 8500
SpecGoogle Tensor G4MediaTek Dimensity 8500
Announced20242026
Process4 nm4 nm
TDP (typical)7 W—
ArchitectureArmv9.2Armv9.2

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus MediaTek Dimensity 8500
SpecGoogle Tensor G4MediaTek Dimensity 8500
Cores88
Core configuration1x3.1 GHz Cortex-X4 + 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 + 4x1.92 GHz Cortex-A5201x3.4 GHz Cortex-A725 + 3x3.2 GHz Cortex-A725 + 4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A725
Max clock3.1 GHz3.4 GHz+10%

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus MediaTek Dimensity 8500
SpecGoogle Tensor G4MediaTek Dimensity 8500
GPUArm Mali-G715 MC7Arm Mali-G720 MC8
GPU clock940 MHz—

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus MediaTek Dimensity 8500
SpecGoogle Tensor G4MediaTek Dimensity 8500
NPUGoogle Edge TPUMediaTek NPU 880

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus MediaTek Dimensity 8500
SpecGoogle Tensor G4MediaTek Dimensity 8500
Memory typeLPDDR5XLPDDR5X

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus MediaTek Dimensity 8500
SpecGoogle Tensor G4MediaTek Dimensity 8500
ModemExternal (Samsung Exynos 5400)Integrated MediaTek 5G-Advanced modem
Max download—5.2 Gbps
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth—5.4

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus MediaTek Dimensity 8500
SpecGoogle Tensor G4MediaTek Dimensity 8500
Max display—WQHD+ up to 144Hz
Video capture4K@60fps4K@60fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus MediaTek Dimensity 8500
SpecGoogle Tensor G4MediaTek Dimensity 8500
AnTuTu1,050,0001,813,768+73%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,950+28%Top 24%1,519Top 31%
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,700Top 28%6,308+34%Top 21%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme2,600Top 45%4,268+64%Top 22%

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