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Google Tensor G4 vs MediaTek Dimensity 8550

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51.4Inno Score
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WINNER
MediaTek Dimensity 8550
54.1Inno Score
45.1CPU47
43.1GPU54.4
56.1Benchmarks—
71.4Efficiencyspec-based68
1 spec wins — Google Tensor G44 spec wins — MediaTek Dimensity 8550

InnoReviews verdict

MediaTek Dimensity 8550 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 54.1 to 51.4, pulling ahead mainly in GPU (+11) and CPU (+2). 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

  • 25% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,950 vs 1,559

Reasons to pick the MediaTek Dimensity 8550

  • Stronger GPU score: 54 vs 43
  • 70% higher 3DMark Wild Life Extreme: 4,411 vs 2,600
  • 31% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 6,166 vs 4,700
  • 10% higher Max clock: 3.4 GHz vs 3.1 GHz

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus MediaTek Dimensity 8550
SpecGoogle Tensor G4MediaTek Dimensity 8550
Announced20242026
Process4 nm4 nm
TDP (typical)7 W—
ArchitectureArmv9.2Armv9.2-A

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus MediaTek Dimensity 8550
SpecGoogle Tensor G4MediaTek Dimensity 8550
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 8550
SpecGoogle Tensor G4MediaTek Dimensity 8550
GPUArm Mali-G715 MC7Arm Mali-G720 MC8
GPU clock940 MHz—

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus MediaTek Dimensity 8550
SpecGoogle Tensor G4MediaTek Dimensity 8550
NPUGoogle Edge TPUMediaTek NPU 880

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus MediaTek Dimensity 8550
SpecGoogle Tensor G4MediaTek Dimensity 8550
Memory typeLPDDR5XLPDDR5X-9600

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus MediaTek Dimensity 8550
SpecGoogle Tensor G4MediaTek Dimensity 8550
ModemExternal (Samsung Exynos 5400)Integrated 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 8550
SpecGoogle Tensor G4MediaTek Dimensity 8550
Max display—WQHD+ @ 144Hz
Video capture4K@60fps4K@60fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus MediaTek Dimensity 8550
SpecGoogle Tensor G4MediaTek Dimensity 8550
AnTuTu1,050,000—
Geekbench 6 (single)1,950+25%Top 22%1,559Top 29%
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,700Top 27%6,166+31%Top 21%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme2,600Top 43%4,411+70%Top 18%

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