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Google Tensor G4 vs MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro

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51.4Inno Score
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WINNER
MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
93.5Inno Score
45.1CPU90
43.1GPU93.8
56.1Benchmarks—
71.4Efficiencyspec-based100
0 spec wins — Google Tensor G46 spec wins — MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro

InnoReviews verdict

MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro wins this mobile chipset face-off, 93.5 to 51.4, pulling ahead mainly in GPU (+51) and CPU (+45). 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

No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.

Reasons to pick the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro

  • Stronger CPU score: 90 vs 45
  • Stronger GPU score: 94 vs 43
  • 256% higher 3DMark Wild Life Extreme: 9,245 vs 2,600
  • 172% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 12,765 vs 4,700
  • 116% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 4,216 vs 1,950

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
SpecGoogle Tensor G4MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
Announced20242026
Process4 nm2 nm+50%
TDP (typical)7 W—
ArchitectureArmv9.2ARMv9.3-A

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
SpecGoogle Tensor G4MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
Cores88
Core configuration1x3.1 GHz Cortex-X4 + 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 + 4x1.92 GHz Cortex-A5202x4.55 GHz C2-Ultra + 3x4.35 GHz C2-Pro + 3x3.1 GHz C2-Pro
Max clock3.1 GHz4.55 GHz+47%

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
SpecGoogle Tensor G4MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
GPUArm Mali-G715 MC7Arm Mali G2-Ultra NX MC12
GPU clock940 MHz—

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
SpecGoogle Tensor G4MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
NPUGoogle Edge TPUMediaTek NPU 1090

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
SpecGoogle Tensor G4MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
Memory typeLPDDR5XLPDDR6-10667

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
SpecGoogle Tensor G4MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
ModemExternal (Samsung Exynos 5400)Integrated 5G-A modem
Max download—7.4 Gbps
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth—6.2

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
SpecGoogle Tensor G4MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
Max display—WQHD+ @ 180Hz
Video capture4K@60fps8K@60fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
SpecGoogle Tensor G4MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
AnTuTu1,050,000—
Geekbench 6 (single)1,950Top 24%4,216+116%Top 3%
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,700Top 28%12,765+172%Top 3%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme2,600Top 45%9,245+256%Top 3%

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