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Google Tensor G5 vs MediaTek Dimensity 8550

WINNER
Google Tensor G5
58.2Inno Score
VS
MediaTek Dimensity 8550
54.1Inno Score
55CPU47
45.7GPU54.4
60.5Benchmarks—
82.1Efficiencyspec-based68
4 spec wins — Google Tensor G52 spec wins — MediaTek Dimensity 8550

InnoReviews verdict

Google Tensor G5 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 58.2 to 54.1, pulling ahead mainly in CPU (+8). MediaTek Dimensity 8550 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 G5

  • Stronger CPU score: 55 vs 47
  • 48% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,300 vs 1,559
  • 25% lower process: 3 nm vs 4 nm
  • 11% higher Max clock: 3.78 GHz vs 3.4 GHz

Reasons to pick the MediaTek Dimensity 8550

  • Stronger GPU score: 54 vs 46
  • 32% higher 3DMark Wild Life Extreme: 4,411 vs 3,350

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus MediaTek Dimensity 8550
SpecGoogle Tensor G5MediaTek Dimensity 8550
Announced20252026
Process3 nm+25%4 nm
TDP (typical)7 W—
ArchitectureArmv9.2Armv9.2-A

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus MediaTek Dimensity 8550
SpecGoogle Tensor G5MediaTek Dimensity 8550
Cores88
Core configuration1x3.78 GHz Cortex-X4 + 5x3.05 GHz Cortex-A725 + 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A5201x3.4 GHz Cortex-A725 + 3x3.2 GHz Cortex-A725 + 4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A725
Max clock3.78 GHz+11%3.4 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus MediaTek Dimensity 8550
SpecGoogle Tensor G5MediaTek Dimensity 8550
GPUImagination PowerVR DXT-48-1536Arm Mali-G720 MC8

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus MediaTek Dimensity 8550
SpecGoogle Tensor G5MediaTek Dimensity 8550
NPUGoogle Edge TPUMediaTek NPU 880

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus MediaTek Dimensity 8550
SpecGoogle Tensor G5MediaTek Dimensity 8550
Memory typeLPDDR5XLPDDR5X-9600

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus MediaTek Dimensity 8550
SpecGoogle Tensor G5MediaTek Dimensity 8550
ModemExternal (MediaTek T900)Integrated 5G-Advanced modem
Max download—5.2 Gbps
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth—5.4

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus MediaTek Dimensity 8550
SpecGoogle Tensor G5MediaTek Dimensity 8550
Max display—WQHD+ @ 144Hz
Video capture4K@60fps4K@60fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus MediaTek Dimensity 8550
SpecGoogle Tensor G5MediaTek Dimensity 8550
AnTuTu1,250,000—
Geekbench 6 (single)2,300+48%Top 14%1,559Top 29%
Geekbench 6 (multi)6,200+1%Top 20%6,166Top 21%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme3,350Top 35%4,411+32%Top 18%

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