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Google Tensor G5 vs MediaTek Dimensity 900

WINNER
Google Tensor G5
58.2Inno Score
VS
M
36.4Inno Score
55CPU27.4
45.7GPU—
60.5Benchmarks35.9
82.1Efficiency54.9
6 spec wins — Google Tensor G51 spec wins — MediaTek Dimensity 900

InnoReviews verdict

Google Tensor G5 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 58.2 to 36.4, pulling ahead mainly in CPU (+28) and efficiency (+27). MediaTek Dimensity 900 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 27
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 61 vs 36
  • Stronger efficiency score: 82 vs 55
  • 170% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 6,200 vs 2,300
  • 166% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,250,000 vs 470,000

Reasons to pick the MediaTek Dimensity 900

  • 29% lower TDP (typical): 5 W vs 7 W

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus MediaTek Dimensity 900
SpecGoogle Tensor G5MediaTek Dimensity 900
Announced20252021
Process3 nm+50%6 nm
TDP (typical)7 W5 W+29%
ArchitectureArmv9.2Armv8.2

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus MediaTek Dimensity 900
SpecGoogle Tensor G5MediaTek Dimensity 900
Cores88
Core configuration1x3.78 GHz Cortex-X4 + 5x3.05 GHz Cortex-A725 + 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A5202x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 + 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55
Max clock3.78 GHz+57%2.4 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus MediaTek Dimensity 900
SpecGoogle Tensor G5MediaTek Dimensity 900
GPUImagination PowerVR DXT-48-1536Arm Mali-G68 MC4

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus MediaTek Dimensity 900
SpecGoogle Tensor G5MediaTek Dimensity 900
NPUGoogle Edge TPU—

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus MediaTek Dimensity 900
SpecGoogle Tensor G5MediaTek Dimensity 900
Memory typeLPDDR5XLPDDR5-3200
Max bandwidth—25.6 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus MediaTek Dimensity 900
SpecGoogle Tensor G5MediaTek Dimensity 900
ModemExternal (MediaTek T900)Integrated 5G (sub-6)
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth—5.2

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus MediaTek Dimensity 900
SpecGoogle Tensor G5MediaTek Dimensity 900
Max display—FHD+ @ 120Hz
Video capture4K@60fps4K@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus MediaTek Dimensity 900
SpecGoogle Tensor G5MediaTek Dimensity 900
AnTuTu 101,250,000+166%Top 25%470,000Top 63%
Geekbench 6 (single)2,300+150%Top 12%920Top 58%
Geekbench 6 (multi)6,200+170%Top 18%2,300Top 58%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme3,350Top 33%—

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