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Google Tensor G5 vs MediaTek Dimensity 9500

Google Tensor G5
58.2Inno Score
VS
WINNER
MediaTek Dimensity 9500
81Inno Score
55CPU80.9
45.7GPU80.4
60.5Benchmarks84.6
82.1Efficiencyspec-based77.2
1 spec wins — Google Tensor G54 spec wins — MediaTek Dimensity 9500

InnoReviews verdict

MediaTek Dimensity 9500 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 81 to 58.2, pulling ahead mainly in GPU (+35) and CPU (+26). Google Tensor G5 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

  • 22% lower TDP (typical): 7 W vs 9 W

Reasons to pick the MediaTek Dimensity 9500

  • Stronger CPU score: 81 vs 55
  • Stronger GPU score: 80 vs 46
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 85 vs 61
  • 127% higher 3DMark Wild Life Extreme: 7,600 vs 3,350
  • 84% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 11,400 vs 6,200

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus MediaTek Dimensity 9500
SpecGoogle Tensor G5MediaTek Dimensity 9500
Announced20252025
Process3 nm3 nm
TDP (typical)7 W+22%9 W
ArchitectureArmv9.2Armv9.3

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus MediaTek Dimensity 9500
SpecGoogle Tensor G5MediaTek Dimensity 9500
Cores88
Core configuration1x3.78 GHz Cortex-X4 + 5x3.05 GHz Cortex-A725 + 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A5201x4.21 GHz C1-Ultra + 3x3.5 GHz C1-Premium + 4x2.7 GHz C1-Pro
Max clock3.78 GHz4.21 GHz+11%

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus MediaTek Dimensity 9500
SpecGoogle Tensor G5MediaTek Dimensity 9500
GPUImagination PowerVR DXT-48-1536Arm Mali G1-Ultra MC12

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus MediaTek Dimensity 9500
SpecGoogle Tensor G5MediaTek Dimensity 9500
NPUGoogle Edge TPUMediaTek NPU 990

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus MediaTek Dimensity 9500
SpecGoogle Tensor G5MediaTek Dimensity 9500
Memory typeLPDDR5XLPDDR5X-10667
Max bandwidth—85.3 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus MediaTek Dimensity 9500
SpecGoogle Tensor G5MediaTek Dimensity 9500
ModemExternal (MediaTek T900)Integrated 5G-A modem
Max download—7 Gbps
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth—6.0

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus MediaTek Dimensity 9500
SpecGoogle Tensor G5MediaTek Dimensity 9500
Max display—WQHD+ @ 180Hz
Video capture4K@60fps8K@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus MediaTek Dimensity 9500
SpecGoogle Tensor G5MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTuDifferent AnTuTu versions — not compared1,250,0003,254,273Top 6%
AnTuTu 11 (CPU)—976,567Top 6%
AnTuTu 11 (GPU)—1,218,443Top 6%
AnTuTu 11 (Memory)—359,576Top 17%
AnTuTu 11 (UX)—699,687Top 6%
Geekbench 6 (single)2,300Top 14%3,700+61%Top 5%
Geekbench 6 (multi)6,200Top 20%11,400+84%Top 4%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme3,350Top 37%7,600+127%Top 6%

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