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Google Tensor G5 vs MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro

Google Tensor G5
58.2Inno Score
VS
WINNER
MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
93.5Inno Score
55CPU90
45.7GPU93.8
60.5Benchmarks—
82.1Efficiencyspec-based100
0 spec wins — Google Tensor G56 spec wins — MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro

InnoReviews verdict

MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro wins this mobile chipset face-off, 93.5 to 58.2, pulling ahead mainly in GPU (+48) and CPU (+35). 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

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

Reasons to pick the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro

  • Stronger CPU score: 90 vs 55
  • Stronger GPU score: 94 vs 46
  • 176% higher 3DMark Wild Life Extreme: 9,245 vs 3,350
  • 106% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 12,765 vs 6,200
  • 83% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 4,216 vs 2,300

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
SpecGoogle Tensor G5MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
Announced20252026
Process3 nm2 nm+33%
TDP (typical)7 W—
ArchitectureArmv9.2ARMv9.3-A

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
SpecGoogle Tensor G5MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
Cores88
Core configuration1x3.78 GHz Cortex-X4 + 5x3.05 GHz Cortex-A725 + 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A5202x4.55 GHz C2-Ultra + 3x4.35 GHz C2-Pro + 3x3.1 GHz C2-Pro
Max clock3.78 GHz4.55 GHz+20%

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
SpecGoogle Tensor G5MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
GPUImagination PowerVR DXT-48-1536Arm Mali G2-Ultra NX MC12

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
SpecGoogle Tensor G5MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
NPUGoogle Edge TPUMediaTek NPU 1090

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
SpecGoogle Tensor G5MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
Memory typeLPDDR5XLPDDR6-10667

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
SpecGoogle Tensor G5MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
ModemExternal (MediaTek T900)Integrated 5G-A modem
Max download—7.4 Gbps
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth—6.2

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
SpecGoogle Tensor G5MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
Max display—WQHD+ @ 180Hz
Video capture4K@60fps8K@60fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
SpecGoogle Tensor G5MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
AnTuTu1,250,000—
Geekbench 6 (single)2,300Top 14%4,216+83%Top 2%
Geekbench 6 (multi)6,200Top 20%12,765+106%Top 2%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme3,350Top 37%9,245+176%Top 2%

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