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Google Tensor G6 vs MediaTek Dimensity 8450

WINNER
Google Tensor G6
66.1Inno Score
VS
MediaTek Dimensity 8450
52.7Inno Score
63.3CPU46.2
53.8GPU51.4
72.3Benchmarks—
84Efficiencyspec-based68
5 spec wins — Google Tensor G62 spec wins — MediaTek Dimensity 8450

InnoReviews verdict

Google Tensor G6 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 66.1 to 52.7, pulling ahead mainly in CPU (+17) and GPU (+2). MediaTek Dimensity 8450 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 G6

  • Stronger CPU score: 63 vs 46
  • 74% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,724 vs 1,566
  • 26% higher Max clock: 4.1 GHz vs 3.25 GHz
  • 25% lower process: 3 nm vs 4 nm
  • 23% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 7,535 vs 6,137

Reasons to pick the MediaTek Dimensity 8450

  • 18% higher 3DMark Wild Life Extreme: 4,044 vs 3,420
  • 14% higher cores: 8 vs 7

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus MediaTek Dimensity 8450
SpecGoogle Tensor G6MediaTek Dimensity 8450
Announced20262025
Process3 nm+25%4 nm
ArchitectureArmv9.3Armv9.2

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus MediaTek Dimensity 8450
SpecGoogle Tensor G6MediaTek Dimensity 8450
Cores78+14%
Core configuration1x4.1 GHz ARM C1-Ultra + 4x3.4 GHz ARM C1-Pro + 2x2.65 GHz ARM C1-Pro1x3.25 GHz Cortex-A725 + 3x3.0 GHz Cortex-A725 + 4x2.1 GHz Cortex-A725
Max clock4.1 GHz+26%3.25 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus MediaTek Dimensity 8450
SpecGoogle Tensor G6MediaTek Dimensity 8450
GPUImagination PowerVR CXTP-48-1536Arm Mali-G720 MC7
GPU clock1,286 MHz—

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus MediaTek Dimensity 8450
SpecGoogle Tensor G6MediaTek Dimensity 8450
NPUGoogle TPUMediaTek NPU 880

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus MediaTek Dimensity 8450
SpecGoogle Tensor G6MediaTek Dimensity 8450
Memory type—LPDDR5X-8533

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus MediaTek Dimensity 8450
SpecGoogle Tensor G6MediaTek Dimensity 8450
Modem—Integrated 5G modem (3GPP R16)
Max download—5.2 Gbps
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth6.05.4

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus MediaTek Dimensity 8450
SpecGoogle Tensor G6MediaTek Dimensity 8450
Max display—WQHD+ @ 144Hz
Video capture8K@30fps4K@60fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus MediaTek Dimensity 8450
SpecGoogle Tensor G6MediaTek Dimensity 8450
AnTuTu1,994,033—
Geekbench 6 (single)2,724+74%Top 12%1,566Top 28%
Geekbench 6 (multi)7,535+23%Top 13%6,137Top 21%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme3,420Top 33%4,044+18%Top 23%

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