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Google Tensor G6 vs MediaTek Dimensity 8500

WINNER
Google Tensor G6
66.1Inno Score
VS
MediaTek Dimensity 8500
57.3Inno Score
63.3CPU47
53.8GPU53.2
72.3Benchmarks69.9
84Efficiencyspec-based68
5 spec wins — Google Tensor G62 spec wins — MediaTek Dimensity 8500

InnoReviews verdict

Google Tensor G6 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 66.1 to 57.3, pulling ahead mainly in CPU (+16) and benchmarks (+2). MediaTek Dimensity 8500 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 47
  • 79% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,724 vs 1,519
  • 25% lower process: 3 nm vs 4 nm
  • 21% higher Max clock: 4.1 GHz vs 3.4 GHz
  • 19% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 7,535 vs 6,308

Reasons to pick the MediaTek Dimensity 8500

  • 25% higher 3DMark Wild Life Extreme: 4,268 vs 3,420
  • 14% higher cores: 8 vs 7

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus MediaTek Dimensity 8500
SpecGoogle Tensor G6MediaTek Dimensity 8500
Announced20262026
Process3 nm+25%4 nm
ArchitectureArmv9.3Armv9.2

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus MediaTek Dimensity 8500
SpecGoogle Tensor G6MediaTek Dimensity 8500
Cores78+14%
Core configuration1x4.1 GHz ARM C1-Ultra + 4x3.4 GHz ARM C1-Pro + 2x2.65 GHz ARM C1-Pro1x3.4 GHz Cortex-A725 + 3x3.2 GHz Cortex-A725 + 4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A725
Max clock4.1 GHz+21%3.4 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus MediaTek Dimensity 8500
SpecGoogle Tensor G6MediaTek Dimensity 8500
GPUImagination PowerVR CXTP-48-1536Arm Mali-G720 MC8
GPU clock1,286 MHz—

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus MediaTek Dimensity 8500
SpecGoogle Tensor G6MediaTek Dimensity 8500
NPUGoogle TPUMediaTek NPU 880

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus MediaTek Dimensity 8500
SpecGoogle Tensor G6MediaTek Dimensity 8500
Memory type—LPDDR5X

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus MediaTek Dimensity 8500
SpecGoogle Tensor G6MediaTek Dimensity 8500
Modem—Integrated MediaTek 5G-Advanced modem
Max download—5.2 Gbps
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth6.05.4

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus MediaTek Dimensity 8500
SpecGoogle Tensor G6MediaTek Dimensity 8500
Max display—WQHD+ up to 144Hz
Video capture8K@30fps4K@60fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus MediaTek Dimensity 8500
SpecGoogle Tensor G6MediaTek Dimensity 8500
AnTuTu1,994,033+10%1,813,768
Geekbench 6 (single)2,724+79%Top 12%1,519Top 30%
Geekbench 6 (multi)7,535+19%Top 13%6,308Top 20%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme3,420Top 35%4,268+25%Top 22%

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