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Google Tensor vs MediaTek Dimensity 8550

Google Tensor
41.2Inno Score
VS
WINNER
MediaTek Dimensity 8550
54.1Inno Score
34.9CPU47
35.5GPU54.4
45.2Benchmarks—
58.3Efficiencyspec-based68
0 spec wins — Google Tensor6 spec wins — MediaTek Dimensity 8550

InnoReviews verdict

MediaTek Dimensity 8550 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 54.1 to 41.2, pulling ahead mainly in GPU (+19) and CPU (+12). Google Tensor 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

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

Reasons to pick the MediaTek Dimensity 8550

  • Stronger CPU score: 47 vs 35
  • Stronger GPU score: 54 vs 36
  • 159% higher 3DMark Wild Life Extreme: 4,411 vs 1,700
  • 96% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 6,166 vs 3,150
  • 21% higher Max clock: 3.4 GHz vs 2.8 GHz

General

General comparison: Google Tensor versus MediaTek Dimensity 8550
SpecGoogle TensorMediaTek Dimensity 8550
Announced20212026
Process5 nm4 nm+20%
TDP (typical)8 W—
ArchitectureArmv8.2Armv9.2-A

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor versus MediaTek Dimensity 8550
SpecGoogle TensorMediaTek Dimensity 8550
Cores88
Core configuration2x2.8 GHz Cortex-X1 + 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A76 + 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A551x3.4 GHz Cortex-A725 + 3x3.2 GHz Cortex-A725 + 4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A725
Max clock2.8 GHz3.4 GHz+21%

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor versus MediaTek Dimensity 8550
SpecGoogle TensorMediaTek Dimensity 8550
GPUArm Mali-G78 MP20Arm Mali-G720 MC8
GPU clock848 MHz—

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor versus MediaTek Dimensity 8550
SpecGoogle TensorMediaTek Dimensity 8550
NPUGoogle Edge TPUMediaTek NPU 880

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor versus MediaTek Dimensity 8550
SpecGoogle TensorMediaTek Dimensity 8550
Memory typeLPDDR5LPDDR5X-9600

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor versus MediaTek Dimensity 8550
SpecGoogle TensorMediaTek Dimensity 8550
ModemExternal (Samsung Exynos 5123)Integrated 5G-Advanced modem
Max download—5.2 Gbps
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth—5.4

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor versus MediaTek Dimensity 8550
SpecGoogle TensorMediaTek Dimensity 8550
Max display—WQHD+ @ 144Hz
Video capture4K@60fps4K@60fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor versus MediaTek Dimensity 8550
SpecGoogle TensorMediaTek Dimensity 8550
AnTuTu680,000—
Geekbench 6 (single)1,340Top 37%1,559+16%Top 29%
Geekbench 6 (multi)3,150Top 46%6,166+96%Top 21%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme1,700Bottom 44%4,411+159%Top 18%

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