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Google Tensor vs MediaTek Dimensity 9500

Google Tensor
34.7Inno Score
VS
WINNER
MediaTek Dimensity 9500
86.2Inno Score
28.4CPU85.2
31GPU86
31.2Benchmarks94.8
58.3Efficiency77.2
1 spec wins — Google Tensor7 spec wins — MediaTek Dimensity 9500

InnoReviews verdict

MediaTek Dimensity 9500 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 86.2 to 34.7, pulling ahead mainly in benchmarks (+64) and CPU (+57). Google Tensor still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Google Tensor

  • 11% lower TDP (typical): 8 W vs 9 W

Reasons to pick the MediaTek Dimensity 9500

  • Stronger CPU score: 85 vs 28
  • Stronger GPU score: 86 vs 31
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 95 vs 31
  • Stronger efficiency score: 77 vs 58
  • 474% higher AnTuTu 10: 3,900,000 vs 680,000

General

General comparison: Google Tensor versus MediaTek Dimensity 9500
SpecGoogle TensorMediaTek Dimensity 9500
Announced20212025
Process5 nm3 nm+40%
TDP (typical)8 W+11%9 W
ArchitectureArmv8.2Armv9.3

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor versus MediaTek Dimensity 9500
SpecGoogle TensorMediaTek Dimensity 9500
Cores88
Core configuration2x2.8 GHz Cortex-X1 + 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A76 + 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A551x4.21 GHz C1-Ultra + 3x3.5 GHz C1-Premium + 4x2.7 GHz C1-Pro
Max clock2.8 GHz4.21 GHz+50%

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor versus MediaTek Dimensity 9500
SpecGoogle TensorMediaTek Dimensity 9500
GPUArm Mali-G78 MP20Arm Mali G1-Ultra MC12
GPU clock848 MHz—

AI

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

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor versus MediaTek Dimensity 9500
SpecGoogle TensorMediaTek Dimensity 9500
Memory typeLPDDR5LPDDR5X-10667
Max bandwidth—85.3 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor versus MediaTek Dimensity 9500
SpecGoogle TensorMediaTek Dimensity 9500
ModemExternal (Samsung Exynos 5123)Integrated 5G-A modem
Max download—7 Gbps
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth—6.0

Media

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

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor versus MediaTek Dimensity 9500
SpecGoogle TensorMediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 10680,0003,900,000+474%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,3403,400+154%
Geekbench 6 (multi)3,15011,400+262%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme1,7007,600+347%

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