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Google Tensor vs MediaTek Dimensity 9500M

Google Tensor
41.2Inno Score
VS
WINNER
MediaTek Dimensity 9500M
77.5Inno Score
34.9CPU74.3
35.5GPU—
45.2Benchmarks—
58.3Efficiency84
0 spec wins — Google Tensor5 spec wins — MediaTek Dimensity 9500M

InnoReviews verdict

MediaTek Dimensity 9500M wins this mobile chipset face-off, 77.5 to 41.2, pulling ahead mainly in CPU (+39) and efficiency (+26). 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 9500M

  • Stronger CPU score: 74 vs 35
  • Stronger efficiency score: 84 vs 58
  • 215% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 9,914 vs 3,150
  • 147% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,315 vs 1,340
  • 50% higher Max clock: 4.21 GHz vs 2.8 GHz

General

General comparison: Google Tensor versus MediaTek Dimensity 9500M
SpecGoogle TensorMediaTek Dimensity 9500M
Announced20212026
Process5 nm3 nm+40%
TDP (typical)8 W—
ArchitectureArmv8.2ARMv9.3-A

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor versus MediaTek Dimensity 9500M
SpecGoogle TensorMediaTek Dimensity 9500M
Cores88
Core configuration2x2.8 GHz Cortex-X1 + 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A76 + 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A551x C1-Ultra + 3x C1-Premium + 4x C1-Pro
Max clock2.8 GHz4.21 GHz+50%

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor versus MediaTek Dimensity 9500M
SpecGoogle TensorMediaTek Dimensity 9500M
GPUArm Mali-G78 MP20Arm Mali-G1 Ultra MC11
GPU clock848 MHz—

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor versus MediaTek Dimensity 9500M
SpecGoogle TensorMediaTek Dimensity 9500M
NPUGoogle Edge TPU—

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor versus MediaTek Dimensity 9500M
SpecGoogle TensorMediaTek Dimensity 9500M
Memory typeLPDDR5LPDDR5X

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor versus MediaTek Dimensity 9500M
SpecGoogle TensorMediaTek Dimensity 9500M
ModemExternal (Samsung Exynos 5123)—
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth—6.0

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor versus MediaTek Dimensity 9500M
SpecGoogle TensorMediaTek Dimensity 9500M
Video capture4K@60fps—

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor versus MediaTek Dimensity 9500M
SpecGoogle TensorMediaTek Dimensity 9500M
AnTuTu 10680,000Top 49%—
Geekbench 6 (single)1,340Top 34%3,315+147%Top 5%
Geekbench 6 (multi)3,150Top 42%9,914+215%Top 4%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme1,700Top 60%—

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