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Google Tensor vs MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro

Google Tensor
41.2Inno Score
VS
WINNER
MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
93.5Inno Score
34.9CPU90
35.5GPU93.8
45.2Benchmarks—
58.3Efficiencyspec-based100
0 spec wins — Google Tensor6 spec wins — MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro

InnoReviews verdict

MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro wins this mobile chipset face-off, 93.5 to 41.2, pulling ahead mainly in GPU (+58) and CPU (+55). 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 9600 Pro

  • Stronger CPU score: 90 vs 35
  • Stronger GPU score: 94 vs 36
  • 444% higher 3DMark Wild Life Extreme: 9,245 vs 1,700
  • 305% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 12,765 vs 3,150
  • 215% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 4,216 vs 1,340

General

General comparison: Google Tensor versus MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
SpecGoogle TensorMediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
Announced20212026
Process5 nm2 nm+60%
TDP (typical)8 W—
ArchitectureArmv8.2ARMv9.3-A

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor versus MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
SpecGoogle TensorMediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
Cores88
Core configuration2x2.8 GHz Cortex-X1 + 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A76 + 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A552x4.55 GHz C2-Ultra + 3x4.35 GHz C2-Pro + 3x3.1 GHz C2-Pro
Max clock2.8 GHz4.55 GHz+63%

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor versus MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
SpecGoogle TensorMediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
GPUArm Mali-G78 MP20Arm Mali G2-Ultra NX MC12
GPU clock848 MHz—

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor versus MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
SpecGoogle TensorMediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
NPUGoogle Edge TPUMediaTek NPU 1090

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor versus MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
SpecGoogle TensorMediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
Memory typeLPDDR5LPDDR6-10667

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor versus MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
SpecGoogle TensorMediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
ModemExternal (Samsung Exynos 5123)Integrated 5G-A modem
Max download—7.4 Gbps
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth—6.2

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor versus MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
SpecGoogle TensorMediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
Max display—WQHD+ @ 180Hz
Video capture4K@60fps8K@60fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor versus MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
SpecGoogle TensorMediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
AnTuTu680,000—
Geekbench 6 (single)1,340Top 38%4,216+215%Top 3%
Geekbench 6 (multi)3,150Top 47%12,765+305%Top 3%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme1,700Bottom 40%9,245+444%Top 3%

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