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Review

Google Tensor G2
MediaTek Dimensity 8500
CPU Performance
45
70
Gaming Performance
25
55
Battery life
88
91
QuickComparison Score
100
100
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Key differences

Key distinctions and advantages between Google Tensor G2 and MediaTek Dimensity 8500

Reasons to consider the Google Tensor G2

  • + 5 nanometers process node
  • + 8 CPU cores
  • + 2x 2.85 GHz – Cortex-X1 2x 2.35 GHz – Cortex-A78 4... cores
  • + Mali-G710 MP7 graphics
  • + Next-gen Tensor Processing Unit NPU

Reasons to consider the MediaTek Dimensity 8500

  • + 4 nanometers process node
  • + 8 CPU cores
  • + 1x 3.4 GHz – Cortex-A725 3x 3.2 GHz – Cortex-A725 ... cores
  • + Mali-G720 MP8 graphics
  • + MediaTek NPU 880 NPU

Pros & Cons

Google Tensor G2
  • Excellent battery life
  • 5G connectivity supported
  • Dedicated NPU for AI workloads
  • Flagship-class chipset
  • Modern LPDDR5 memory support
  • Limited CPU performance for demanding apps
  • Limited gaming performance
  • Older generation chipset

"A high-end Google Tensor G2 mobile chipset with modest CPU performance (45/100), good battery efficiency. Suited for flagship-tier mobile experiences."

MediaTek Dimensity 8500
  • Solid CPU performance
  • Excellent battery life
  • 5G connectivity supported
  • Dedicated NPU for AI workloads
  • Modern LPDDR5 memory support
  • No significant drawbacks for its tier

"A high-end MediaTek Dimensity 8500 mobile chipset with capable CPU performance (70/100), good battery efficiency. Suited for flagship-tier mobile experiences."

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Specifications

AnTuTu 11
Specification Google Tensor G2 ↗ MediaTek Dimensity 8500 ↗
Apple A19 1158921 2153969
CPU 407685 622784
GPU 277802 686603
Memory 174019 388746
UX 299415 455836
Total score 1158921 2153969
GeekBench 6
Specification Google Tensor G2 ↗ MediaTek Dimensity 8500 ↗
Single-Core Score 1459 1721
Multi-Core Score 3451 6716
Asset compression 149.9 MB/sec 279.9 MB/sec
HTML 5 Browser 99.9 pages/sec 201 pages/sec
PDF Renderer 110.2 Mpixels/sec 223.5 Mpixels/sec
Image detection 74.2 images/sec 136.2 images/sec
HDR 105.5 Mpixels/sec 224 Mpixels/sec
Background blur 6.68 images/sec 20.3 images/sec
Photo processing 35.1 images/sec 70.7 images/sec
Ray tracing 4.26 Mpixels/sec 7.64 Mpixels/sec
Samples 17 tests 6 tests
Compute Score (GPU) 4715 13461
Face detection 3.96 images/sec 10.3 images/sec
Horizon detection 0.22 Gpixels/sec 0.56 Gpixels/sec
Edge detection 0.35 Gpixels/sec 0.62 Gpixels/sec
Gaussian blur 0.2 Gpixels/sec 0.8 Gpixels/sec
Feature matching 0.06 Gpixels/sec 0.2 Gpixels/sec
Stereo matching 11.5 Gpixels/sec 46.4 Gpixels/sec
Particle physics 972.6 FPS 2219.4 FPS
API Vulkan OpenCL
3DMark
Specification Google Tensor G2 ↗ MediaTek Dimensity 8500 ↗
3DMark Steel Nomad Light 702
Score 1821
Stability 78%
Graphics test 10 FPS
3DMark Solar Bay
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CPU
Specification Google Tensor G2 ↗ MediaTek Dimensity 8500 ↗
Architecture 2x 2.85 GHz – Cortex-X1 2x 2.35 GHz – Cortex-A78 4x 1.8 GHz – Cortex-A55 1x 3.4 GHz – Cortex-A725 3x 3.2 GHz – Cortex-A725 4x 2.2 GHz – Cortex-A725
Cores 8 8
Frequency 2850 MHz 3400 MHz
Instruction set ARMv8.4-A ARMv9.2-A
L1 cache
L2 cache
Process 5 nanometers 4 nanometers
Manufacturing Samsung TSMC
Graphics
Specification Google Tensor G2 ↗ MediaTek Dimensity 8500 ↗
GPU name Mali-G710 MP7 Mali-G720 MP8
Architecture Valhall 3rd gen Valhall 5th gen
GPU frequency 848 MHz 1300 MHz
Pipelines 7 8
Shading units 64 128
Total shaders 448 1024
FLOPS 759.8 Gigaflops 2662.4 Gigaflops
AI Accelarator
Specification Google Tensor G2 ↗ MediaTek Dimensity 8500 ↗
Neural processor (NPU) Next-gen Tensor Processing Unit MediaTek NPU 880
Memory
Specification Google Tensor G2 ↗ MediaTek Dimensity 8500 ↗
Memory type LPDDR5 LPDDR5X
Memory frequency 3200 MHz 4800 MHz
Bus 4x 16 Bit 4x 16 Bit
Max bandwidth 51.2 Gb/s 76.8 Gb/s
Max size 16 GB 24 GB
Multimedia (ISP)
Specification Google Tensor G2 ↗ MediaTek Dimensity 8500 ↗
Storage type UFS 3.1 UFS 4.0, UFS 4.1
Max camera resolution 1x 200MP, 2x 32MP 1x 320MP, 3x 32MP
Video capture 4K at 60FPS 4K at 60FPS
Video playback 4K at 60FPS 4K at 60FPS
Video codecs - H.264 - H.265 - AV1 - VP9 - H.264 - H.265 - AV1 - VP9
Audio codecs - AAC - AIFF - CAF - MP3 - MP4 - WAV - AAC LC - FLAC - HE-AACv1 - HE-AACv2 - MP3
Connectivity
Specification Google Tensor G2 ↗ MediaTek Dimensity 8500 ↗
Modem Exynos 5300g
4G support LTE Cat. 24
5G support Yes Yes
Download speed Up to 7350 Mbps Up to 5170 Mbps
Upload speed Up to 3670 Mbps
Wi-Fi 6 6
Bluetooth 5.2 5.4
Navigation GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS, NAVIC GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS, NAVIC
Info
Specification Google Tensor G2 ↗ MediaTek Dimensity 8500 ↗
Announced October 2022 January 2026
Class Flagship Mid range
Model number GS201 (S5P9855)

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