Google Tensor G5 vs MediaTek Dimensity 8350
Across 12 measured categories, the Google Tensor G5 comes out ahead.
I put the Google Tensor G5 and the MediaTek Dimensity 8350 side by side to see how they really compare. On graphics, the Google Tensor G5 runs the PowerVR DXT-48-1536 while the MediaTek Dimensity 8350 runs the Mali-G615 MP6. Below I go through the CPU, GPU, memory and connectivity, then the benchmark scores, so you can work out which one is the better fit for you.
Where each chip wins
Google Tensor G5
7 advantages
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38% faster Geekbench multi-core score
6,301 vs 4,566
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61% faster Geekbench single-core score
2,298 vs 1,428
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430 MHz higher CPU clock
3780 MHz vs 3350 MHz
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Newer CPU architecture
ARMv9.2-A vs ARMv9-A
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Larger L3 cache
8 MB vs 4 MB
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1 nm smaller semiconductor size
3 nm vs 4 nm
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1,067 MHz higher RAM speed
5333 MHz vs 4266 MHz
MediaTek Dimensity 8350
2 advantages
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24% higher AnTuTu score
16.42 Lakhs vs 13.27 Lakhs
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Higher GPU FLOPS
2150.4 GFLOPS vs 1689.6 GFLOPS
Benchmark charts
AnTuTu v11 Total
Geekbench Single-Core
Geekbench Multi-Core
Specifications Comparison
Here is how the Google Tensor G5 and the MediaTek Dimensity 8350 compare across every spec. In each row, the stronger value is highlighted so the differences are easy to spot.
| Launch Date | August 2025 | November 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset Class | Flagship | Upper Mid-range |
| Manufacturer | MediaTek | |
| Model Number | GS501 | MT6897 |
| Total Cores | 8 | 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Core Configuration | 1x Cortex X4 - 3.78GHz 5x Cortex A725 - 3.05GHz 2x Cortex A520 - 2.25GHz |
1x 3.35 GHz - Cortex-A715 3x 3.2 GHz - Cortex-A715 4x 2.2 GHz - Cortex-A510 |
| Max Frequency | 3780 MHz | 3350 MHz |
| Instruction Set | ARMv9.2-A | ARMv9-A |
| Process Node | 3 nm | 4 nm |
| Manufacturing | TSMC | TSMC |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | - |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB | 4 MB |
| TDP | 6 W | 6 W |
| GPU Name | PowerVR DXT-48-1536 | Mali-G615 MP6 |
|---|---|---|
| GPU Frequency | 1100 MHz | 1400 MHz |
| Shading Units | 128 | 128 |
| FLOPS | 1689.6 GFLOPS | 2150.4 GFLOPS |
| Ray Tracing Support | No | Yes |
| NPU | - | MediaTek APU 780 |
| API Support | Vulkan 1.4, OpenCL 3.0, OpenGL ES 3.2 | Vulkan 1.4, OpenCL 3.0, OpenGL ES 3.2 |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
|---|---|---|
| RAM Frequency | 5333 MHz | 4266 MHz |
| Memory Bus | 4x 16-bit | 4x 16-bit |
| Max Bandwidth | 68.2 GB/s | 68.2 GB/s |
| Max RAM Size | 16 GB | 24 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 4.0 |
| Camera Support | 200MP | 320MP |
|---|---|---|
| Video Capture | 8K at 30FPS, 4K at 120FPS | 4K at 60FPS |
| Max Display Resolution | WQHD+ | WQHD+ |
| Video Playback | 8K at 30FPS, 4K at 120FPS | 4K at 60FPS |
| Video Codecs | H.264, H.265, HEVC, AV1, VP9 | H.264, H.265, AV1, VP9 |
| Audio Codecs | AAC, AIFF, CAF, MP3, MP4, WAV | AAC LC, FLAC, HE-AACv1, HE-AACv2, MP3 |
| Modem | Samsung Exynos 5400 5G | MediaTek T800 |
|---|---|---|
| Network Support | 5G | 5G |
| Download Speed | 14.79 Gbps | 7.9 Gbps |
| Upload Speed | 3.5 Gbps | 4.2 Gbps |
| Wi-Fi | 7 | 6E |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.4 |
| Navigation | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | NAVIC, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Official page | - | Visit |
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Benchmark results
| Total | 13,26,623 | 16,42,027 |
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| CPU | 4,63,275 | 4,73,434 |
| GPU | 4,11,537 | 4,88,428 |
| Memory | 2,33,612 | 2,65,639 |
| UX | 2,12,199 | 4,13,526 |
| Single-Core | 2,298 | 1,428 |
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| Multi-Core | 6,301 | 4,566 |
Overall Score
Each category scored out of 100.
| Category | Google Tensor G5 | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 |
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