Google Tensor G5 vs MediaTek Dimensity 9000
Across 12 measured categories, the Google Tensor G5 comes out ahead.
I put the Google Tensor G5 and the MediaTek Dimensity 9000 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 9000 runs the ARM Mali-G710 MC10. 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
8 advantages
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76% faster Geekbench multi-core score
6,301 vs 3,582
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116% faster Geekbench single-core score
2,298 vs 1,065
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730 MHz higher CPU clock
3780 MHz vs 3050 MHz
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Newer CPU architecture
ARMv9.2-A vs ARMv9-A
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1 nm smaller semiconductor size
3 nm vs 4 nm
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Higher GPU FLOPS
1689.6 GFLOPS vs 1085.5 GFLOPS
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1,583 MHz higher RAM speed
5333 MHz vs 3750 MHz
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Newer storage standard
UFS 4.0 vs UFS 3.1
MediaTek Dimensity 9000
1 advantage
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12% higher AnTuTu score
14.82 Lakhs vs 13.27 Lakhs
Benchmark charts
AnTuTu v11 Total
Geekbench Single-Core
Geekbench Multi-Core
Specifications Comparison
Here is how the Google Tensor G5 and the MediaTek Dimensity 9000 compare across every spec. In each row, the stronger value is highlighted so the differences are easy to spot.
| Launch Date | August 2025 | November 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset Class | Flagship | Flagship |
| Manufacturer | MediaTek | |
| Model Number | GS501 | MT6983 |
| Total Cores | 8 | 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Core Configuration | 1x Cortex X4 - 3.78GHz 5x Cortex A725 - 3.05GHz 2x Cortex A520 - 2.25GHz |
1x 3.05 GHz Cortex-X2 3x 2.85 GHz Cortex-A710 4x 1.8 GHz Cortex-A510 |
| Max Frequency | 3780 MHz | 3050 MHz |
| Instruction Set | ARMv9.2-A | ARMv9-A |
| Process Node | 3 nm | 4 nm |
| Manufacturing | TSMC | TSMC |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 1 MB |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB | 8 MB |
| TDP | 6 W | 4 W |
| GPU Name | PowerVR DXT-48-1536 | ARM Mali-G710 MC10 |
|---|---|---|
| GPU Frequency | 1100 MHz | 848 MHz |
| Shading Units | 128 | 64 |
| FLOPS | 1689.6 GFLOPS | 1085.5 GFLOPS |
| Ray Tracing Support | No | No |
| NPU | - | MediaTek APU 590 |
| API Support | Vulkan 1.4, OpenCL 3.0, OpenGL ES 3.2 | Vulkan 1.3, OpenGL ES 3.2, OpenCL 2.0 |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
|---|---|---|
| RAM Frequency | 5333 MHz | 3750 MHz |
| Memory Bus | 4x 16-bit | 4x 16 Bit |
| Max Bandwidth | 68.2 GB/s | 60 GB/s |
| Max RAM Size | 16 GB | 24 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 3.1 |
| Camera Support | 200MP | 320 MP |
|---|---|---|
| Video Capture | 8K at 30FPS, 4K at 120FPS | 8K at 30 FPS, 4K at 120 FPS |
| Max Display Resolution | WQHD+ | WQHD+ |
| Video Playback | 8K at 30FPS, 4K at 120FPS | 4K at 60 FPS |
| Video Codecs | H.264, H.265, HEVC, AV1, VP9 | H.264, H.265, VP9, AV1 |
| Audio Codecs | AAC, AIFF, CAF, MP3, MP4, WAV | AAC, FLAC, MP3, OGG, WAV |
| Modem | Samsung Exynos 5400 5G | MediaTek M80 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Network Support | 5G | 5G |
| Download Speed | 14.79 Gbps | 7.0 Gbps |
| Upload Speed | 3.5 Gbps | 2.5 Gbps |
| Wi-Fi | 7 | 6E |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.3 |
| Navigation | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | NavIC, BeiDou, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS |
| Official page | - | Visit |
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Benchmark results
| Total | 13,26,623 | 14,82,293 |
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| CPU | 4,63,275 | 5,66,147 |
| GPU | 4,11,537 | 2,88,636 |
| Memory | 2,33,612 | 2,03,966 |
| UX | 2,12,199 | 4,23,544 |
| Single-Core | 2,298 | 1,065 |
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| Multi-Core | 6,301 | 3,582 |
Overall Score
Each category scored out of 100.
| Category | Google Tensor G5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9000 |
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