Tensor G6 VS Dimensity 8500
We are comparing the Tensor G6 (Google) with the Dimensity 8500 (MediaTek). Scroll down to the pros and cons of each chipset, in-depth specs, and benchmarking scores.
Last Updated: August 22, 2026
Overall Comparison
KEY DIFFERENCES OF Tensor G6 AND Dimensity 8500
Here’s how Tensor G6 and Dimensity 8500 stack up against each other in their most impactful areas.
Reasons to consider the Tensor G6
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56% higher Single-Core Geekbench score (2677 vs 1721)
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9% higher Multi-Core Geekbench score (7321 vs 6716)
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21% higher CPU frequency (4110 MHz vs 3400 MHz)
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132% faster download speed (12000 Mbps vs 5170 Mbps)
Reasons to consider the Dimensity 8500
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11% higher AnTuTu V11 score (2153969 vs 1933536)
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1.3× more GPU pipelines (8 vs 6)
SPECIFICATION TABLE COMPARISON OF Tensor G6 AND Dimensity 8500
Below is the detailed specification table comparing Tensor G6 and Dimensity 8500.
Note: Highlighted specs mean that SoC wins that spec row.
If neither side is highlighted, it is a tie or there is not enough data for both specs.
| Specification | Tensor G6 | Dimensity 8500 |
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General Information
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| Name: | Tensor G6 | Dimensity 8500 |
| Brand: | MediaTek | |
| Class: | Flagship | Mid-range |
| Release Date: | August 12, 2026 | January 5, 2026 |
| Foundry: | TSMC | TSMC |
| Instruction Set: | ARMv9.3-A | ARMv9.2-A |
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CPU
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| CPU Cores: | 7 | 8 |
| CPU Architecture: | 1x 4.11 GHz C1-Ultra, 4x 3.38 GHz C1-Pro, 2x 2.65 GHz C1-Pro | 1x 3.4 GHz Cortex-A725, 3x 3.2 GHz Cortex-A725, 4x 2.2 GHz Cortex-A725 |
| CPU Frequency: | 4110 MHz | 3400 MHz |
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Graphics (GPU)
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| GPU Model: | PowerVR CXTP-48-1536 | Arm Mali-G720 MC8 |
| Graphics Architecture: | PowerVR C-Series | 5th gen |
| GPU Frequency: | 1286 MHz | 1300 MHz |
| GPU Pipelines: | 6 | 8 |
| Shading Units: | 128 | 128 |
| GPU FLOPS: | 1975.2 Gigaflops | 2662.4 Gigaflops |
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Memory Subsystem
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| Memory Type: | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| Max Memory Size: | 16 GB | 24 GB |
| Memory Frequency: | — | 4800 MHz |
| Memory Bandwidth: | — | 76.8 Gb/s |
| Memory Bus Width: | 4x 16 Bit | 4x 16 Bit |
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Benchmark Scores
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GEEKBENCH
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| Single-Core (V6) | 2677 | 1721 |
| Multi-Core (V6) | 7321 | 6716 |
| GPU (V6) | 6216 | 13461 |
| Asset Compression | 323.9 MB/sec | 279.9 MB/sec |
| HTML 5 Browser | 226.9 pages/sec | 201 pages/sec |
| PDF Renderer | 278.6 Mpixels/sec | 223.5 Mpixels/sec |
| Image Detection | 166.7 images/sec | 136.2 images/sec |
| HDR | 226.3 Mpixels/sec | 224 Mpixels/sec |
| Background Blur | 28.7 images/sec | 24.3 images/sec |
| Photo Processing | 73.3 images/sec | 70.7 images/sec |
| Ray Tracing | 8.44 Mpixels/sec | 7.64 Mpixels/sec |
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ANTUTU SCORE
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| Overall (AnTuTu V11) | 1933536 | 2153969 |
| CPU | 876037 | 622784 |
| GPU | 288736 | 686603 |
| MEM | 304202 | 388746 |
| UX | 464561 | 455836 |
| Overall (AnTuTu V10) | 1856183 | — |
| CPU | 840990 | — |
| GPU | 277185 | — |
| MEM | 292032 | — |
| UX | 445976 | — |
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3DMARK
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| Score | 3380 | — |
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Connectivity & I/O
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| Modem: | MediaTek M90 | Up to 5170 Mbps |
| Cellular Download Speed: | Up to 12000 Mbps | Up to 5170 Mbps |
| Wi-Fi Version: | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth Version: | 6.0 | 5.4 |
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AI & Acceleration
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| Neural Processor: | Fifth-gen Tensor Processing Unit | MediaTek NPU 880 |
Tip: ▲ indicates a higher-is-better spec advantage, while ▼ indicates a lower-is-better advantage.
PERFORMANCE CHART COMPARISON OF Tensor G6 AND Dimensity 8500
The charts below visualize how Tensor G6 and Dimensity 8500 stack up in key performance metrics.
Radar Chart Comparison
Bullet Chart Comparison
Release Timeline of Tensor G6 and Dimensity 8500
Dimensity 8500 was released 7 months, 7 days earlier than Tensor G6.
Domain Score Summary
Scores are generated by Comparigon's scoring algorithm and are intended as a high-level guide. They may not map 1-to-1 with the individual spec-by-spec comparisons shown in the table.
Our Verdict
In conclusion, the Tensor G6 edges out overall compared to the Dimensity 8500. Its strongest advantages are in Benchmark, CPU and Connectivity. The Dimensity 8500 is the better fit if your top priority is Graphics and Memory.
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