Google’s recent Pixel 9 lineup introduced the Tensor G4, a flagship system-on-chip (SoC) manufactured on Samsung’s 4nm process. It directly competes with MediaTek’s Dimensity 9300, also built on a 4nm process but on TSMC’s nod. That’s why we decided to compare both of these flagship chipsets based on their specifications and benchmark scores, including Antutu Geekbench and more. Check out the results.
Note: All benchmark scores mentioned in this article were conducted by our internal Core Testing Team (CTT) using the Google Pixel 9 (powered by the Tensor G4 SoC) and Vivo X100 (equipped with the Dimensity 9300 chip).
Tensor G4 vs Dimensity 9300: AnTuTu Scores
During our test, the Dimentisy 9300 was close to the 20,00,000 mark, whereas the Tensor G4 was way behind at around the 9,00,000 mark. Here’s the detailed breakdown of scores of both the chipsets:
| Test | Tensor G4 |
MediaTek Dimensity 9300
|
| CPU | 135,632 | 482,423 |
| GPU | 429,237 | 838,848 |
| Memory | 186,047 | 388,523 |
| UX | 182,061 | 329,122 |
| Overall | 932,977 | 2,038,916 |
To give you more perspective, we also ran the same AnTuTu test on some other flagship chipsets like the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, and MediaTek Dimensity 9200 and here’s how the latest entrant stood up:
Tensor G4 vs Dimensity 9300: Geekbench Scores
The Geekbench test is one of the most popular benchmarks in India. It evaluates the raw performance of a device’s GPU and CPU. It divides the result into “Single-Core” and “Multi-Core.” Here’s how both the latest chipset performed:
| Test | Tensor G4 |
MediaTek Dimensity 9300
|
| Single-Core | 1,709 | 2,205 |
| Multi-Core | 3,697 | 7,351 |
As you can see, the Dimensity 9300 outperforms the Tensor G4 in the Geekbench test, and that too by a significant margin. We also ran the same Geekbench test on other flagship chipsets, and here’s how they stacked up:
Tensor G4 vs Dimensity 9300: 3DMark Benchmark Scores
We also conducted the 3DMark Sling Shot Extreme test, which evaluates the full range of API features, including multiple render targets, instanced rendering, uniform buffers, and transform feedback. However, we didn’t have the Vivo X100 available for this test, so we used its larger sibling, the X100 Pro, which is also powered by the same Dimensity 9300 SoC. Both the Pixel 9 and X100 Pro achieved the ‘Maxed Out’ result, which is a positive outcome.
Tensor G4 vs Dimensity 9300: Full Specifications
| Specs | Tensor G4 |
MediaTek Dimensity 9300
|
| Process | 4nm | 4nm |
| Manufacturer | Samsung | TSMC |
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| CPU Structure | 1x Cortex-X4 at 3.10GHz 3x Cortex-A720 at 2.60GHz 4x Cortex-A520 at 1.92GHz |
4x Cortex-X4 at 3.25GHz 4x Cortex-A720 at 2.0GHz |
| CPU max frequency | 3,100 MHz | 3,250 MHz |
| CPU Bit | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| Instruction set | ARMv9.2 | ARMv9.2-A |
| GPU | ARM Mali-G715 (940MHz) |
Arm Immortalis-G720 MC12
|
| NPU | Yes |
MediaTek APU 790
|
| Memory type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5T |
| Modem | Exynos 5400 | R16 |
| Security coprocessor | Titan M2 | NA |
| WiFi technology | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| 5G connectivity | 5G sub-6GHz, mmWave |
5G sub-6GHz, mmWave
|
FAQs
1) How fast is the tensor G4?
Yes, the Tensor G4 is a fast chipset. It might not be topping any benchmarking charts. However, according to Google, this chipset is not “designed to beat some specific benchmark” but rather to “meet some (Google’s specific) use cases.”
2) What are the specs of tensor G4?
The Tensor G4 features an 8-core configuration with 1x Cortex-X4 clocked at 3.10GHz, 3x Cortex-A720 at 2.60GHz, and 4x Cortex-A520 at 1.92GHz, paired with an ARM Mali-G715 GPU.
3) Which device has Dimensity 9300?
The MediaTek Dimensity 9300 chipset powers the recently launched Vivo X100 and X100 Pro devices.
