Introduction

The Tensor G4 vs Dimensity 9000 Plus vs Dimensity 8350 comparison brings together Google’s 2024 flagship processor and two MediaTek chipsets from different generations.

Google Tensor G4 was announced in August 2024 and uses Samsung’s 4nm manufacturing process. It combines a Cortex-X4 CPU with Mali-G715 MP7 graphics and Google’s dedicated AI hardware. MediaTek Dimensity 9000 Plus arrived in July 2022, using a Cortex-X2 CPU and Mali-G710 MP10 GPU manufactured on TSMC’s 4nm process. Dimensity 8350 launched in November 2024 with Cortex-A715 cores, Mali-G615 MP6 graphics and TSMC’s 4nm process.

NanoReview gives these processors overall scores of 57, 59 and 57, respectively. Tensor G4 is the CPU specialist of the group, Dimensity 8350 is competitive in gaming and broad system benchmarks, and Dimensity 9000 Plus retains strong CPU performance despite its older architecture.

Quick Answer

The MediaTek Dimensity 9000 Plus is the overall winner according to NanoReview, scoring 59 versus 57 for Google Tensor G4 and Dimensity 8350. Dimensity 9000 Plus leads CPU ratings and Geekbench CPU scores, while Dimensity 8350 leads gaming and AnTuTu 11. Tensor G4 offers strong single-core performance, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0 and advanced video-recording capabilities.

Specification Comparison

Source: NanoReview’s individual processor pages. Missing specifications mean the source does not list an equivalent value; they should not be interpreted as proof that the capability is unsupported.

CPU Architecture and Performance

Dimensity 9000 Plus leads NanoReview’s CPU rating, while Tensor G4 has the newest prime-core architecture among these processors.

Tensor G4 uses one Cortex-X4 core at 3.1GHz, three Cortex-A720 cores at 2.6GHz and four Cortex-A520 cores at 1.92GHz. This eight-core arrangement uses ARMv9.2-A and focuses on balancing responsive CPU performance with efficiency.

Dimensity 9000 Plus combines one Cortex-X2 prime core at 3.2GHz, three Cortex-A710 cores at 2.85GHz and four Cortex-A510 cores at 1.8GHz. Its 8MB L3 cache is the largest explicitly listed cache among these three chips.

Dimensity 8350 uses one Cortex-A715 core at 3.35GHz, three A715 cores at 3.2GHz and four Cortex-A510 cores at 2.2GHz. It uses ARMv9-A and has a listed 4MB L3 cache. Its all-Cortex-A715 performance cluster differs from the Cortex-X prime-core designs in Tensor G4 and Dimensity 9000 Plus.

NanoReview’s CPU scores are 55 for Tensor G4, 62 for Dimensity 9000 Plus and 53 for Dimensity 8350. Dimensity 9000 Plus therefore leads the aggregate CPU rating, even though Tensor G4 uses a newer Cortex-X4 core. Core arrangement, frequency, cache and implementation all contribute to benchmark outcomes.

GPU and Gaming Performance

Dimensity 8350 leads NanoReview’s gaming rating and has the highest theoretical GPU FLOPS figure, while Tensor G4 offers a more advanced CPU platform.

Tensor G4 uses Mali-G715 MP7 graphics, listed at 1684.4 GFLOPS. Dimensity 9000 Plus uses Mali-G710 MP10 at 1216 GFLOPS, while Dimensity 8350 uses Mali-G615 MP6 at 2150.4 GFLOPS.

Their gaming ratings are:

Dimensity 8350 leads the gaming rating by four points over Tensor G4. Its Mali-G615 MP6 GPU also has a higher listed theoretical throughput than the other two GPUs.

However, FLOPS alone cannot predict actual gaming performance. GPU architecture, driver support, rendering APIs, game optimization and sustained thermal behavior affect frame rates. NanoReview’s current benchmark data provides more 3DMark results for Dimensity 8350 than for Tensor G4 and Dimensity 9000 Plus, so its gaming position has a broader benchmark evidence base than that of the newer or older alternatives.

For gaming-focused users, Dimensity 8350 is the strongest choice by NanoReview’s current gaming metric.

Manufacturing and Battery Efficiency

Dimensity 8350 and Dimensity 9000 Plus tie for the highest NanoReview battery score at 91.

All three chipsets use a 4nm process, but Tensor G4 is manufactured by Samsung, while both MediaTek chips use TSMC’s process. NanoReview’s battery scores are 90 for Tensor G4 and 91 for each Dimensity processor.

Therefore, the battery-efficiency winner is a tie between Dimensity 8350 and Dimensity 9000 Plus. Tensor G4 trails by just one point.

These scores are NanoReview’s comparative ratings rather than guaranteed battery runtimes. Display power, battery capacity, network conditions, software and thermal limits can make two phones with the same chipset behave differently.

RAM, Memory and Storage

Tensor G4 and Dimensity 8350 tie for the highest listed memory bandwidth, while the MediaTek chips support more maximum RAM.

Tensor G4 and Dimensity 8350 both use LPDDR5X memory at 4266MHz, with 68.2GB/s maximum bandwidth. Tensor G4 supports up to 16GB RAM, whereas Dimensity 8350 supports up to 24GB.

Dimensity 9000 Plus uses LPDDR5X at 3750MHz, with 60GB/s bandwidth and up to 24GB RAM. It therefore trails the other two in listed bandwidth but supports more maximum memory than Tensor G4.

Storage support also favors the newer mid-range chipset on paper. Dimensity 8350 lists UFS 4.0, Tensor G4 lists UFS 3.1/UFS 4.0, and Dimensity 9000 Plus lists UFS 3.1.

AI and NPU

All three processors include dedicated AI accelerators, but NanoReview does not provide directly comparable TOPS figures for a reliable numerical ranking.

Tensor G4 is listed with a dedicated NPU. Dimensity 9000 Plus uses the MediaTek APU 590, while Dimensity 8350 incorporates the MediaTek APU 780.

The available specification pages do not supply equivalent AI throughput figures for all three processors. It would therefore be misleading to name a definitive AI winner based solely on the accelerator names.

Real-world AI performance depends on supported models, precision, framework optimization and the use of CPU, GPU and NPU resources.

Camera, ISP and Video

Tensor G4 has the strongest listed video-recording capability, while both MediaTek processors support cameras up to 320MP.

Tensor G4 lists video recording at 8K30 and 4K120, the strongest capture specification in this comparison. Dimensity 9000 Plus and Dimensity 8350 both list 4K60 recording.

The two MediaTek processors list support for cameras up to 320MP, while Tensor G4’s cited page does not specify an equivalent maximum camera resolution. That missing specification does not mean Tensor G4 necessarily produces lower-quality images.

Camera quality depends on sensor selection, lens design, image processing, stabilization, HDR and the smartphone manufacturer’s software. The chipset specifications establish theoretical support, not the quality of every phone’s camera output.

Display and Connectivity

Tensor G4 offers the highest listed display resolution and newest wireless standards, while Dimensity 9000 Plus has the highest listed peak 5G download speed.

Tensor G4 supports displays up to 3840×2400, compared with 3200×1440 for Dimensity 9000 Plus and 2960×1440 for Dimensity 8350. These are chipset-level limits and do not guarantee that every device will use the maximum resolution.

Dimensity 9000 Plus lists peak 5G download speeds of 7Gbps and upload speeds of 2.5Gbps. Dimensity 8350 lists up to 5.17Gbps download. NanoReview does not provide an equivalent maximum download figure for Tensor G4 on the cited page.

Tensor G4 supports Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6.0. Dimensity 8350 offers Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.4, while Dimensity 9000 Plus lists Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.3. Tensor G4 therefore leads the wireless-standard category.

Benchmark Comparison

Dimensity 8350 leads AnTuTu 11, Dimensity 9000 Plus leads Geekbench CPU, and Tensor G4 has the strongest listed video-recording specification.

Source: NanoReview’s current individual pages. Geekbench GPU Compute uses OpenCL for Tensor G4 and Dimensity 8350; these results are more comparable than results from different APIs, but device implementation and benchmark sample size still matter.

The results show why the overall ranking differs from the winner of a single benchmark. Dimensity 8350 leads AnTuTu 11 at 1,724,757, while Dimensity 9000 Plus leads both Geekbench CPU scores. Tensor G4 is close to Dimensity 8350 in Geekbench multi-core performance, but Dimensity 8350 leads its gaming rating.

Benchmark sample caution: NanoReview lists four Geekbench 6 CPU tests for Dimensity 9000 Plus, 11 for Tensor G4 and 25 for Dimensity 8350. The Dimensity 9000 Plus results should therefore be treated as reported averages with a relatively small sample, not a perfect comparison across identical devices.

Real-World Performance

Dimensity 9000 Plus is strongest for CPU-heavy tasks, Dimensity 8350 is the gaming and system-benchmark leader, and Tensor G4 is best suited to users prioritizing Google’s platform features and connectivity.

For CPU-intensive applications, Dimensity 9000 Plus has the highest NanoReview CPU score and strongest Geekbench results. Despite its older architecture, it remains competitive for processing-intensive workloads.

Dimensity 8350 offers the strongest gaming score, highest AnTuTu 11 result and broad memory support. Its 24GB maximum RAM, 68.2GB/s bandwidth, UFS 4.0 storage and 91 battery score make it an attractive performance-oriented mid-range processor.

Tensor G4 has the lowest AnTuTu 11 and CPU aggregate results of the three, but its advantages include Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, a high-resolution display capability and 8K30/4K120 recording. It is particularly relevant for Pixel phones where Google’s software features and AI integration are important to the user.

Strengths and Weaknesses

Google Tensor G4

Strengths

• CPU score of 55, above Dimensity 8350.
• Strong Geekbench 6 single-core performance.
• Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6.0.
• 68.2GB/s memory bandwidth.
• UFS 4.0 support.
• 8K30 and 4K120 video recording.
• 3840×2400 maximum listed display resolution.

Weaknesses

• Overall score of 57, below Dimensity 9000 Plus.
• Lower gaming score than Dimensity 8350.
• Maximum RAM listed at 16GB.
• Battery score of 90, below both MediaTek chips.

Dimensity 9000 Plus

Strengths

• Highest CPU rating.
• Highest Geekbench 6 single-core and multi-core scores.
• 8MB L3 cache.
• Up to 24GB RAM.
• 7Gbps listed maximum 5G download.
• 91 battery score.

Weaknesses

• Lowest gaming score of the three.
• Older CPU architecture.
• 60GB/s memory bandwidth.
• UFS 3.1 storage listed.
• Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.3.

Dimensity 8350

Strengths

• Highest gaming score.
• Highest AnTuTu 11 result.
• Highest theoretical GPU FLOPS figure.
• 68.2GB/s memory bandwidth.
• Up to 24GB RAM.
• UFS 4.0 storage.
• 91 battery score.
• Larger Geekbench CPU sample than the other two.

Weaknesses

• Lowest CPU rating.
• Lowest Geekbench CPU scores.
• Wi-Fi 6 rather than Wi-Fi 7.
• 4K60 maximum video recording.
• Lower maximum listed display resolution than Tensor G4.

Best Processor for Different Users

Final Verdict and Ranking

Dimensity 9000 Plus ranks first overall, while Tensor G4 and Dimensity 8350 tie for second according to NanoReview’s overall scores.

#1 MediaTek Dimensity 9000 Plus

The Dimensity 9000 Plus wins overall with a NanoReview score of 59. It leads CPU performance and Geekbench CPU testing, with a competitive 91 battery score. Although its architecture is older, it remains a strong processor for CPU-heavy applications and general flagship-class workloads.

#2 Google Tensor G4 and MediaTek Dimensity 8350 — Tie

Both processors score 57 overall, but their strengths are different. Tensor G4 has the higher CPU rating, strong single-core performance, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0 and more advanced listed video-recording support. Dimensity 8350 leads gaming and AnTuTu 11, supports up to 24GB RAM and has a higher battery score.

Neither is universally superior to the other. Tensor G4 is most relevant for Google’s platform features, while Dimensity 8350 is the stronger choice by NanoReview’s current gaming and system-benchmark ratings.

Winner Summary

Final Ranking

1. MediaTek Dimensity 9000 Plus — 59
2. Google Tensor G4 — 57
3. MediaTek Dimensity 8350 — 57

The central takeaway is that Dimensity 9000 Plus wins NanoReview’s overall and CPU ratings, Dimensity 8350 is the strongest gaming and AnTuTu performer, and Tensor G4 offers a compelling software and connectivity feature set. For actual phone purchases, cooling, software optimization, battery capacity, camera implementation and price are also important.

Sources: NanoReview pages for Google Tensor G4, MediaTek Dimensity 9000 Plus and MediaTek Dimensity 8350. Data checked October 10, 2026.