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Google Tensor G2 vs MediaTek Dimensity 1080

WINNER
Google Tensor G2
42.8Inno Score
VS
M
38.1Inno Score
36.6CPU29.5
36.2GPU—
48.6Benchmarks38.4
58.3Efficiency54.9
5 spec wins — Google Tensor G21 spec wins — MediaTek Dimensity 1080

InnoReviews verdict

Google Tensor G2 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 42.8 to 38.1, pulling ahead mainly in benchmarks (+10) and CPU (+7). MediaTek Dimensity 1080 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Google Tensor G2

  • Stronger CPU score: 37 vs 30
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 49 vs 38
  • Stronger efficiency score: 58 vs 55
  • 50% higher AnTuTu 10: 780,000 vs 520,000
  • 42% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,430 vs 1,010

Reasons to pick the MediaTek Dimensity 1080

  • 37% lower TDP (typical): 5 W vs 8 W

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus MediaTek Dimensity 1080
SpecGoogle Tensor G2MediaTek Dimensity 1080
Announced20222022
Process5 nm+17%6 nm
TDP (typical)8 W5 W+37%
ArchitectureArmv8.2Armv8.2

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus MediaTek Dimensity 1080
SpecGoogle Tensor G2MediaTek Dimensity 1080
Cores88
Core configuration2x2.85 GHz Cortex-X1 + 2x2.35 GHz Cortex-A78 + 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A552x2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 + 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55
Max clock2.85 GHz+10%2.6 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus MediaTek Dimensity 1080
SpecGoogle Tensor G2MediaTek Dimensity 1080
GPUArm Mali-G710 MC7Arm Mali-G68 MC4
GPU clock848 MHz—

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus MediaTek Dimensity 1080
SpecGoogle Tensor G2MediaTek Dimensity 1080
NPUGoogle Edge TPU—

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus MediaTek Dimensity 1080
SpecGoogle Tensor G2MediaTek Dimensity 1080
Memory typeLPDDR5LPDDR5-3200
Max bandwidth—25.6 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus MediaTek Dimensity 1080
SpecGoogle Tensor G2MediaTek Dimensity 1080
ModemExternal (Samsung Exynos 5300)Integrated 5G (sub-6)
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth—5.2

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus MediaTek Dimensity 1080
SpecGoogle Tensor G2MediaTek Dimensity 1080
Max display—FHD+ @ 120Hz
Video capture4K@60fps4K@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus MediaTek Dimensity 1080
SpecGoogle Tensor G2MediaTek Dimensity 1080
AnTuTu 10780,000+50%Top 44%520,000Top 60%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,430+42%Top 30%1,010Top 50%
Geekbench 6 (multi)3,450+41%Top 35%2,450Top 55%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme1,800Top 57%—

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