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Google Tensor G2 vs MediaTek Dimensity 1200

WINNER
Google Tensor G2
42.8Inno Score
VS
M
36.9Inno Score
36.6CPU32.9
36.2GPU26.9
48.6Benchmarks45.6
58.3Efficiency50.1
6 spec wins — Google Tensor G22 spec wins — MediaTek Dimensity 1200

InnoReviews verdict

Google Tensor G2 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 42.8 to 36.9, pulling ahead mainly in GPU (+9) and efficiency (+8). MediaTek Dimensity 1200 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 33
  • Stronger GPU score: 36 vs 27
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 49 vs 46
  • Stronger efficiency score: 58 vs 50
  • 71% higher 3DMark Wild Life Extreme: 1,800 vs 1,050

Reasons to pick the MediaTek Dimensity 1200

  • 12% lower TDP (typical): 7 W vs 8 W

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus MediaTek Dimensity 1200
SpecGoogle Tensor G2MediaTek Dimensity 1200
Announced20222021
Process5 nm+17%6 nm
TDP (typical)8 W7 W+12%
ArchitectureArmv8.2Armv8.2

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus MediaTek Dimensity 1200
SpecGoogle Tensor G2MediaTek Dimensity 1200
Cores88
Core configuration2x2.85 GHz Cortex-X1 + 2x2.35 GHz Cortex-A78 + 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A551x3.0 GHz Cortex-A78 + 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 + 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55
Max clock2.85 GHz3 GHz+5%

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus MediaTek Dimensity 1200
SpecGoogle Tensor G2MediaTek Dimensity 1200
GPUArm Mali-G710 MC7Arm Mali-G77 MC9
GPU clock848 MHz—

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus MediaTek Dimensity 1200
SpecGoogle Tensor G2MediaTek Dimensity 1200
NPUGoogle Edge TPU—

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus MediaTek Dimensity 1200
SpecGoogle Tensor G2MediaTek Dimensity 1200
Memory typeLPDDR5LPDDR4X-2133
Max bandwidth—17.1 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus MediaTek Dimensity 1200
SpecGoogle Tensor G2MediaTek Dimensity 1200
ModemExternal (Samsung Exynos 5300)Integrated 5G (sub-6)
Max download—4.7 Gbps
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth—5.2

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus MediaTek Dimensity 1200
SpecGoogle Tensor G2MediaTek Dimensity 1200
Max display—FHD+ @ 168Hz
Video capture4K@60fps4K@60fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus MediaTek Dimensity 1200
SpecGoogle Tensor G2MediaTek Dimensity 1200
AnTuTu 10780,000+13%Top 44%690,000Top 49%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,430+39%Top 30%1,030Top 45%
Geekbench 6 (multi)3,450+19%Top 35%2,900Top 46%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme1,800+71%Top 57%1,050Top 77%

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