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Google Tensor G3 vs MediaTek Dimensity 1080

WINNER
Google Tensor G3
48.4Inno Score
VS
M
38.1Inno Score
41.6CPU29.5
41GPU—
52.2Benchmarks38.4
69Efficiency54.9
7 spec wins — Google Tensor G31 spec wins — MediaTek Dimensity 1080

InnoReviews verdict

Google Tensor G3 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 48.4 to 38.1, pulling ahead mainly in efficiency (+14) and benchmarks (+14). 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 G3

  • Stronger CPU score: 42 vs 30
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 52 vs 38
  • Stronger efficiency score: 69 vs 55
  • 78% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 4,350 vs 2,450
  • 73% higher AnTuTu 10: 900,000 vs 520,000

Reasons to pick the MediaTek Dimensity 1080

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

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus MediaTek Dimensity 1080
SpecGoogle Tensor G3MediaTek Dimensity 1080
Announced20232022
Process4 nm+33%6 nm
TDP (typical)8 W5 W+37%
ArchitectureArmv9Armv8.2

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus MediaTek Dimensity 1080
SpecGoogle Tensor G3MediaTek Dimensity 1080
Cores9+13%8
Core configuration1x2.91 GHz Cortex-X3 + 4x2.37 GHz Cortex-A715 + 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A5102x2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 + 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55
Max clock2.91 GHz+12%2.6 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus MediaTek Dimensity 1080
SpecGoogle Tensor G3MediaTek Dimensity 1080
GPUArm Mali-G715 MC7Arm Mali-G68 MC4
GPU clock890 MHz—

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus MediaTek Dimensity 1080
SpecGoogle Tensor G3MediaTek Dimensity 1080
NPUGoogle Edge TPU—

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus MediaTek Dimensity 1080
SpecGoogle Tensor G3MediaTek Dimensity 1080
Memory typeLPDDR5XLPDDR5-3200
Max bandwidth—25.6 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus MediaTek Dimensity 1080
SpecGoogle Tensor G3MediaTek Dimensity 1080
ModemExternal (Samsung Exynos 5300)Integrated 5G (sub-6)
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth—5.2

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus MediaTek Dimensity 1080
SpecGoogle Tensor G3MediaTek Dimensity 1080
Max display—FHD+ @ 120Hz
Video capture4K@60fps4K@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus MediaTek Dimensity 1080
SpecGoogle Tensor G3MediaTek Dimensity 1080
AnTuTu 10900,000+73%Top 36%520,000Top 60%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,750+73%Top 25%1,010Top 50%
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,350+78%Top 26%2,450Top 55%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme2,400Top 47%—

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