Google Tensor G3 vs MediaTek Dimensity 1200
41.6CPU32.9
41GPU26.9
52.2Benchmarks45.6
69Efficiency50.1
7 spec wins — Google Tensor G32 spec wins — MediaTek Dimensity 1200
InnoReviews verdict
Google Tensor G3 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 48.4 to 36.9, pulling ahead mainly in efficiency (+19) and GPU (+14). 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 G3
- Stronger CPU score: 42 vs 33
- Stronger GPU score: 41 vs 27
- Stronger benchmarks score: 52 vs 46
- Stronger efficiency score: 69 vs 50
- 129% higher 3DMark Wild Life Extreme: 2,400 vs 1,050
Reasons to pick the MediaTek Dimensity 1200
- 12% lower TDP (typical): 7 W vs 8 W
General
| Spec | Google Tensor G3 | MediaTek Dimensity 1200 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023 | 2021 |
| Process | 4 nm+33% | 6 nm |
| TDP (typical) | 8 W | 7 W+12% |
| Architecture | Armv9 | Armv8.2 |
CPU
| Spec | Google Tensor G3 | MediaTek Dimensity 1200 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 9+13% | 8 |
| Core configuration | 1x2.91 GHz Cortex-X3 + 4x2.37 GHz Cortex-A715 + 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A510 | 1x3.0 GHz Cortex-A78 + 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 + 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| Max clock | 2.91 GHz | 3 GHz+3% |
GPU
| Spec | Google Tensor G3 | MediaTek Dimensity 1200 |
|---|---|---|
| GPU | Arm Mali-G715 MC7 | Arm Mali-G77 MC9 |
| GPU clock | 890 MHz | — |
AI
| Spec | Google Tensor G3 | MediaTek Dimensity 1200 |
|---|---|---|
| NPU | Google Edge TPU | — |
Memory
| Spec | Google Tensor G3 | MediaTek Dimensity 1200 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR4X-2133 |
| Max bandwidth | — | 17.1 GB/s |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Tensor G3 | MediaTek Dimensity 1200 |
|---|---|---|
| Modem | External (Samsung Exynos 5300) | Integrated 5G (sub-6) |
| Max download | — | 4.7 Gbps |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.2 |
Media
| Spec | Google Tensor G3 | MediaTek Dimensity 1200 |
|---|---|---|
| Max display | — | FHD+ @ 168Hz |
| Video capture | 4K@60fps | 4K@60fps |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Google Tensor G3 | MediaTek Dimensity 1200 |
|---|---|---|
| AnTuTu 10 | 900,000+30%Top 36% | 690,000Top 49% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,750+70%Top 25% | 1,030Top 45% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,350+50%Top 26% | 2,900Top 46% |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 2,400+129%Top 47% | 1,050Top 77% |
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