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Google Tensor G3 vs MediaTek Dimensity 8020

WINNER
Google Tensor G3
48.4Inno Score
VS
MediaTek Dimensity 8020
36Inno Score
41.6CPU33.1
41GPU28.7
52.2Benchmarks49.6
69Efficiencyspec-based36
6 spec wins — Google Tensor G30 spec wins — MediaTek Dimensity 8020

InnoReviews verdict

Google Tensor G3 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 48.4 to 36, pulling ahead mainly in GPU (+12) and CPU (+9). MediaTek Dimensity 8020 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 29
  • 90% higher 3DMark Wild Life Extreme: 2,400 vs 1,262
  • 56% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,750 vs 1,120
  • 33% lower process: 4 nm vs 6 nm

Reasons to pick the MediaTek Dimensity 8020

No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus MediaTek Dimensity 8020
SpecGoogle Tensor G3MediaTek Dimensity 8020
Announced20232023
Process4 nm+33%6 nm
TDP (typical)8 W—
ArchitectureArmv9Armv8.2

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus MediaTek Dimensity 8020
SpecGoogle Tensor G3MediaTek Dimensity 8020
Cores9+13%8
Core configuration1x2.91 GHz Cortex-X3 + 4x2.37 GHz Cortex-A715 + 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A5104x2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 + 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55
Max clock2.91 GHz+12%2.6 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus MediaTek Dimensity 8020
SpecGoogle Tensor G3MediaTek Dimensity 8020
GPUArm Mali-G715 MC7Arm Mali-G77 MC9
GPU clock890 MHz—

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus MediaTek Dimensity 8020
SpecGoogle Tensor G3MediaTek Dimensity 8020
NPUGoogle Edge TPUMediaTek NPU 570

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus MediaTek Dimensity 8020
SpecGoogle Tensor G3MediaTek Dimensity 8020
Memory typeLPDDR5XLPDDR4X-4266
Max bandwidth—34.1 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus MediaTek Dimensity 8020
SpecGoogle Tensor G3MediaTek Dimensity 8020
ModemExternal (Samsung Exynos 5300)Integrated 5G modem
Max download—4.7 Gbps
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth—5.2

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus MediaTek Dimensity 8020
SpecGoogle Tensor G3MediaTek Dimensity 8020
Max display—FHD+ @ 144Hz
Video capture4K@60fps4K

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G3 versus MediaTek Dimensity 8020
SpecGoogle Tensor G3MediaTek Dimensity 8020
AnTuTuDifferent AnTuTu versions — not compared900,000809,277Bottom 34%
AnTuTu 11 (CPU)—282,056Bottom 24%
AnTuTu 11 (GPU)—139,570Bottom 39%
AnTuTu 11 (Memory)—138,421Bottom 15%
AnTuTu 11 (UX)—249,230Bottom 39%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,750+56%Top 23%1,120Top 43%
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,350+21%Top 29%3,600Top 36%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme2,400+90%Top 40%1,262Bottom 43%

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