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Google Tensor G5 vs MediaTek Dimensity 1200

WINNER
Google Tensor G5
58.2Inno Score
VS
M
36.9Inno Score
55CPU32.9
45.7GPU26.9
60.5Benchmarks45.6
82.1Efficiency50.1
7 spec wins — Google Tensor G50 spec wins — MediaTek Dimensity 1200

InnoReviews verdict

Google Tensor G5 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 58.2 to 36.9, pulling ahead mainly in efficiency (+32) and CPU (+22). 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 G5

  • Stronger CPU score: 55 vs 33
  • Stronger GPU score: 46 vs 27
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 61 vs 46
  • Stronger efficiency score: 82 vs 50
  • 219% higher 3DMark Wild Life Extreme: 3,350 vs 1,050

Reasons to pick the MediaTek Dimensity 1200

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

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus MediaTek Dimensity 1200
SpecGoogle Tensor G5MediaTek Dimensity 1200
Announced20252021
Process3 nm+50%6 nm
TDP (typical)7 W7 W
ArchitectureArmv9.2Armv8.2

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus MediaTek Dimensity 1200
SpecGoogle Tensor G5MediaTek Dimensity 1200
Cores88
Core configuration1x3.78 GHz Cortex-X4 + 5x3.05 GHz Cortex-A725 + 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A5201x3.0 GHz Cortex-A78 + 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 + 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55
Max clock3.78 GHz+26%3 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus MediaTek Dimensity 1200
SpecGoogle Tensor G5MediaTek Dimensity 1200
GPUImagination PowerVR DXT-48-1536Arm Mali-G77 MC9

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus MediaTek Dimensity 1200
SpecGoogle Tensor G5MediaTek Dimensity 1200
NPUGoogle Edge TPU—

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus MediaTek Dimensity 1200
SpecGoogle Tensor G5MediaTek Dimensity 1200
Memory typeLPDDR5XLPDDR4X-2133
Max bandwidth—17.1 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus MediaTek Dimensity 1200
SpecGoogle Tensor G5MediaTek Dimensity 1200
ModemExternal (MediaTek T900)Integrated 5G (sub-6)
Max download—4.7 Gbps
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth—5.2

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus MediaTek Dimensity 1200
SpecGoogle Tensor G5MediaTek Dimensity 1200
Max display—FHD+ @ 168Hz
Video capture4K@60fps4K@60fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus MediaTek Dimensity 1200
SpecGoogle Tensor G5MediaTek Dimensity 1200
AnTuTu 101,250,000+81%Top 25%690,000Top 49%
Geekbench 6 (single)2,300+123%Top 12%1,030Top 45%
Geekbench 6 (multi)6,200+114%Top 18%2,900Top 46%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme3,350+219%Top 33%1,050Top 77%

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