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Google Tensor vs MediaTek Dimensity 1080

WINNER
Google Tensor
41.2Inno Score
VS
M
38.1Inno Score
34.9CPU29.5
35.5GPU—
45.2Benchmarks38.4
58.3Efficiency54.9
5 spec wins — Google Tensor2 spec wins — MediaTek Dimensity 1080

InnoReviews verdict

Google Tensor wins this mobile chipset face-off, 41.2 to 38.1, pulling ahead mainly in benchmarks (+7) and CPU (+5). 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

  • Stronger CPU score: 35 vs 30
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 45 vs 38
  • Stronger efficiency score: 58 vs 55
  • 33% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,340 vs 1,010
  • 31% higher AnTuTu 10: 680,000 vs 520,000

Reasons to pick the MediaTek Dimensity 1080

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

General

General comparison: Google Tensor versus MediaTek Dimensity 1080
SpecGoogle TensorMediaTek Dimensity 1080
Announced20212022
Process5 nm+17%6 nm
TDP (typical)8 W5 W+37%
ArchitectureArmv8.2Armv8.2

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor versus MediaTek Dimensity 1080
SpecGoogle TensorMediaTek Dimensity 1080
Cores88
Core configuration2x2.8 GHz Cortex-X1 + 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A76 + 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A552x2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 + 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55
Max clock2.8 GHz+8%2.6 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor versus MediaTek Dimensity 1080
SpecGoogle TensorMediaTek Dimensity 1080
GPUArm Mali-G78 MP20Arm Mali-G68 MC4
GPU clock848 MHz—

AI

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

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor versus MediaTek Dimensity 1080
SpecGoogle TensorMediaTek Dimensity 1080
Memory typeLPDDR5LPDDR5-3200
Max bandwidth—25.6 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor versus MediaTek Dimensity 1080
SpecGoogle TensorMediaTek Dimensity 1080
ModemExternal (Samsung Exynos 5123)Integrated 5G (sub-6)
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth—5.2

Media

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

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor versus MediaTek Dimensity 1080
SpecGoogle TensorMediaTek Dimensity 1080
AnTuTu 10680,000+31%Top 49%520,000Top 60%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,340+33%Top 34%1,010Top 50%
Geekbench 6 (multi)3,150+29%Top 42%2,450Top 55%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme1,700Top 60%—

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