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Google Tensor vs MediaTek Dimensity 1200

WINNER
Google Tensor
41.2Inno Score
VS
M
36.9Inno Score
34.9CPU32.9
35.5GPU26.9
45.2Benchmarks45.6
58.3Efficiency50.1
4 spec wins — Google Tensor3 spec wins — MediaTek Dimensity 1200

InnoReviews verdict

Google Tensor wins this mobile chipset face-off, 41.2 to 36.9, pulling ahead mainly in GPU (+9) and efficiency (+8). 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

  • Stronger GPU score: 36 vs 27
  • Stronger efficiency score: 58 vs 50
  • 62% higher 3DMark Wild Life Extreme: 1,700 vs 1,050
  • 30% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,340 vs 1,030
  • 17% lower process: 5 nm vs 6 nm

Reasons to pick the MediaTek Dimensity 1200

  • 12% lower TDP (typical): 7 W vs 8 W

General

General comparison: Google Tensor versus MediaTek Dimensity 1200
SpecGoogle TensorMediaTek Dimensity 1200
Announced20212021
Process5 nm+17%6 nm
TDP (typical)8 W7 W+12%
ArchitectureArmv8.2Armv8.2

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor versus MediaTek Dimensity 1200
SpecGoogle TensorMediaTek Dimensity 1200
Cores88
Core configuration2x2.8 GHz Cortex-X1 + 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A76 + 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A551x3.0 GHz Cortex-A78 + 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 + 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55
Max clock2.8 GHz3 GHz+7%

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor versus MediaTek Dimensity 1200
SpecGoogle TensorMediaTek Dimensity 1200
GPUArm Mali-G78 MP20Arm Mali-G77 MC9
GPU clock848 MHz—

AI

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

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor versus MediaTek Dimensity 1200
SpecGoogle TensorMediaTek Dimensity 1200
Memory typeLPDDR5LPDDR4X-2133
Max bandwidth—17.1 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor versus MediaTek Dimensity 1200
SpecGoogle TensorMediaTek Dimensity 1200
ModemExternal (Samsung Exynos 5123)Integrated 5G (sub-6)
Max download—4.7 Gbps
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth—5.2

Media

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

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor versus MediaTek Dimensity 1200
SpecGoogle TensorMediaTek Dimensity 1200
AnTuTu 10680,000Top 49%690,000+1%Top 49%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,340+30%Top 34%1,030Top 45%
Geekbench 6 (multi)3,150+9%Top 42%2,900Top 46%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme1,700+62%Top 60%1,050Top 77%

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