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Google Tensor vs MediaTek Dimensity 8020

WINNER
Google Tensor
41.2Inno Score
VS
MediaTek Dimensity 8020
36Inno Score
34.9CPU33.1
35.5GPU28.7
45.2Benchmarks49.6
58.3Efficiencyspec-based36
4 spec wins — Google Tensor2 spec wins — MediaTek Dimensity 8020

InnoReviews verdict

Google Tensor wins this mobile chipset face-off, 41.2 to 36, pulling ahead mainly in GPU (+7) and CPU (+2). 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

  • Stronger GPU score: 36 vs 29
  • 35% higher 3DMark Wild Life Extreme: 1,700 vs 1,262
  • 20% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,340 vs 1,120
  • 17% lower process: 5 nm vs 6 nm

Reasons to pick the MediaTek Dimensity 8020

  • Stronger benchmarks score: 50 vs 45
  • 14% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 3,600 vs 3,150

General

General comparison: Google Tensor versus MediaTek Dimensity 8020
SpecGoogle TensorMediaTek Dimensity 8020
Announced20212023
Process5 nm+17%6 nm
TDP (typical)8 W—
ArchitectureArmv8.2Armv8.2

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor versus MediaTek Dimensity 8020
SpecGoogle TensorMediaTek Dimensity 8020
Cores88
Core configuration2x2.8 GHz Cortex-X1 + 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A76 + 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A554x2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 + 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55
Max clock2.8 GHz+8%2.6 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor versus MediaTek Dimensity 8020
SpecGoogle TensorMediaTek Dimensity 8020
GPUArm Mali-G78 MP20Arm Mali-G77 MC9
GPU clock848 MHz—

AI

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

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor versus MediaTek Dimensity 8020
SpecGoogle TensorMediaTek Dimensity 8020
Memory typeLPDDR5LPDDR4X-4266
Max bandwidth—34.1 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor versus MediaTek Dimensity 8020
SpecGoogle TensorMediaTek Dimensity 8020
ModemExternal (Samsung Exynos 5123)Integrated 5G modem
Max download—4.7 Gbps
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth—5.2

Media

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

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor versus MediaTek Dimensity 8020
SpecGoogle TensorMediaTek Dimensity 8020
AnTuTuDifferent AnTuTu versions — not compared680,000809,277Bottom 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)1,340+20%Top 34%1,120Top 43%
Geekbench 6 (multi)3,150Top 44%3,600+14%Top 36%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme1,700+35%Top 50%1,262Bottom 43%

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