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Google Tensor vs MediaTek Dimensity 8100

Google Tensor
41.2Inno Score
VS
WINNER
M
43.1Inno Score
34.9CPU35.4
35.5GPU31.4
45.2Benchmarks56.1
58.3Efficiency60.7
2 spec wins — Google Tensor5 spec wins — MediaTek Dimensity 8100

InnoReviews verdict

MediaTek Dimensity 8100 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 43.1 to 41.2, pulling ahead mainly in benchmarks (+11) and efficiency (+2). Google Tensor 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 31
  • 14% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,340 vs 1,180

Reasons to pick the MediaTek Dimensity 8100

  • Stronger benchmarks score: 56 vs 45
  • 54% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,050,000 vs 680,000
  • 21% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 3,800 vs 3,150
  • 12% lower TDP (typical): 7 W vs 8 W

General

General comparison: Google Tensor versus MediaTek Dimensity 8100
SpecGoogle TensorMediaTek Dimensity 8100
Announced20212022
Process5 nm5 nm
TDP (typical)8 W7 W+12%
ArchitectureArmv8.2Armv8.2

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor versus MediaTek Dimensity 8100
SpecGoogle TensorMediaTek Dimensity 8100
Cores88
Core configuration2x2.8 GHz Cortex-X1 + 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A76 + 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A554x2.85 GHz Cortex-A78 + 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55
Max clock2.8 GHz2.85 GHz+2%

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor versus MediaTek Dimensity 8100
SpecGoogle TensorMediaTek Dimensity 8100
GPUArm Mali-G78 MP20Arm Mali-G610 MC6
GPU clock848 MHz—

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor versus MediaTek Dimensity 8100
SpecGoogle TensorMediaTek Dimensity 8100
NPUGoogle Edge TPU—

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor versus MediaTek Dimensity 8100
SpecGoogle TensorMediaTek Dimensity 8100
Memory typeLPDDR5LPDDR5-3200
Max bandwidth—25.6 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor versus MediaTek Dimensity 8100
SpecGoogle TensorMediaTek Dimensity 8100
ModemExternal (Samsung Exynos 5123)Integrated 5G (sub-6)
Max download—4.7 Gbps
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth—5.3

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor versus MediaTek Dimensity 8100
SpecGoogle TensorMediaTek Dimensity 8100
Max display—WQHD+ @ 120Hz / FHD+ @ 168Hz
Video capture4K@60fps4K@60fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor versus MediaTek Dimensity 8100
SpecGoogle TensorMediaTek Dimensity 8100
AnTuTu 10680,000Top 49%1,050,000+54%Top 29%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,340+14%Top 34%1,180Top 37%
Geekbench 6 (multi)3,150Top 42%3,800+21%Top 32%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme1,700+6%Top 60%1,600Top 62%

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