Google Tensor G2 vs MediaTek Dimensity 1200
Across 12 measured categories, the Google Tensor G2 comes out ahead.
I put the Google Tensor G2 and the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 side by side to see how they really compare. On graphics, the Google Tensor G2 runs the Mali-G710 MP7 while the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 runs the ARM Mali-G77 MP9. Below I go through the CPU, GPU, memory and connectivity, then the benchmark scores, so you can work out which one is the better fit for you.
Where each chip wins
Google Tensor G2
6 advantages
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27% higher AnTuTu score
12.50 Lakhs vs 9.85 Lakhs
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30% faster Geekbench single-core score
1,409 vs 1,082
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Newer CPU architecture
ARMv8.4-A vs ARMv8.2-A
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1 nm smaller semiconductor size
5 nm vs 6 nm
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Higher GPU FLOPS
759.8 GFLOPS vs 510.3 GFLOPS
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Newer memory type
LPDDR5 vs LPDDR4X
MediaTek Dimensity 1200
4 advantages
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7% faster Geekbench multi-core score
3,162 vs 2,942
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150 MHz higher CPU clock
3000 MHz vs 2850 MHz
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Larger L3 cache
8 MB vs 4 MB
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1,066 MHz higher RAM speed
4266 MHz vs 3200 MHz
Benchmark charts
AnTuTu v11 Total
Geekbench Single-Core
Geekbench Multi-Core
Specifications Comparison
Here is how the Google Tensor G2 and the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 compare across every spec. In each row, the stronger value is highlighted so the differences are easy to spot.
| Launch Date | October 2022 | January 2021 |
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| Chipset Class | Flagship | Flagship |
| Manufacturer | MediaTek | |
| Model Number | GS201 | MT6893 |
| Total Cores | 8 | 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Core Configuration | 2x 2.85 GHz - Cortex X1 2x 2.35 GHz - Cortex A78 4x 1.8 GHz - Cortex A55 |
1x 3.0GHz - Cortex-A78 3x 2.6GHz - Cortex-A78 4x 2.0GHz - Cortex-A55 |
| Max Frequency | 2850 MHz | 3000 MHz |
| Instruction Set | ARMv8.4-A | ARMv8.2-A |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 6 nm |
| Manufacturing | Samsung Foundry | TSMC |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 320 KB |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB | 8 MB |
| TDP | 7 W | 8 W |
| GPU Name | Mali-G710 MP7 | ARM Mali-G77 MP9 |
|---|---|---|
| GPU Frequency | 848 MHz | 886 MHz |
| Shading Units | 448 | 32 |
| FLOPS | 759.8 GFLOPS | 510.3 GFLOPS |
| Ray Tracing Support | No | No |
| NPU | Tensor Processing Unit | MediaTek APU 3.0 |
| API Support | Vulkan 1.3, OpenGL ES 3.2, OpenCL 2.0 | Vulkan 1.3, OpenGL ES 3.2, OpenCL 2.0 |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR4X |
|---|---|---|
| RAM Frequency | 3200 MHz | 4266 MHz |
| Memory Bus | 4x16-bit | 4x 16-bit |
| Max Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s | 34.1 GB/s |
| Max RAM Size | 16 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
| Camera Support | 108 MP | 200 MP |
|---|---|---|
| Video Capture | 4K at 60FPS, 1080p at 240FPS | 4K at 60FPS |
| Max Display Resolution | 4K at 60Hz | WQHD+ |
| Video Playback | 4K at 60FPS | 4K at 60FPS |
| Video Codecs | H.264, H.265, VP9, AV1 | H.264, H.265, HEVC, VP9 |
| Audio Codecs | AAC, MP3, WAV | AIFF, CAF, MP3, MP4, WAV |
| Modem | Exynos 5300 | Helio M70 |
|---|---|---|
| Network Support | 5G | 5G |
| Download Speed | 3.7 Gbps | 4.7 Gbps |
| Upload Speed | 1.25 Gbps | 2.5 Gbps |
| Wi-Fi | 6E | 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Navigation | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, NavIC, QZSS |
| Official page | - | Visit |
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Benchmark results
| Total | 12,50,149 | 9,84,791 |
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| CPU | 4,48,605 | 3,80,612 |
| GPU | 2,81,299 | 1,37,699 |
| Memory | 2,04,601 | 1,78,336 |
| UX | 3,15,644 | 2,88,144 |
| Single-Core | 1,409 | 1,082 |
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| Multi-Core | 2,942 | 3,162 |
Overall Score
Each category scored out of 100.
| Category | Google Tensor G2 | MediaTek Dimensity 1200 |
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