Google Tensor G2 vs MediaTek Dimensity 8450
Across 12 measured categories, the MediaTek Dimensity 8450 comes out ahead.
I put the Google Tensor G2 and the MediaTek Dimensity 8450 side by side to see how they really compare. On graphics, the Google Tensor G2 runs the Mali-G710 MP7 while the MediaTek Dimensity 8450 runs the Mali-G720 MP7. 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
0 advantages
- No standout advantages for this chip.
MediaTek Dimensity 8450
11 advantages
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61% higher AnTuTu score
20.17 Lakhs vs 12.50 Lakhs
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111% faster Geekbench multi-core score
6,217 vs 2,942
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13% faster Geekbench single-core score
1,598 vs 1,409
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400 MHz higher CPU clock
3250 MHz vs 2850 MHz
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Newer CPU architecture
ARMv9.2-A vs ARMv8.4-A
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Larger L3 cache
6 MB vs 4 MB
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1 nm smaller semiconductor size
4 nm vs 5 nm
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Higher GPU FLOPS
2329 GFLOPS vs 759.8 GFLOPS
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Newer memory type
LPDDR5X vs LPDDR5
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1,066 MHz higher RAM speed
4266 MHz vs 3200 MHz
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Newer storage standard
UFS 4.0 vs UFS 3.1
Benchmark charts
AnTuTu v11 Total
Geekbench Single-Core
Geekbench Multi-Core
Specifications Comparison
Here is how the Google Tensor G2 and the MediaTek Dimensity 8450 compare across every spec. In each row, the stronger value is highlighted so the differences are easy to spot.
| Launch Date | October 2022 | MT6899 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset Class | Flagship | Upper Mid-range |
| Manufacturer | MediaTek | |
| Model Number | GS201 | - |
| 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 3.25 GHz - Cortex-A725 3x 3.0 GHz - Cortex-A725 4x 2.1 GHz - Cortex-A725 |
| Max Frequency | 2850 MHz | 3250 MHz |
| Instruction Set | ARMv8.4-A | ARMv9.2-A |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 4 nm |
| Manufacturing | Samsung Foundry | TSMC |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 1 MB |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB | 6 MB |
| TDP | 7 W | 7 W |
| GPU Name | Mali-G710 MP7 | Mali-G720 MP7 |
|---|---|---|
| GPU Frequency | 848 MHz | 1300 MHz |
| Shading Units | 448 | 128 |
| FLOPS | 759.8 GFLOPS | 2329 GFLOPS |
| Ray Tracing Support | No | Yes |
| NPU | Tensor Processing Unit | MediaTek NPU 880 |
| API Support | Vulkan 1.3, OpenGL ES 3.2, OpenCL 2.0 | Vulkan 1.4, OpenCL 3.0, OpenGL ES 3.2 |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X |
|---|---|---|
| RAM Frequency | 3200 MHz | 4266 MHz |
| Memory Bus | 4x16-bit | 4x 16-bit |
| Max Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s | 68.2 GB/s |
| Max RAM Size | 16 GB | 24 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.0 |
| Camera Support | 108 MP | 320MP |
|---|---|---|
| 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, AV1, VP9 |
| Audio Codecs | AAC, MP3, WAV | AAC LC, FLAC, HE-AACv1, HE-AACv2, MP3 |
| Modem | Exynos 5300 | - |
|---|---|---|
| Network Support | 5G | 5G |
| Download Speed | 3.7 Gbps | 5.17 Gbps |
| Upload Speed | 1.25 Gbps | 2.30 Gbps |
| Wi-Fi | 6E | 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 6 |
| Navigation | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | NavIC, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Official page | - | Visit |
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Benchmark results
| Total | 12,50,149 | 20,16,572 |
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| CPU | 4,48,605 | 6,56,057 |
| GPU | 2,81,299 | 6,41,057 |
| Memory | 2,04,601 | 2,56,365 |
| UX | 3,15,644 | 4,62,908 |
| Single-Core | 1,409 | 1,598 |
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| Multi-Core | 2,942 | 6,217 |
Overall Score
Each category scored out of 100.
| Category | Google Tensor G2 | MediaTek Dimensity 8450 |
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