Google Tensor G4 vs MediaTek Dimensity 1200
Across 12 measured categories, the Google Tensor G4 comes out ahead.
I put the Google Tensor G4 and the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 side by side to see how they really compare. On graphics, the Google Tensor G4 runs the ARM Mali-G715 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 G4
9 advantages
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51% higher AnTuTu score
14.85 Lakhs vs 9.85 Lakhs
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45% faster Geekbench multi-core score
4,581 vs 3,162
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79% faster Geekbench single-core score
1,936 vs 1,082
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100 MHz higher CPU clock
3100 MHz vs 3000 MHz
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Newer CPU architecture
ARMv9.2-A vs ARMv8.2-A
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2 nm smaller semiconductor size
4 nm vs 6 nm
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Higher GPU FLOPS
1684.4 GFLOPS vs 510.3 GFLOPS
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Newer memory type
LPDDR5X vs LPDDR4X
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Newer storage standard
UFS 4.0 vs UFS 3.1
MediaTek Dimensity 1200
1 advantage
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Larger L3 cache
8 MB vs 4 MB
Benchmark charts
AnTuTu v11 Total
Geekbench Single-Core
Geekbench Multi-Core
Specifications Comparison
Here is how the Google Tensor G4 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 | August 2024 | January 2021 |
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| Chipset Class | Flagship | Flagship |
| Manufacturer | MediaTek | |
| Model Number | GS401 | MT6893 |
| Total Cores | 8 | 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Core Configuration | 1x Cortex X4 - 3.1GHz 3x Cortex A720 - 2.6GHz 4x Cortex A520 - 1.95GHz |
1x 3.0GHz - Cortex-A78 3x 2.6GHz - Cortex-A78 4x 2.0GHz - Cortex-A55 |
| Max Frequency | 3100 MHz | 3000 MHz |
| Instruction Set | ARMv9.2-A | ARMv8.2-A |
| Process Node | 4 nm | 6 nm |
| Manufacturing | Samsung | TSMC |
| L2 Cache | - | 320 KB |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB | 8 MB |
| TDP | 6 W | 8 W |
| GPU Name | ARM Mali-G715 MP7 | ARM Mali-G77 MP9 |
|---|---|---|
| GPU Frequency | 940 MHz | 886 MHz |
| Shading Units | 1344 shaders | 32 |
| FLOPS | 1684.4 GFLOPS | 510.3 GFLOPS |
| Ray Tracing Support | No | No |
| NPU | Google Edge TPU | 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 | LPDDR5X | LPDDR4X |
|---|---|---|
| RAM Frequency | 4266 MHz | 4266 MHz |
| Memory Bus | 4x 16-bit | 4x 16-bit |
| Max Bandwidth | 68.26 GB/s | 34.1 GB/s |
| Max RAM Size | 16 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 3.1 |
| Camera Support | 200MP | 200 MP |
|---|---|---|
| Video Capture | 8K at 30FPS, 4K at 120FPS | 4K at 60FPS |
| Max Display Resolution | 4K | WQHD+ |
| Video Playback | 8K at 30FPS, 4K at 120FPS | 4K at 60FPS |
| Video Codecs | H.264, H.265 (HEVC), AV1, VP9 | H.264, H.265, HEVC, VP9 |
| Audio Codecs | AAC, AIFF, CAF, MP3, MP4, WAV | AIFF, CAF, MP3, MP4, WAV |
| Modem | Samsung Exynos 5400 | Helio M70 |
|---|---|---|
| Network Support | 5G | 5G |
| Download Speed | 14.79 Gbps | 4.7 Gbps |
| Upload Speed | 3.87 Gbps | 2.5 Gbps |
| Wi-Fi | 7 | 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| Navigation | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, NavIC, QZSS |
| Official page | - | Visit |
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Benchmark results
| Total | 14,85,111 | 9,84,791 |
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| CPU | 5,20,100 | 3,80,612 |
| GPU | 4,16,199 | 1,37,699 |
| Memory | 2,32,401 | 1,78,336 |
| UX | 3,16,411 | 2,88,144 |
| Single-Core | 1,936 | 1,082 |
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| Multi-Core | 4,581 | 3,162 |
Overall Score
Each category scored out of 100.
| Category | Google Tensor G4 | MediaTek Dimensity 1200 |
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