Google Tensor G5 vs MediaTek Dimensity 1200
Across 12 measured categories, the Google Tensor G5 comes out ahead.
I put the Google Tensor G5 and the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 side by side to see how they really compare. On graphics, the Google Tensor G5 runs the PowerVR DXT-48-1536 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 G5
10 advantages
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35% higher AnTuTu score
13.27 Lakhs vs 9.85 Lakhs
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99% faster Geekbench multi-core score
6,301 vs 3,162
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112% faster Geekbench single-core score
2,298 vs 1,082
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780 MHz higher CPU clock
3780 MHz vs 3000 MHz
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Newer CPU architecture
ARMv9.2-A vs ARMv8.2-A
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3 nm smaller semiconductor size
3 nm vs 6 nm
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Higher GPU FLOPS
1689.6 GFLOPS vs 510.3 GFLOPS
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Newer memory type
LPDDR5X vs LPDDR4X
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1,067 MHz higher RAM speed
5333 MHz vs 4266 MHz
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Newer storage standard
UFS 4.0 vs UFS 3.1
MediaTek Dimensity 1200
0 advantages
- No standout advantages for this chip.
Benchmark charts
AnTuTu v11 Total
Geekbench Single-Core
Geekbench Multi-Core
Specifications Comparison
Here is how the Google Tensor G5 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 2025 | January 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset Class | Flagship | Flagship |
| Manufacturer | MediaTek | |
| Model Number | GS501 | MT6893 |
| Total Cores | 8 | 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Core Configuration | 1x Cortex X4 - 3.78GHz 5x Cortex A725 - 3.05GHz 2x Cortex A520 - 2.25GHz |
1x 3.0GHz - Cortex-A78 3x 2.6GHz - Cortex-A78 4x 2.0GHz - Cortex-A55 |
| Max Frequency | 3780 MHz | 3000 MHz |
| Instruction Set | ARMv9.2-A | ARMv8.2-A |
| Process Node | 3 nm | 6 nm |
| Manufacturing | TSMC | TSMC |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 320 KB |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB | 8 MB |
| TDP | 6 W | 8 W |
| GPU Name | PowerVR DXT-48-1536 | ARM Mali-G77 MP9 |
|---|---|---|
| GPU Frequency | 1100 MHz | 886 MHz |
| Shading Units | 128 | 32 |
| FLOPS | 1689.6 GFLOPS | 510.3 GFLOPS |
| Ray Tracing Support | No | No |
| NPU | - | MediaTek APU 3.0 |
| API Support | Vulkan 1.4, OpenCL 3.0, OpenGL ES 3.2 | Vulkan 1.3, OpenGL ES 3.2, OpenCL 2.0 |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR4X |
|---|---|---|
| RAM Frequency | 5333 MHz | 4266 MHz |
| Memory Bus | 4x 16-bit | 4x 16-bit |
| Max Bandwidth | 68.2 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 | WQHD+ | 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 5G | Helio M70 |
|---|---|---|
| Network Support | 5G | 5G |
| Download Speed | 14.79 Gbps | 4.7 Gbps |
| Upload Speed | 3.5 Gbps | 2.5 Gbps |
| Wi-Fi | 7 | 6 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.2 |
| Navigation | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, NavIC, QZSS |
| Official page | - | Visit |
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Benchmark results
| Total | 13,26,623 | 9,84,791 |
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| CPU | 4,63,275 | 3,80,612 |
| GPU | 4,11,537 | 1,37,699 |
| Memory | 2,33,612 | 1,78,336 |
| UX | 2,12,199 | 2,88,144 |
| Single-Core | 2,298 | 1,082 |
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| Multi-Core | 6,301 | 3,162 |
Overall Score
Each category scored out of 100.
| Category | Google Tensor G5 | MediaTek Dimensity 1200 |
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