Google Tensor G3 vs MediaTek Dimensity 1080

Comparisons 08-10-2023

Comprehensive comparison data of Google Tensor G3 vs MediaTek Dimensity 1080, testing of graphics processors (GPU). A thorough analysis of all the specifications of the SoCs, to make it easier to understand, is made by the table. From the video comparison, you can get the results of parallel examination in synthetic type tests such as Vellamo, PassMark, 3DMark, AnTuTu, Neocore, Quadrant, PCMark, GFXBench, Geekbench, and how good the SoCs are in games Madout2, GTA, Call of Duty, Asphalt 9, Minecraft, PUBG, Fortnite etc.
After looking at the data these tests and videos, you already be able to know which CPU is better to buy Tensor G3 or Dimensity 1080.

Summary benchmark results

As a percentage of the maximum value based on a sample from the entire base of all processors
CPU Benchmark
Based on Antutu and Geekbench score

Tensor G3

76%

Dimensity 1080

41%

Battery life test
Power Consumption efficiency (how quickly the processor reduces the battery charge)

Tensor G3

86%

Dimensity 1080

81%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

Tensor G3

73%

Dimensity 1080

40%

Antutu v10, 9

Antutu benchmark separately tests the performance of the CPU, GPU, and memory speed

	Tensor G3	Dimensity 1080
Total score	1071317	575076
CPU	299978	161022
GPU	407100	218538
MEM	171402	92018
UX	192844	103522

GeekBench 6, 5.2

This benchmark shows Multi-threaded and Single-threaded processor performance

	Tensor G3	Dimensity 1080
Single-Core	1403	1223
Multi-Core	3849	3796

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	Tensor G3	Dimensity 1080
Frequency	3000 MHz	2600 MHz
Cores	8	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	4 nm	6 nm
Transistors count		5600 millions
Core configuration	1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X3 4x2.34 GHz Cortex-A715 4x2.15 GHz Cortex-A510	2x2.6 GHz ARM Cortex-A78 6x2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A55
Power consumption (TDP)	10 W	10 W
Memory type	LPDDR5 (Quad Channel)	LPDDR5
Max. Memory	16 Gb	16 Gb
Memory Frequency	3200	4266
Memory bandwidth	51.2	32
Neural Processor (NPU)	Yes	Yes
L1 cache	1 MB	32 KB
L2 cache	2 MB	320 KB
L3 cache	8 MB	8 MB
Instruction set architecture (ISA)	ARMv8.2-A	ARMv8-A

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here Tensor G3 is 13% better than Dimensity 1080 in terms of CPU frequency. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption.

GPU and Media

GPU	Mali-G715 MP9	Mali-G68 MC4
GPU Frequency	750 MHz	800 MHz
GFloPS	1354.62	686
# of Cores	9	4
# of Shader Units		128
Display	4096 x 2160 pixels	2520 x 1080 pixels

The frequency of the GPU does not always directly indicate its performance. To fully evaluate all the capabilities of a graphics chip, you should take into account the number of Shader Units and Cores, as well as how many GFlops it has.

Gaming benchmark

Fortnite Mobile	40.3	28.4
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	126.1	61.1
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	76.2	57.8
Call of Duty: Mobile	69.9	58.6
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	109.5	48.6
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	156.3	75.5
Real Racing 3	152.6	72.8
Sniper 3D	166.8	109.8
Need for Speed No Limits	106.8	92.5
Mortal Kombat X	109.7	83.1
CSR Racing 2	91.8	69.8

The numbers in this table indicate the maximum FPS that was received on the device with the corresponding processor. Depending on the configuration of the gadget and graphics quality settings (Ultra, Medium, Normal), the results may differ quite significantly. We recommend that you better study the results of the Antutu v10, 9 and GeekBench 6, 5.2 becnmarks.

Cameras

Camera resolution	360 MP	200 MP
Dual Camera resolution	64 MP	32 MP
Image Signal Processor (ISP)	Hybrid Exynos + Google ISP
Video Encoding FPS	60	240
Video Encoding resolution	8K, 4K (Ultra HD), 2K, FullHD	4K, 2K, FullHD
Codec support	Dolby Vision, H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC, HDR10+, HLG, HDR10, AV1 BigWave	H.264, H.265/HEVC

Networks and Navigation

Modem	Exynos Modem 5223	Sub 6GHz 5G Multi-Mode
Download speed	10150 MBit/s.	4700 MBit/s.
Upload speed	9500 MBit/s.	2500 MBit/s.
Navigation	Dual frequency GNSS, GPS, Galileo, NavIC enabled, QZSS, GLONASS, GNSS, NavIC, Beidou, SBAS	NavIC, Galileo E1 + E5a, GPS L1CA+L5, Glonass L1OF, BeiDou B1I+ B2a, QZSS L1CA+ L5
NFC support	Yes	Yes
5G support	Yes	Yes

Result:
The number of parameters for which Google Tensor G3 is better: 31
The number of parameters for which MediaTek Dimensity 1080 is better: 7
You need to understand that you should not sightlessly trust the software comparison on the table. It is better to just watch the full video of parallel comparison and hear what those who really appreciated the capabilities of both chips think, as well as read the test results at the links below.

Tensor G3 SoC - all data

• Devices lists
• Benchmarks
• PUBG mobile
• Fortnite Mobile
• Antutu v10
• 3DMark
• GeekBench 6, 5 mobile

• Tensor G3 specs and review.

Dimensity 1080 SoC - all data

• Devices lists
• Benchmarks
• PUBG mobile
• Fortnite Mobile
• Antutu v10
• 3DMark
• GeekBench 6, 5 mobile

• Dimensity 1080 specs and review.