Google Tensor G3 vs MediaTek Dimensity 8020

Comparisons 08-10-2023

Comprehensive testing data of Google Tensor G3 vs MediaTek Dimensity 8020, comparison of graphics processors (GPU). A careful review of all the technical characteristics, so that it can be easier to understand, is presented in the form of the table. From the video comparison, you can get the results of joint testing in special testing software such as Vellamo, Neocore, Quadrant, AnTuTu, PassMark, Geekbench, GFXBench, PCMark, 3DMark, and how good the processors are in games Call of Duty, PUBG, Fortnite, Asphalt 9, Madout2, GTA, Minecraft etc.
After reading the results of all tests and videos, you can already make an informed decision about which chip is better to buy Tensor G3 or Dimensity 8020.

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 8020

45%

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

Tensor G3

86%

Dimensity 8020

81%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

Tensor G3

73%

Dimensity 8020

42%

Antutu v10, 9

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

	Tensor G3	Dimensity 8020
Total score	1071317	633998
CPU	299978	177519
GPU	407100	240920
MEM	171402	101448
UX	192844	114129

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	Tensor G3	Dimensity 8020
Single-Core	1403	1016
Multi-Core	3849	3536

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	Tensor G3	Dimensity 8020
Frequency	3000 MHz	2600 MHz
Cores	8	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	4 nm	6 nm
Transistors count
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	7 W
Memory type	LPDDR5 (Quad Channel)	LPDDR4x
Max. Memory	16 Gb	16 Gb
Memory Frequency	3200	4266
Memory bandwidth	51.2	24
Neural Processor (NPU)	Yes	Yes
L1 cache	1 MB
L2 cache	2 MB
L3 cache	8 MB
Instruction set architecture (ISA)	ARMv8.2-A	ARMv8.4-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 8020 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-G77 MC9
GPU Frequency	750 MHz	800 MHz
GFloPS	1354.62	504
# of Cores	9	9
# of Shader Units
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	28.1
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	126.1	71.6
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	76.2	98.6
Call of Duty: Mobile	69.9	55.8
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	109.5	61.2
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	156.3	89.4
Real Racing 3	152.6	196.7
Sniper 3D	166.8	216.9
Need for Speed No Limits	106.8	157.1
Mortal Kombat X	109.7	157.8
CSR Racing 2	91.8	137.1

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	108 MP
Dual Camera resolution	64 MP	36 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	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	Galileo E1 + E5a, NavIC, BeiDou B1I+ B2a, Glonass L1OF, GPS L1CA+L5, QZSS L1CA+ L5
NFC support	Yes	No
5G support	Yes	Yes

Result:
The number of parameters for which Google Tensor G3 is better: 27
The number of parameters for which MediaTek Dimensity 8020 is better: 11
You need to understand that you should not sightlessly trust the automatic comparison on the table. It is better to just watch the full video of joint testing and hear what people say who really appreciated the capabilities of both SoCs, 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 8020 SoC - all data

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

• Dimensity 8020 specs and review.