MediaTek Dimensity 1050 vs Google Tensor

Comparisons 27-05-2022

Comprehensive comparison data of MediaTek Dimensity 1050 vs Google Tensor, examination of graphics chips (GPU). A thorough analysis of all the specifications, so that it can be easier to understand, is summarized in the table. From the comparison video, you can get the results of joint testing in software tests like PassMark, GFXBench, Neocore, 3DMark, PCMark, Vellamo, AnTuTu, Quadrant, Geekbench, and how good the SoCs are in games Fortnite, Madout2, PUBG, Minecraft, Asphalt 9, GTA, Call of Duty etc.
After looking at the data of joint tests and videos, you already be able to figure out which CPU is better to buy Dimensity 1050 or Tensor.

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

Dimensity 1050

41%

Tensor

57%

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

Dimensity 1050

81%

Tensor

81%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

Dimensity 1050

39%

Tensor

56%

Antutu 8

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

	Dimensity 1050	Tensor
Total score	574847	798643
CPU	160957	223623
GPU	218450	303478
MEM	91981	127772
UX	103470	143757

GeekBench 5.2

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

	Dimensity 1050	Tensor
Single-Core	1223	1045
Multi-Core	3794	2869

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	Dimensity 1050	Tensor
Frequency	2500 MHz	2800 MHz
Cores	8	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	6 nm	5 nm
Transistors count	5600 millions
Core configuration	4x2.5 GHz ARM Cortex-A78 4x2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A55	2x2.8 GHz Cortex-X1 2x2.26 GHz Cortex-A76 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55
Power consumption (TDP)	9 W	10 W
Memory type	LPDDR4x, LPDDR5	LPDDR5 (Quad Channel)
Max. Memory	16 Gb	16 Gb
Memory Frequency	4266	3200
Memory bandwidth	29	51.2
Neural Processor (NPU)	Yes	Yes
L1 cache	32 KB	1 MB
L2 cache	320 KB	2 MB
L3 cache	8 MB	8 MB
Instruction set architecture (ISA)	ARMv8-A	ARMv8.2-A

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here Tensor is 10% better than Dimensity 1050 in terms of CPU frequency. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption.

GPU and Media

GPU	Mali-G610 MC3	Mali-G78 MP22
GPU Frequency	600 MHz	650 MHz
GFloPS	1008	986
# of Cores	3	22
# of Shader Units
Display	2520 x 1080 pixels	4096 x 2160 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	28.3	31.4
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	61.5	94.7
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	57.7	56.1
Call of Duty: Mobile	58.9	52.6
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	48.9	80.6
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	75.1	116.7
Real Racing 3	72.5	113.9
Sniper 3D	109.9	124.5
Need for Speed No Limits	92.3	79.3
Mortal Kombat X	83.3	82.4
CSR Racing 2	69.8	68.3

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 8 and GeekBench 5.2 becnmarks.

Cameras

Camera resolution	108 MP	240 MP
Dual Camera resolution	20 MP	48 MP
Image Signal Processor (ISP)		Hybrid Exynos + Google ISP
Video Encoding FPS	240	60
Video Encoding resolution	4K, 2K, FullHD	8K, 4K (Ultra HD), 2K, FullHD
Codec support	H.264, H.265/HEVC	Dolby Vision, H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC, HDR10+, HLG, HDR10

Networks and Navigation

Modem	Sub 6GHz 5G Multi-Mode	Exynos Modem 5123
Download speed	4700 MBit/s.	7350 MBit/s.
Upload speed	2500 MBit/s.	3670 MBit/s.
Navigation	BeiDou B1I+ B2a, GPS L1CA+L5, NavIC, QZSS L1CA+ L5, Glonass L1OF, Galileo E1 + E5a	Beidou, NavIC, GNSS, GPS, NavIC enabled, QZSS, Dual frequency GNSS, SBAS, GLONASS, Galileo
NFC support	Yes	Yes
5G support	Yes	Yes

Result:
The number of parameters for which MediaTek Dimensity 1050 is better: 14
The number of parameters for which Google Tensor is better: 24
You need to understand that you should not blindly trust the automatic comparison of the table. It is better to just watch the full video of joint comparison and listen to what people think who really appreciated the capabilities of both processors, and also read the test results on the links under the article.

Dimensity 1050 SoC - all data

• Devices lists
• Benchmarks
• PUBG mobile
• Fortnite Mobile
• Antutu 8
• 3DMark
• GeekBench 5 mobile

• Dimensity 1050 specs and review.

Tensor SoC - all data

• Devices lists
• Benchmarks
• PUBG mobile
• Fortnite Mobile
• Antutu 8
• 3DMark
• GeekBench 5 mobile

• Tensor specs and review.