Mediatek Dimensity 1200 Max vs Google Tensor

Comparisons 03-12-2021

Comprehensive comparison data of Mediatek Dimensity 1200 Max vs Google Tensor, testing of graphics processors (GPU). A careful review of all the specifications of the processors, so that it can be easier to read, is made by the table. From the video comparison, you can get the results of joint testing in special test applications such as AnTuTu, Vellamo, GFXBench, Quadrant, 3DMark, Geekbench, PassMark, Neocore, PCMark, even the gaming performance of chipsets in Minecraft, Madout2, PUBG, Call of Duty, Fortnite, GTA, Asphalt 9 etc.
After reading the results of joint tests and videos, you can already make an informed decision about which processors is better to buy Dimensity 1200 Max 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 1200 Max

49%

Tensor

57%

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

Dimensity 1200 Max

78%

Tensor

81%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

Dimensity 1200 Max

46%

Tensor

56%

Antutu 8

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

	Dimensity 1200 Max	Tensor
Total score	691455	798643
CPU	193611	223623
GPU	262759	303478
MEM	110627	127772
UX	124460	143757

GeekBench 5.2

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

	Dimensity 1200 Max	Tensor
Single-Core	1470	1045
Multi-Core	4564	2869

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	Dimensity 1200 Max	Tensor
Frequency	3100 MHz	2800 MHz
Cores	8	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	6 nm	5 nm
Transistors count	5800 millions
Core configuration	1x3.1 GHz ARM Cortex-A78 3x2.7 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)	10 W	10 W
Memory type	LPDDR4x	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 Dimensity 1200 Max is 9% better than Tensor in terms of CPU frequency. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption.

GPU and Media

GPU	Mali-G77 MP11	Mali-G78 MP22
GPU Frequency	800 MHz	650 MHz
GFloPS	786	986
# of Cores	11	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	27.2	31.4
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	83.4	94.7
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	50.6	56.1
Call of Duty: Mobile	45.5	52.6
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	70.8	80.6
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	102.3	116.7
Real Racing 3	87.1	113.9
Sniper 3D	65.1	124.5
Need for Speed No Limits	60.5	79.3
Mortal Kombat X	65.8	82.4
CSR Racing 2	60.8	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	200 MP	240 MP
Dual Camera resolution	32 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	GPS L1CA+L5, BeiDou B1I+ B2a, Galileo E1 + E5a, QZSS L1CA+ L5, Glonass L1OF, NavIC	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 1200 Max is better: 9
The number of parameters for which Google Tensor is better: 28
You need to understand that you should not blindly trust the software comparison of the table. It is better to just watch the full video of joint testing and hear what people think who really appreciated the capabilities of both SoCs, as well as read the test results at the links below.

Dimensity 1200 Max SoC - all data

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

• Dimensity 1200 Max specs and review.

Tensor SoC - all data

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

• Tensor specs and review.