MediaTek Dimensity 7030 vs Google Tensor

Comparisons 17-10-2023

Comprehensive testing data of MediaTek Dimensity 7030 vs Google Tensor, compare of graphics processors (GPU). A careful review of all the specifications, to make it 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 test applications such as 3DMark, Quadrant, AnTuTu, Neocore, Geekbench, PCMark, PassMark, GFXBench, Vellamo, even the gaming performance of CPUs in Asphalt 9, PUBG, Fortnite, Madout2, Minecraft, GTA, Call of Duty etc.
After reading the results of parallel tests and videos, you can already make an briefed decision about which SoCs is better to buy MediaTek Dimensity 7030 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

MediaTek Dimensity 7030

43%

Tensor

57%

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

MediaTek Dimensity 7030

83%

Tensor

81%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

MediaTek Dimensity 7030

42%

Tensor

56%

Antutu v10, 9

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

	MediaTek Dimensity 7030	Tensor
Total score	599129	798643
CPU	167753	223623
GPU	227667	303478
MEM	95853	127772
UX	107843	143757

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	MediaTek Dimensity 7030	Tensor
Single-Core	960	1045
Multi-Core	3342	2869

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	MediaTek Dimensity 7030	Tensor
Frequency	2500 MHz	2800 MHz
Cores	8	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	6 nm	5 nm
Transistors count
Core configuration	2x2.5 GHz ARM Cortex-A78 6x2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A55	2x2.8 GHz Cortex-X1 2x2.26 GHz Cortex-A76 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55
Power consumption (TDP)	7 W	10 W
Memory type	LPDDR4x, LPDDR5	LPDDR5 (Quad Channel)
Max. Memory	16 Gb	16 Gb
Memory Frequency	2133	3200
Memory bandwidth	24	51.2
Neural Processor (NPU)	Yes	Yes
L1 cache		1 MB
L2 cache		2 MB
L3 cache		8 MB
Instruction set architecture (ISA)	ARMv8.4-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 MediaTek Dimensity 7030 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	27.5	31.4
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	67.4	94.7
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	92.6	56.1
Call of Duty: Mobile	51.5	52.6
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	57.4	80.6
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	83.9	116.7
Real Racing 3	186.9	113.9
Sniper 3D	204.3	124.5
Need for Speed No Limits	147.9	79.3
Mortal Kombat X	148.5	82.4
CSR Racing 2	129.3	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 v10, 9 and GeekBench 6, 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	5G Multi-Mode	Exynos Modem 5123
Download speed	3500 MBit/s.	7350 MBit/s.
Upload speed	2000 MBit/s.	3670 MBit/s.
Navigation	QZSS L1CA+ L5, Galileo E1 + E5a, NavIC, GPS L1CA+L5, BeiDou B1I+ B2a, Glonass L1OF	Beidou, NavIC, GNSS, GPS, NavIC enabled, QZSS, Dual frequency GNSS, SBAS, GLONASS, Galileo
NFC support	No	Yes
5G support	Yes	Yes

Result:
The number of parameters for which MediaTek Dimensity 7030 is better: 11
The number of parameters for which Google Tensor is better: 28
Please note that you do not need to blindly trust the software comparison on the table. It is better to just watch the full video of joint testing and listen to what people think who really appreciated the capabilities of both chipsets, as well as read the test results at the links below.

MediaTek Dimensity 7030 SoC - all data

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

• MediaTek Dimensity 7030 specs and review.

Tensor SoC - all data

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

• Tensor specs and review.