MediaTek Dimensity 8100-Max vs Google Tensor

Comparisons 28-07-2022

Comprehensive compare data of MediaTek Dimensity 8100-Max vs Google Tensor, testing of graphics chips (GPU). A thorough review of all the specifications of the CPUs, to make it easier to understand, is presented in the form of the table. From the comparison video, you can get the results of joint testing in synthetic type tests like 3DMark, PassMark, GFXBench, Vellamo, PCMark, Geekbench, AnTuTu, Quadrant, Neocore, and how good the chips are in games Minecraft, PUBG, Madout2, Asphalt 9, GTA, Call of Duty, Fortnite etc.
After looking at the data of parallel tests and videos, you can already make an briefed decision about which chip is better to buy MediaTek Dimensity 8100-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

MediaTek Dimensity 8100-Max

97%

Tensor

99%

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

MediaTek Dimensity 8100-Max

89%

Tensor

84%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

MediaTek Dimensity 8100-Max

92%

Tensor

94%

Antutu 8

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

	MediaTek Dimensity 8100-Max	Tensor
Total score	801076	798643
CPU	224307	223623
GPU	304401	303478
MEM	128182	127772
UX	144193	143757

GeekBench 5.2

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

	MediaTek Dimensity 8100-Max	Tensor
Single-Core	1180	1045
Multi-Core	4137	2869

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	MediaTek Dimensity 8100-Max	Tensor
Frequency	2900 MHz	2800 MHz
Cores	8	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	5 nm	5 nm
Transistors count	6200 millions
Core configuration	4x2.9 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)	8 W	10 W
Memory type	LPDDR5	LPDDR5 (Quad Channel)
Max. Memory	32 Gb	16 Gb
Memory Frequency	6400	3200
Memory bandwidth	48	51.2
Neural Processor (NPU)	Yes	Yes
L1 cache	64 KB	1 MB
L2 cache	640 KB	2 MB
L3 cache	16 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 MediaTek Dimensity 8100-Max is 3% 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-G610 MP6	Mali-G78 MP22
GPU Frequency	600 MHz	650 MHz
GFloPS	912	986
# of Cores	6	22
# of Shader Units
Display	2560 x 1440 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	31.5	31.4
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	94.1	94.7
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	56.2	56.1
Call of Duty: Mobile	52.5	52.6
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	81.1	80.6
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	117.8	116.7
Real Racing 3	113.7	113.9
Sniper 3D	125.1	124.5
Need for Speed No Limits	79.5	79.3
Mortal Kombat X	82.4	82.4
CSR Racing 2	68.4	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, AV1	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 + B1C, GPS L1CA+L5, Glonass L1OF, Galileo E1 + E5a, NavIC, QZSS L1CA+ L5	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 8100-Max is better: 22
The number of parameters for which Google Tensor is better: 16
Please note that you do not need to sightlessly trust the automatic comparison on the table. You can watch video from beginning to end of joint comparison and hear what people say who really appreciated the capabilities of both SoCs, as well as read the test results at the links below.

MediaTek Dimensity 8100-Max SoC - all data

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

• MediaTek Dimensity 8100-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.