MediaTek Dimensity 8100 vs Google Tensor

Comparisons 17-05-2022

Full compare data of MediaTek Dimensity 8100 vs Google Tensor, testing of graphics chips (GPU). A step-by-step analysis of all the technical characteristics, to make it easier to understand, is summarized in the table. From the video comparison, you can get the results of joint testing in synthetic type tests like PassMark, AnTuTu, GFXBench, Quadrant, 3DMark, Vellamo, Neocore, PCMark, Geekbench, even the gaming performance of processors in Call of Duty, Fortnite, Minecraft, GTA, Asphalt 9, PUBG, Madout2 etc.
After looking at the data of parallel tests and videos, you already be able to figure out which chip is better to buy MediaTek Dimensity 8100 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

56%

Tensor

57%

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

MediaTek Dimensity 8100

83%

Tensor

81%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

MediaTek Dimensity 8100

54%

Tensor

56%

Antutu 8

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

	MediaTek Dimensity 8100	Tensor
Total score	785369	798643
CPU	219905	223623
GPU	298431	303478
MEM	125656	127772
UX	141372	143757

GeekBench 5.2

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

	MediaTek Dimensity 8100	Tensor
Single-Core	1157	1045
Multi-Core	4056	2869

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	MediaTek Dimensity 8100	Tensor
Frequency	2850 MHz	2800 MHz
Cores	8	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	5 nm	5 nm
Transistors count	6200 millions
Core configuration	4x2.85 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 is 1% 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	30.6	31.4
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	93.9	94.7
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	55.2	56.1
Call of Duty: Mobile	51.1	52.6
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	79.8	80.6
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	114.9	116.7
Real Racing 3	112.8	113.9
Sniper 3D	122.7	124.5
Need for Speed No Limits	77.4	79.3
Mortal Kombat X	81.3	82.4
CSR Racing 2	67.5	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	QZSS L1CA+ L5, Galileo E1 + E5a, Glonass L1OF, NavIC, BeiDou B1I+ B2a + B1C, GPS 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 is better: 10
The number of parameters for which Google Tensor is better: 29
Please note that you do not need to sightlessly trust the automatic 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, and also read the test results on the links under the article.

MediaTek Dimensity 8100 SoC - all data

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

• MediaTek Dimensity 8100 specs and review.

Tensor SoC - all data

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

• Tensor specs and review.