MediaTek MT8188J vs Google Tensor

Comparisons   18-06-2023
   Full testing data of MediaTek MT8188J vs Google Tensor, comparison of graphics processors (GPU). A step-by-step analysis of all the technical characteristics, to make it easier to read, is presented in the form of the table. From the comparison video, you can get the results of parallel examination in software tests like Geekbench, GFXBench, Neocore, 3DMark, Quadrant, AnTuTu, PCMark, Vellamo, PassMark, even the gaming performance of SoCs in PUBG, Asphalt 9, GTA, Fortnite, Minecraft, Call of Duty, Madout2 etc.
   After looking at the data of all tests and videos, you can already make an informed decision about which SoCs is better to buy MT8188J 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

MT8188J

25%

Tensor

57%

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

MT8188J

72%

Tensor

81%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

MT8188J

24%

Tensor

56%

Antutu v10, 9

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

	MT8188J	Tensor
Total score	360113	798643
CPU	100831	223623
GPU	136847	303478
MEM	57613	127772
UX	64810	143757

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	MT8188J	Tensor
Single-Core	665	1045
Multi-Core	2195	2869

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	MT8188J	Tensor
Frequency	2200 MHz	2800 MHz
Cores	8	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	12 nm	5 nm
Transistors count
Core configuration	2x2.2 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)	5 W	10 W
Memory type	LPDDR4	LPDDR5 (Quad Channel)
Max. Memory	8 Gb	16 Gb
Memory Frequency	1600	3200
Memory bandwidth	28	51.2
Neural Processor (NPU)	Yes	Yes
L1 cache	128 KB	1 MB
L2 cache	1 MB	2 MB
L3 cache	4 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 21% better than MT8188J in terms of CPU frequency. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption.

GPU and Media

GPU	Mali-G57 MC2	Mali-G78 MP22
GPU Frequency	950 MHz	650 MHz
GFloPS	486	986
# of Cores	2	22
# of Shader Units
Display	2400 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	28.5	31.4
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	55.6	94.7
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	45.1	56.1
Call of Duty: Mobile	37.7	52.6
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	46.4	80.6
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	71.9	116.7
Real Racing 3	67.6	113.9
Sniper 3D	72.1	124.5
Need for Speed No Limits	81.1	79.3
Mortal Kombat X	72.2	82.4
CSR Racing 2	58.4	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 v10, 9 and GeekBench 6, 5.2 becnmarks.

Cameras

Camera resolution	32 MP	240 MP
Dual Camera resolution	16 MP	48 MP
Image Signal Processor (ISP)		Hybrid Exynos + Google ISP
Video Encoding FPS	30	60
Video Encoding resolution	FullHD	8K, 4K (Ultra HD), 2K, FullHD
Codec support	H.264	Dolby Vision, H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC, HDR10+, HLG, HDR10

Networks and Navigation

Modem		Exynos Modem 5123
Download speed	750 MBit/s.	7350 MBit/s.
Upload speed	300 MBit/s.	3670 MBit/s.
Navigation	GPS, Galileo, Glonass, Beidou	Beidou, NavIC, GNSS, GPS, NavIC enabled, QZSS, Dual frequency GNSS, SBAS, GLONASS, Galileo
NFC support	No	Yes
5G support	No	Yes

Result:
The number of parameters for which MediaTek MT8188J is better: 4
The number of parameters for which Google Tensor is better: 37
Please note that you do not need to sightlessly trust the software comparison of the table. You can watch video from beginning to end of parallel testing and hear what those who really appreciated the capabilities of both chips think, and also read the test results on the links under the article.

MT8188J SoC - all data

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

• MT8188J 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.