MediaTek MT8188J vs Google Tensor G2

Comparisons 18-06-2023

Detailed compare data of MediaTek MT8188J vs Google Tensor G2, testing of graphics chips (GPU). A thorough review of all the specifications of the chips, so that it can be easier to understand, is made by the table. From the video comparison, you can get the results of joint testing in special testing software such as PassMark, Quadrant, PCMark, AnTuTu, GFXBench, 3DMark, Geekbench, Vellamo, Neocore, and how good the processors are in games GTA, Fortnite, Call of Duty, Madout2, Asphalt 9, Minecraft, PUBG etc.
After reading the results these tests and videos, you already be able to understand which CPU is better to buy MT8188J or Google Tensor G2.

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%

Google Tensor G2

64%

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

MT8188J

72%

Google Tensor G2

85%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

MT8188J

24%

Google Tensor G2

62%

Antutu v10, 9

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

	MT8188J	Google Tensor G2
Total score	360113	888986
CPU	100831	248916
GPU	136847	337807
MEM	57613	142228
UX	64810	160015

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	MT8188J	Google Tensor G2
Single-Core	665	1164
Multi-Core	2195	3194

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	MT8188J	Google Tensor G2
Frequency	2200 MHz	2850 MHz
Cores	8	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	12 nm	4 nm
Transistors count
Core configuration	2x2.2 GHz ARM Cortex-A78 6x2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A55	2x2.85 GHz Cortex-X1 2x2.34 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 Google Tensor G2 is 22% 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-G710 MP07
GPU Frequency	950 MHz	850 MHz
GFloPS	486	1535.23
# of Cores	2	16
# 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	34.2
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	55.6	105.5
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	45.1	63.4
Call of Duty: Mobile	37.7	58.9
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	46.4	90.7
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	71.9	129.1
Real Racing 3	67.6	126.9
Sniper 3D	72.1	138.3
Need for Speed No Limits	81.1	88.3
Mortal Kombat X	72.2	91.1
CSR Racing 2	58.4	75.6

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.	9750 MBit/s.
Upload speed	300 MBit/s.	7500 MBit/s.
Navigation	GPS, Galileo, Glonass, Beidou	Beidou, GLONASS, SBAS, Dual frequency GNSS, GNSS, Galileo, GPS, QZSS, NavIC enabled, NavIC
NFC support	No	Yes
5G support	No	Yes

Result:
The number of parameters for which MediaTek MT8188J is better: 3
The number of parameters for which Google Tensor G2 is better: 38
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 comparison and hear what people say who really appreciated the capabilities of both chipsets, as well as read the test results at the links below.

MT8188J SoC - all data

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

• MT8188J specs and review.

Google Tensor G2 SoC - all data

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

• Google Tensor G2 specs and review.