Dimensity 1080 vs Tensor G2
We compared two 8-core processors: MediaTek Dimensity 1080 (with Mali-G68 MP4 graphics) and Google Tensor G2 (Mali-G710 MP7). Here you will find the pros and cons of each chip, technical specs, and comprehensive tests in benchmarks, like AnTuTu and Geekbench.
Review
CPU Performance
Single and multi-core processor tests
Gaming Performance
GPU performance in games and OpenCL/Vulkan
Battery life
Efficiency of battery consumption
DeviceFacts Score
Overall chip score
Key Differences
Pros of MediaTek Dimensity 1080
- Higher GPU frequency (~12%)
Pros of Google Tensor G2
- Performs 3.1x better in floating-point computations
- Shows significantly better (up to 62%) AnTuTu 11 score β 1186K vs 731K
- Has a smaller size transistor (5 versus 6 nm)
- 10% higher CPU clock speed (2850 vs 2600 MHz)
- Better instruction set architecture
Benchmarks
Performance tests in popular benchmarksAnTuTu 11
| CPU | 286757 | 384056 |
| GPU | 76903 | 278383 |
| Memory | 134935 | 220709 |
| UX | 233342 | 303255 |
| Total score | 731937 | 1186373 |
| Samples | [58 tests] | [54 tests] |
GeekBench 6
Single-Core Score
Multi-Core Score
| Asset compression | 121.2 MB/sec | 149.9 MB/sec |
| HTML 5 Browser | 63 pages/sec | 99.9 pages/sec |
| PDF Renderer | 89.1 Mpixels/sec | 110.2 Mpixels/sec |
| Image detection | 48.6 images/sec | 74.2 images/sec |
| HDR | 81 Mpixels/sec | 105.5 Mpixels/sec |
| Background blur | 7.24 images/sec | 11.7 images/sec |
| Photo processing | 23.8 images/sec | 35.1 images/sec |
| Ray tracing | 3.32 Mpixels/sec | 4.26 Mpixels/sec |
| Samples | 25 tests | 26 tests |
Compute Score (GPU)
| Background blur | 3.62 images/sec | 6.68 images/sec |
| Face detection | 1.73 images/sec | 3.96 images/sec |
| Horizon detection | 0.11 Gpixels/sec | 0.22 Gpixels/sec |
| Edge detection | 0.16 Gpixels/sec | 0.35 Gpixels/sec |
| Gaussian blur | 0.11 Gpixels/sec | 0.2 Gpixels/sec |
| Feature matching | 0.04 Gpixels/sec | 0.06 Gpixels/sec |
| Stereo matching | 7.4 Gpixels/sec | 11.5 Gpixels/sec |
| Particle physics | 422.6 FPS | 972.6 FPS |
| API | OpenCL | Vulkan |
| Samples | 14 tests | 17 tests |
3DMark
3DMark Steel Nomad Light
| Score | 234 | 702 |
| Stability | - | 78% |
| Graphics test | 2 FPS | 5 FPS |
3DMark Wild Life Extreme
| Score | 631 | 1821 |
| Stability | 99% | 77% |
| Graphics test | 3 FPS | 10 FPS |
PCMark 3.0
PCMark 3.0
| Web score | 10948 | 7923 |
| Video editing score | 7467 | 6434 |
| Data manipulation score | 10634 | 11061 |
| Photo editing score | 18941 | 18842 |
| Writing score | 14594 | 15053 |
| Phones tested | 4 models | 5 models |
Gaming
| PUBG Mobile | 57 FPS [Ultra] |
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| Call of Duty: Mobile | 38 FPS [Ultra] |
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| Fortnite | 27 FPS [Ultra] |
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| Shadowgun Legends | 62 FPS [Ultra] |
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| World of Tanks Blitz | 83 FPS [Ultra] |
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| Genshin Impact | 37 FPS [Ultra] |
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| Mobile Legends: Bang Bang | 86 FPS [Ultra] |
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| Device | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus 5G 1080 x 2400 |
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We provide average results. FPS may differ, depending on game version, OS and other factors.
Recent User Tests
MediaTek Dimensity 1080
| Date | Benchmark | Result |
|---|---|---|
| π 2026-09-06 (Ano) | Geekbench 6 GPU | 2720 |
| π 2026-09-06 (Anonymous) | Geekbench 6 CPU | 1020 / 2514 |
| π 2026-09-04 -> PolarisDeOstian | AnTuTu 11 | 780307 |
| π 2026-09-04 (Polaris) | AnTuTu 11 | 780307 |
| π 2026-08-14 (Ditthaze) | AnTuTu 11 | 731937 |
Google Tensor G2
| Date | Benchmark | Result |
|---|---|---|
| π 2026-09-28 -> putkin_prosrochka59 | AnTuTu 12 | 1477460 |
| π 2026-09-09 -> Kimash333 | AnTuTu 11 | 1253847 |
| π 2026-09-08 (Kimash333) | AnTuTu 11 | 1253847 |
| π 2026-09-02 -> nanamond | AnTuTu 11 | 1196742 |
| π 2026-08-06 -> shu- | AnTuTu 11 | 1126520 |
Specifications
Full list of technical specifications of Dimensity 1080 and Tensor G2CPU
| Architecture | 2x 2.6 GHz β Cortex-A78 6x 2 GHz β Cortex-A55 |
2x 2.85 GHz β Cortex-X1 2x 2.35 GHz β Cortex-A78 4x 1.8 GHz β Cortex-A55 |
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Frequency | 2600 MHz | 2850 MHz |
| Instruction set | ARMv8.2-A | ARMv8.4-A |
| L3 cache | - | 4 MB |
| Process | 6 nanometers | 5 nanometers |
| TDP (Sustained Power Limit) | 4 W | 7 W |
| Manufacturing | TSMC | Samsung |
Graphics
| GPU name | Mali-G68 MP4 | Mali-G710 MP7 |
| Architecture | Valhall 2nd gen | Valhall 3rd gen |
| GPU frequency | 950 MHz | 848 MHz |
| Pipelines | 4 | 7 |
| Shading units | 32 | 64 |
| Total shaders | 128 | 448 |
| FLOPS | 243.2 Gigaflops | 759.8 Gigaflops |
| Vulkan version | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenCL version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
AI Accelerator
| Neural processor (NPU) | MediaTek APU 3.0 | Next-gen Tensor Processing Unit |
Memory
| Memory type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5 |
| Memory frequency | 3200 MHz | 3200 MHz |
| Bus | 4x 16 Bit | 4x 16 Bit |
| Max bandwidth | 51.2 Gb/s | 51.2 Gb/s |
| Max size | 16 GB | 16 GB |
Multimedia (ISP)
| Storage type | UFS 2.1, UFS 2.2, UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
| Max display resolution | 2520 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Max camera resolution | 1x 200MP | 1x 200MP, 2x 32MP |
| Video capture | 4K at 30FPS | 4K at 60FPS |
| Video playback | 4K at 30FPS | 4K at 60FPS |
| Video codecs | - H.264 - H.265 - VP9 |
- H.264 - H.265 - AV1 - VP9 |
| Audio codecs | - AAC - AIFF - CAF - MP3 - MP4 - WAV |
- AAC - AIFF - CAF - MP3 - MP4 - WAV |
Connectivity
| Modem | - | Exynos 5300g |
| 4G support | LTE Cat. 18 | LTE Cat. 24 |
| 5G support | Yes | Yes |
| Download speed | Up to 2770 Mbps | Up to 7350 Mbps |
| Upload speed | Up to 1250 Mbps | Up to 3670 Mbps |
| Wi-Fi | 6 | 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Navigation | GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS, NAVIC | GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS, NAVIC |
Info
| Announced | October 2022 | October 2022 |
| Class | Mid range | Flagship |
| Model number | MT6877V/TTZA | GS201 (S5P9855) |
| Official page | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 official site | - |
| Successor | - MediaTek Dimensity 7050 | - Google Tensor G5 |
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