Dimensity 1200 vs Tensor G2

We compared two 8-core processors: MediaTek Dimensity 1200 (with Mali-G77 MP9 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

General comparison of performance, power consumption, and other indicators
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

Main differences and advantages of each chip
Pros of MediaTek Dimensity 1200
  • Has 4 MB larger L3 cache size than the Tensor G2
  • 5% higher CPU clock speed (3000 vs 2850 MHz)
Pros of Google Tensor G2
  • Performs 49% better in floating-point computations
  • Supports 50% higher memory bandwidth (51.2 against 34.1 GB/s)
  • Has a smaller size transistor (5 versus 6 nm)
  • Shows better (up to 23%) AnTuTu 11 score – 1186K vs 960K
  • Better instruction set architecture

Benchmarks

Performance tests in popular benchmarks

AnTuTu 11

The AnTuTu Benchmark measures CPU, GPU, RAM, and I/O performance in different scenarios
Tensor G2 +23%
1186373
CPU 384772 384056
GPU 144433 278383
Memory 177452 220709
UX 254067 303255
Total score 960724 1186373
Samples [12 tests] [54 tests]

GeekBench 6

The GeekBench test shows raw single-threaded and multithreaded CPU performance
Single-Core Score
Tensor G2 +28%
1461
Multi-Core Score
Tensor G2 +15%
3867
Asset compression 168.6 MB/sec 149.9 MB/sec
HTML 5 Browser 95.8 pages/sec 99.9 pages/sec
PDF Renderer 131.1 Mpixels/sec 110.2 Mpixels/sec
Image detection 71.4 images/sec 74.2 images/sec
HDR 117.3 Mpixels/sec 105.5 Mpixels/sec
Background blur 11.1 images/sec 11.7 images/sec
Photo processing 32.4 images/sec 35.1 images/sec
Ray tracing 4.54 Mpixels/sec 4.26 Mpixels/sec
Samples 8 tests 26 tests
Compute Score (GPU)
Tensor G2 +3%
4715
Background blur 6.87 images/sec 6.68 images/sec
Face detection 3.39 images/sec 3.96 images/sec
Horizon detection 0.18 Gpixels/sec 0.22 Gpixels/sec
Edge detection 0.29 Gpixels/sec 0.35 Gpixels/sec
Gaussian blur 0.23 Gpixels/sec 0.2 Gpixels/sec
Feature matching 0.07 Gpixels/sec 0.06 Gpixels/sec
Stereo matching 14.4 Gpixels/sec 11.5 Gpixels/sec
Particle physics 838.9 FPS 972.6 FPS
API OpenCL Vulkan
Samples 6 tests 17 tests

3DMark

A cross-platform benchmark that assesses graphics performance in Vulkan (Metal)
3DMark Steel Nomad Light
Tensor G2 +59%
702
Score 442 702
Stability 96% 78%
Graphics test 3 FPS 5 FPS
3DMark Wild Life Extreme
Tensor G2 +39%
1821
Score 1311 1821
Stability 79% 77%
Graphics test 7 FPS 10 FPS

PCMark 3.0

Benchmark for evaluating overall system performance in everyday workloads
PCMark 3.0
11728
10994
Web score 9284 7923
Video editing score 6385 6434
Data manipulation score 10275 11061
Photo editing score 25491 18842
Writing score 14338 15053
Phones tested 2 models 5 models

Gaming

Table of average FPS and graphics settings in mobile games
PUBG Mobile 68 FPS
[Ultra]
-
Call of Duty: Mobile 60 FPS
[High]
-
Fortnite 28 FPS
[Low]
-
Shadowgun Legends 71 FPS
[Ultra]
-
World of Tanks Blitz 88 FPS
[Ultra]
-
Genshin Impact 51 FPS
[Ultra]
-
Mobile Legends: Bang Bang 60 FPS
[Ultra]
-
Device Oppo Realme GT Neo
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

The latest benchmark tests that have been submitted by users
MediaTek Dimensity 1200
DateBenchmarkResult
πŸ“˜ 2026-05-22 -> Kot_LuisGeekbench 6 GPU4546
πŸ“˜ 2026-05-22 -> Kot_LuisGeekbench 6 CPU1112 / 3313
πŸ“˜ 2026-05-22 -> Kot_LuisAnTuTu 11960724
πŸ“˜ 2026-05-04 (Π’Π°Ρ€Ρ„ΠΎΠ»ΠΎΠΌΠ΅ΠΉ Π˜Π³ΠΎΡ€Π΅Π²ΠΈΡ‡)AnTuTu 11773735
πŸ“˜ 2026-04-26 (Bavarik)AnTuTu 11961761
Google Tensor G2
DateBenchmarkResult
πŸ“˜ 2026-09-28 -> putkin_prosrochka59AnTuTu 121477460
πŸ“˜ 2026-09-09 -> Kimash333AnTuTu 111253847
πŸ“˜ 2026-09-08 (Kimash333)AnTuTu 111253847
πŸ“˜ 2026-09-02 -> nanamondAnTuTu 111196742
πŸ“˜ 2026-08-06 -> shu-AnTuTu 111126520

Specifications

Full list of technical specifications of Dimensity 1200 and Tensor G2

CPU

Architecture 1x 3 GHz – Cortex-A78
3x 2.6 GHz – Cortex-A78
4x 2 GHz – Cortex-A55
2x 2.85 GHz – Cortex-X1
2x 2.35 GHz – Cortex-A78
4x 1.8 GHz – Cortex-A55
Cores 8 8
Frequency 3000 MHz 2850 MHz
Instruction set ARMv8.2-A ARMv8.4-A
L1 cache 32 KB -
L2 cache 320 KB -
L3 cache 8 MB 4 MB
Process 6 nanometers 5 nanometers
TDP (Sustained Power Limit) 4.3 W 7 W
Manufacturing TSMC Samsung

Graphics

GPU name Mali-G77 MP9 Mali-G710 MP7
Architecture Valhall 1st gen Valhall 3rd gen
GPU frequency 886 MHz 848 MHz
Pipelines 9 7
Shading units 32 64
Total shaders 288 448
FLOPS 510.3 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
NPU theoretical performance 4.5 TOPS -

Memory

Memory type LPDDR4X LPDDR5
Memory frequency 2133 MHz 3200 MHz
Bus 4x 16 Bit 4x 16 Bit
Max bandwidth 34.1 Gb/s 51.2 Gb/s
Max size 16 GB 16 GB

Multimedia (ISP)

Storage type UFS 3.1 UFS 3.1
Max display resolution 2520 x 1080 3840 x 2160
Max camera resolution 1x 200MP, 2x 32MP 1x 200MP, 2x 32MP
Video capture 4K at 60FPS 4K at 60FPS
Video playback 4K at 60FPS 4K at 60FPS
Video codecs - H.264
- H.265
- AV1
- VP9
- H.264
- H.265
- AV1
- VP9
Audio codecs - AIFF
- CAF
- MP3
- MP4
- WAV
- AAC
- AIFF
- CAF
- MP3
- MP4
- WAV

Connectivity

Modem Helio M70 Exynos 5300g
4G support LTE Cat. 19 LTE Cat. 24
5G support Yes Yes
Download speed Up to 4700 Mbps Up to 7350 Mbps
Upload speed Up to 2500 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 January 2021 October 2022
Class Mid range Flagship
Model number MT6893 GS201 (S5P9855)
Official page MediaTek Dimensity 1200 official site -
Successor - MediaTek Dimensity 9500 - Google Tensor G5

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