Google Tensor vs MediaTek Dimensity 1050

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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Google Tensor or Google Tensor – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Google Tensor features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2021 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Google Tensor series.
The MediaTek Dimensity 1050 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2022 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Mediatek Dimensity series.
Google Tensor Group MediaTek Dimensity 10xx
1 Generation 2
Mobile Segment Mobile
Google Tensor Name MediaTek Dimensity 1050
Google Tensor Family Mediatek Dimensity
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Google Tensor has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 1.8 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The MediaTek Dimensity 1050 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 2.5 GHz.
Processors with hybrid (big.LITTLE) architecture strike a balance between performance and power efficiency, making them ideal for mobile devices.
4x Cortex-A55 Cores C None
8 Threads 8
None None 2.0 GHz
8 CPU Cores 8
hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE) Core architecture hybrid (big.LITTLE)
2x Cortex-X1 Cores A 2x Cortex-A78
No Hyperthreading No
1.8 GHz A-Core Frequency 2.5 GHz
2.8 GHz A-Core Frequency Turbo None
No Overclocking No
2x Cortex-A76 Cores B 6x Cortex-A55
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Google Tensor has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Google Tensor uses the ARM Mali-G78 MP20, which has 320 texture shaders
and 20 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The MediaTek Dimensity 1050 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
and 3 execution units.
320 Shaders --
Q4/2021 Release date Q2/2021
5 nm Technology 4 nm
12 Direct X 12
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Max. displays --
20 Execution units 3
0.76 GHz GPU frequency 0.85 GHz
Vallhall 2 Generation Vallhall 3
-- GPU (Turbo) --
ARM Mali-G78 MP20 GPU name ARM Mali-G610 MP3
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

Google Edge TPU @ 1.6 TOPS AI specifications --
Google Tensor AI AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VC-1 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode AV1 Decode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 12.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 53.0 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
No AES-NI No
LPDDR5-5500 Memory type LPDDR4X, LPDDR5
No ECC No
12.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
2 Memory channels --
53.0 GB/s Bandwidth --
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 10 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
10 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) None
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Google Tensor is manufactured using a 5 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The MediaTek Dimensity 1050 is manufactured using a 6 nm process.
Q4/2021 Release date Q3/2022
None Virtualization None
ISA extensions
5 nm Technology 6 nm
-- Chip design Chiplet
-- Release price --
G1 Architecture Cortex-A78 / Cortex-A55
0 bytes L3-Cache 0 bytes
Android Operating systems Android
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
ARMv8-A64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) ARMv8-A64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
Socket
8.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes