Apple A16 Bionic vs MediaTek Dimensity 8000-Max

Comparisons 13-09-2022

Full compare data of Apple A16 Bionic vs MediaTek Dimensity 8000-Max, testing of graphics processors (GPU). A step-by-step analysis of all the specifications, so that it can be easier to understand, is presented in the form of the table. From the video comparison, you can get the results of joint testing in synthetic type tests like Vellamo, PassMark, PCMark, Quadrant, AnTuTu, GFXBench, Geekbench, 3DMark, Neocore, even the gaming performance of SoCs in Madout2, Call of Duty, GTA, Minecraft, Asphalt 9, PUBG, Fortnite etc.
After reading the results these tests and videos, you can already make an briefed decision about which chipset is better to buy A16 Bionic or MediaTek Dimensity 8000-Max.

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

A16 Bionic

71%

MediaTek Dimensity 8000-Max

57%

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

A16 Bionic

84%

MediaTek Dimensity 8000-Max

83%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

A16 Bionic

70%

MediaTek Dimensity 8000-Max

56%

Antutu v10, 9

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

	A16 Bionic	MediaTek Dimensity 8000-Max
Total score	994406	793065
CPU	278424	222056
GPU	377874	301360
MEM	159102	126886
UX	179002	142757

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	A16 Bionic	MediaTek Dimensity 8000-Max
Single-Core	1903	1168
Multi-Core	5589	4095

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	A16 Bionic	MediaTek Dimensity 8000-Max
Frequency	3460 MHz	2800 MHz
Cores	6	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	4 nm	5 nm
Transistors count	16000 millions	6200 millions
Core configuration	2x3.46 GHz ARM 4x2.02 GHz ARM	4x2.8 GHz ARM Cortex-A78 4x2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A55
Power consumption (TDP)	5 W	8 W
Memory type	LPDDR5	LPDDR5
Max. Memory	16 Gb	32 Gb
Memory Frequency	3200	6400
Memory bandwidth	96	48
Neural Processor (NPU)	Yes	Yes
L1 cache	2 MB	64 KB
L2 cache	8 MB	640 KB
L3 cache	64 MB	16 MB
Instruction set architecture (ISA)	ARMv9	ARMv8-A

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here A16 Bionic is 19% better than MediaTek Dimensity 8000-Max in terms of CPU frequency. Another difference is that A16 Bionic has 2 more core than MediaTek Dimensity 8000-Max. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption.

GPU and Media

GPU	Apple A16 Bionic	Mali-G610 MP6
GPU Frequency	3460 MHz	600 MHz
GFloPS	3200	912
# of Cores	5	6
# of Shader Units
Display	2796 x 1290 pixels	2560 x 1440 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	37.2	31.9
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	118.2	94.3
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	69.1	55.9
Call of Duty: Mobile	64.4	52.2
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	100.1	80.4
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	145.3	115.8
Real Racing 3	141.5	113.4
Sniper 3D	155.1	123.8
Need for Speed No Limits	98.4	78.2
Mortal Kombat X	101.4	81.1
CSR Racing 2	85.4	67.3

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	48 MP	200 MP
Dual Camera resolution	12 MP	32 MP
Image Signal Processor (ISP)	Apple ISP
Video Encoding FPS	120	240
Video Encoding resolution	8K, 4K (Ultra HD), 2K, FullHD	4K, 2K, FullHD
Codec support	Dolby Vision, H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC, HDR10+, HLG, HDR10	H.264, H.265/HEVC, AV1

Networks and Navigation

Modem	5G Modem	Sub 6GHz 5G Multi-Mode
Download speed	9000 MBit/s.	4700 MBit/s.
Upload speed	7000 MBit/s.	2500 MBit/s.
Navigation	NavIC enabled, GNSS, NavIC, Dual frequency GNSS, GLONASS, Galileo, GPS, QZSS, SBAS, Beidou	QZSS L1CA+ L5, Galileo E1 + E5a, BeiDou B1I+ B2a + B1C, Glonass L1OF, GPS L1CA+L5, NavIC
NFC support	No	Yes
5G support	Yes	Yes

Result:
The number of parameters for which Apple A16 Bionic is better: 31
The number of parameters for which MediaTek Dimensity 8000-Max is better: 10
Please note that you do not need to sightlessly trust the software comparison on the table. It is better to just watch the full video of parallel comparison and hear what those who really appreciated the capabilities of both chipsets think, and also read the test results on the links under the article.

A16 Bionic SoC - all data

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

• A16 Bionic specs and review.

MediaTek Dimensity 8000-Max SoC - all data

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

• MediaTek Dimensity 8000-Max specs and review.