Apple A16 Bionic vs MediaTek Dimensity 930

Comparisons 08-10-2022

Comprehensive testing data of Apple A16 Bionic vs MediaTek Dimensity 930, compare of graphics processors (GPU). A step-by-step analysis of all the specifications of the processors, to make it easier to understand, is made by the table. From the video comparison, you can get the results of parallel examination in software tests like Neocore, Geekbench, AnTuTu, Quadrant, Vellamo, PassMark, GFXBench, 3DMark, PCMark, even the gaming performance of SoCs in Fortnite, Madout2, PUBG, Call of Duty, Asphalt 9, GTA, Minecraft etc.
After reading the results of parallel tests and videos, you can already make an informed decision about which SoCs is better to buy A16 Bionic or Dimensity 930.

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%

Dimensity 930

35%

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

A16 Bionic

84%

Dimensity 930

82%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

A16 Bionic

70%

Dimensity 930

33%

Antutu v10, 9

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

	A16 Bionic	Dimensity 930
Total score	994406	497466
CPU	278424	139284
GPU	377874	189042
MEM	159102	79595
UX	179002	89538

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	A16 Bionic	Dimensity 930
Single-Core	1903	797
Multi-Core	5589	2774

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	A16 Bionic	Dimensity 930
Frequency	3460 MHz	2200 MHz
Cores	6	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	4 nm	6 nm
Transistors count	16000 millions
Core configuration	2x3.46 GHz ARM 4x2.02 GHz ARM	2x2.2 GHz ARM Cortex-A78 6x2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A55
Power consumption (TDP)	5 W	7 W
Memory type	LPDDR5	LPDDR4x, LPDDR5
Max. Memory	16 Gb	16 Gb
Memory Frequency	3200	2133
Memory bandwidth	96	24
Neural Processor (NPU)	Yes	Yes
L1 cache	2 MB
L2 cache	8 MB
L3 cache	64 MB
Instruction set architecture (ISA)	ARMv9	ARMv8.4-A

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here A16 Bionic is 36% better than Dimensity 930 in terms of CPU frequency. Another difference is that A16 Bionic has 2 more core than Dimensity 930. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption.

GPU and Media

GPU	Apple A16 Bionic	PowerVR BXM-8-256
GPU Frequency	3460 MHz	800 MHz
GFloPS	3200	208
# of Cores	5	8
# of Shader Units		256
Display	2796 x 1290 pixels	2520 x 1080 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	29.8
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	118.2	44.8
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	69.1	57.6
Call of Duty: Mobile	64.4	54.9
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	100.1	36.2
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	145.3	56.5
Real Racing 3	141.5	114.3
Sniper 3D	155.1	108.7
Need for Speed No Limits	98.4	80.4
Mortal Kombat X	101.4	91.8
CSR Racing 2	85.4	68.1

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	108 MP
Dual Camera resolution	12 MP	20 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

Networks and Navigation

Modem	5G Modem	5G Multi-Mode
Download speed	9000 MBit/s.	3500 MBit/s.
Upload speed	7000 MBit/s.	2000 MBit/s.
Navigation	NavIC enabled, GNSS, NavIC, Dual frequency GNSS, GLONASS, Galileo, GPS, QZSS, SBAS, Beidou	GPS L1CA+L5, QZSS L1CA+ L5, Galileo E1 + E5a, BeiDou B1I+ B2a, Glonass L1OF, NavIC
NFC support	No	No
5G support	Yes	Yes

Result:
The number of parameters for which Apple A16 Bionic is better: 35
The number of parameters for which MediaTek Dimensity 930 is better: 6
You need to understand that you should not blindly trust the software comparison on the table. You can watch video from beginning to end of parallel testing and listen to what people say who really appreciated the capabilities of both CPUs, 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.

Dimensity 930 SoC - all data

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

• Dimensity 930 specs and review.