Apple M1 vs MediaTek Dimensity 1000L

Comparisons 14-05-2021

Comprehensive testing data of Apple M1 vs MediaTek Dimensity 1000L, compare of graphics processors (GPU). A thorough analysis of all the technical characteristics of the processors, so that it can be easier to understand, is summarized in the table. From the comparison video, you can get the results of joint testing in synthetic type tests like 3DMark, Geekbench 5, Neocore, PCMark, Quadrant, GFXBench, PassMark, AnTuTu 8, Vellamo, even the gaming performance of processors in Call of Duty, GTA, Minecraft, Madout2, Asphalt 9, Fortnite, PUBG etc.
After looking at the data of parallel tests and videos, you can already make an informed decision about which chip is better to buy M1 or Dimensity 1000L.

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

100%

Dimensity 1000L

93%

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

100%

Dimensity 1000L

72%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

100%

Dimensity 1000L

90%

Antutu 8

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

	M1	Dimensity 1000L
Total score	1204017	522216
CPU	337129	146217
GPU	457523	198442
MEM	192638	83552
UX	216731	94008

GeekBench 5.2

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

	M1	Dimensity 1000L
Single-Core	1807	1111
Multi-Core	7691	3446

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	M1	Dimensity 1000L
Frequency	3200 MHz	2600 MHz
Cores	8	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	5 nm	7 nm
Transistors count	16000 millions
Core configuration	4x3.2 GHz Firestorm 4x2.0 GHz Icestorm	4x2.6 GHz ARM Cortex-A77 4x2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A55
Power consumption (TDP)	5 W	10 W
Memory type	LPDDR4X	LPDDR4x
Max. Memory	32 Gb	16 Gb
Memory Frequency	2666	2133
Memory bandwidth	64	29.87
Neural Processor (NPU)	Yes	Yes
L1 cache	48 KB
L2 cache	4 MB
L3 cache	12 MB
Instruction set architecture (ISA)	ARMv8.4-A	ARMv8-A

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here M1 is 18% better than Dimensity 1000L in terms of CPU frequency. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption.

GPU and Media

GPU	Apple M1	Mali-G77 MC9
GPU Frequency	3200 MHz	800 MHz
GFloPS	2600	504
# of Cores	8	9
# of Shader Units	128
Display	2732 x 2048 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	46.1	25.1
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	142.7	54.6
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	85.7	51.3
Call of Duty: Mobile	78.7	52.1
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	122.1	42.9
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	176.2	67.9
Real Racing 3	171.6	102.6
Sniper 3D	188.1	112.9
Need for Speed No Limits	119.3	61.6
Mortal Kombat X	123.4	66.7
CSR Racing 2	102.7	71.8

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 8 and GeekBench 5.2 becnmarks.

Cameras

Camera resolution	24 MP	80 MP
Dual Camera resolution	24 MP	32 MP
Image Signal Processor (ISP)	Apple ISP
Video Encoding FPS	960	240
Video Encoding resolution	4K (Ultra HD), 2K, FullHD	4K, 2K, FullHD
Codec support	Dolby Vision, H.265 (HEVC), HDR10+, HLG, HDR10, H.264 (AVC), VP8, VP9	H.264, H.265/HEVC

Networks and Navigation

Modem	Snapdragon X80 5G	5G Multi-Mode
Download speed	9500 MBit/s.	4700 MBit/s.
Upload speed	6000 MBit/s.	2500 MBit/s.
Navigation	Galileo, GLONASS, GPS, Beidou	GPS, Galileo, Glonass, Beidou
NFC support	Yes	No
5G support	Yes	No

Result:
The number of parameters for which Apple M1 is better: 39
The number of parameters for which MediaTek Dimensity 1000L is better: 4
You need to understand that you should not blindly trust the software comparison of the table. It is better to just watch the full video of parallel testing and hear what those who really appreciated the capabilities of both SoCs think, and also read the test results on the links under the article.

M1 SoC - all data

• Devices lists
• Benchmarks
• PUBG mobile
• Fortnite Mobile
• Antutu 8
• 3DMark
• GeekBench 5 mobile

• M1 specs and review.

Dimensity 1000L SoC - all data

• Devices lists
• Benchmarks
• PUBG mobile
• Fortnite Mobile
• Antutu 8
• 3DMark
• GeekBench 5 mobile

• Dimensity 1000L specs and review.