Apple M2 vs MediaTek Dimensity 1000C

Comparisons 20-10-2022

Comprehensive comparison data of Apple M2 vs MediaTek Dimensity 1000C, testing of graphics processors (GPU). A thorough review of all the specifications of the chipsets, to make it easier to read, is presented in the form of the table. From the comparison video, you can get the results of parallel examination in software tests like PCMark, AnTuTu, Neocore, PassMark, Vellamo, Geekbench, GFXBench, Quadrant, 3DMark, and how good the processors are in games Fortnite, Call of Duty, Asphalt 9, GTA, PUBG, Minecraft, Madout2 etc.
After reading the results of parallel tests and videos, you can already make an informed decision about which CPU is better to buy Apple M2 or Dimensity 1000C.

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

Apple M2

99%

Dimensity 1000C

31%

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

Apple M2

82%

Dimensity 1000C

76%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

Apple M2

96%

Dimensity 1000C

29%

Antutu v10, 9

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

	Apple M2	Dimensity 1000C
Total score	1377794	430976
CPU	385778	120673
GPU	523560	163767
MEM	220445	68953
UX	248006	77577

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	Apple M2	Dimensity 1000C
Single-Core	1896	923
Multi-Core	8862	3047

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	Apple M2	Dimensity 1000C
Frequency	3490 MHz	2000 MHz
Cores	8	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	5 nm	7 nm
Transistors count	20000 millions
Core configuration	4x3.49 GHz Avalanche 4x2.39 GHz Blizzard	4x2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A77 4x2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A55
Power consumption (TDP)	4 W	10 W
Memory type	LPDDR5	LPDDR4x
Max. Memory	64 Gb	16 Gb
Memory Frequency	6400	1866
Memory bandwidth	76	29.87
Neural Processor (NPU)	Yes	Yes
L1 cache	2 Mb
L2 cache	8 MB
L3 cache	16 MB
Instruction set architecture (ISA)	ARMv8.5-A	ARMv8.3-A

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here Apple M2 is 42% better than Dimensity 1000C in terms of CPU frequency. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption.

GPU and Media

GPU	Apple M2	Mali-G57 MP5
GPU Frequency	3490 MHz	850 MHz
GFloPS	3600	705.5
# of Cores	10	5
# of Shader Units	2560
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	52.3	27.1
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	163.8	55.6
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	98.3	57.3
Call of Duty: Mobile	90.5	41.8
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	139.5	46.9
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	201.1	76.6
Real Racing 3	196.5	86
Sniper 3D	215.6	74.5
Need for Speed No Limits	136.3	68.8
Mortal Kombat X	141.8	83.1
CSR Racing 2	117.5	63

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	63 MP	64 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	Apple Modem 5G	5G Multi-Mode
Download speed	12500 MBit/s.	4600 MBit/s.
Upload speed	7500 MBit/s.	2500 MBit/s.
Navigation	Galileo, GPS, Beidou	BeiDou B1I+ B2a, GPS L1CA+L5, NavIC, Galileo E1 + E5a, QZSS L1CA+ L5, Glonass L1OF
NFC support	Yes	Yes
5G support	Yes	Yes

Result:
The number of parameters for which Apple M2 is better: 39
The number of parameters for which MediaTek Dimensity 1000C is better: 2
You need to understand that you should not sightlessly trust the automatic comparison on the table. You can watch video from beginning to end of parallel testing and listen to what those who really appreciated the capabilities of both CPUs think, as well as read the test results at the links below.

Apple M2 SoC - all data

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

• Apple M2 specs and review.

Dimensity 1000C SoC - all data

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

• Dimensity 1000C specs and review.