Apple M2 vs MediaTek Dimensity 8000

Comparisons 20-10-2022

Detailed testing data of Apple M2 vs MediaTek Dimensity 8000, comparison of graphics processors (GPU). A thorough review of all the technical characteristics of the processors, to make it easier to read, is summarized in the table. From the video comparison, you can get the results of parallel examination in special testing software such as Neocore, Vellamo, PCMark, Quadrant, 3DMark, GFXBench, PassMark, Geekbench, AnTuTu, and how good the CPUs are in games PUBG, Call of Duty, Asphalt 9, Madout2, GTA, Minecraft, Fortnite etc.
After reading the results these tests and videos, you already be able to know which chip is better to buy Apple M2 or MediaTek Dimensity 8000.

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%

MediaTek Dimensity 8000

56%

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

Apple M2

82%

MediaTek Dimensity 8000

83%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

Apple M2

96%

MediaTek Dimensity 8000

54%

Antutu v10, 9

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

	Apple M2	MediaTek Dimensity 8000
Total score	1377794	777515
CPU	385778	217705
GPU	523560	295455
MEM	220445	124392
UX	248006	139951

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	Apple M2	MediaTek Dimensity 8000
Single-Core	1896	1145
Multi-Core	8862	4015

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	Apple M2	MediaTek Dimensity 8000
Frequency	3490 MHz	2750 MHz
Cores	8	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	5 nm	5 nm
Transistors count	20000 millions	6200 millions
Core configuration	4x3.49 GHz Avalanche 4x2.39 GHz Blizzard	4x2.75 GHz ARM Cortex-A78 4x2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A55
Power consumption (TDP)	4 W	8 W
Memory type	LPDDR5	LPDDR5
Max. Memory	64 Gb	32 Gb
Memory Frequency	6400	6400
Memory bandwidth	76	48
Neural Processor (NPU)	Yes	Yes
L1 cache	2 Mb	64 KB
L2 cache	8 MB	640 KB
L3 cache	16 MB	16 MB
Instruction set architecture (ISA)	ARMv8.5-A	ARMv8-A

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here Apple M2 is 21% better than MediaTek Dimensity 8000 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-G610 MP6
GPU Frequency	3490 MHz	600 MHz
GFloPS	3600	912
# of Cores	10	6
# of Shader Units	2560
Display	2732 x 2048 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	52.3	30.3
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	163.8	92.3
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	98.3	54.5
Call of Duty: Mobile	90.5	51.6
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	139.5	78.8
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	201.1	113.7
Real Racing 3	196.5	110.5
Sniper 3D	215.6	121.1
Need for Speed No Limits	136.3	77.1
Mortal Kombat X	141.8	80.8
CSR Racing 2	117.5	66.7

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	200 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, AV1

Networks and Navigation

Modem	Apple Modem 5G	Sub 6GHz 5G Multi-Mode
Download speed	12500 MBit/s.	4700 MBit/s.
Upload speed	7500 MBit/s.	2500 MBit/s.
Navigation	Galileo, GPS, Beidou	QZSS L1CA+ L5, BeiDou B1I+ B2a + B1C, Glonass L1OF, Galileo E1 + E5a, GPS L1CA+L5, NavIC
NFC support	Yes	Yes
5G support	Yes	Yes

Result:
The number of parameters for which Apple M2 is better: 34
The number of parameters for which MediaTek Dimensity 8000 is better: 3
Please note that you do not need to 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 processors 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.

MediaTek Dimensity 8000 SoC - all data

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

• MediaTek Dimensity 8000 specs and review.