Apple M2 vs Mediatek Dimensity 920

Comparisons 20-10-2022

Comprehensive compare data of Apple M2 vs Mediatek Dimensity 920, testing of graphics chips (GPU). A thorough analysis of all the specifications of the processors, so that it can be easier to understand, is made by the table. From the video comparison, you can get the results of parallel examination in synthetic type tests like Geekbench, Quadrant, GFXBench, 3DMark, PCMark, AnTuTu, PassMark, Vellamo, Neocore, even the gaming performance of processors in Minecraft, Madout2, Fortnite, PUBG, Asphalt 9, GTA, Call of Duty etc.
After reading the results of all tests and videos, you already be able to figure out which CPU is better to buy Apple M2 or Mediatek Dimensity 920.

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 920

37%

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

Apple M2

82%

Mediatek Dimensity 920

79%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

Apple M2

96%

Mediatek Dimensity 920

34%

Antutu v10, 9

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

	Apple M2	Mediatek Dimensity 920
Total score	1377794	519330
CPU	385778	145419
GPU	523560	197342
MEM	220445	83087
UX	248006	93473

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	Apple M2	Mediatek Dimensity 920
Single-Core	1896	832
Multi-Core	8862	2896

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	Apple M2	Mediatek Dimensity 920
Frequency	3490 MHz	2500 MHz
Cores	8	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	5 nm	6 nm
Transistors count	20000 millions
Core configuration	4x3.49 GHz Avalanche 4x2.39 GHz Blizzard	2x2.5 GHz ARM Cortex-A78 6x2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A55
Power consumption (TDP)	4 W	7 W
Memory type	LPDDR5	LPDDR4x, LPDDR5
Max. Memory	64 Gb	16 Gb
Memory Frequency	6400	2133
Memory bandwidth	76	24
Neural Processor (NPU)	Yes	Yes
L1 cache	2 Mb
L2 cache	8 MB
L3 cache	16 MB
Instruction set architecture (ISA)	ARMv8.5-A	ARMv8.4-A

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here Apple M2 is 28% better than Mediatek Dimensity 920 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-G68 MC4
GPU Frequency	3490 MHz	800 MHz
GFloPS	3600	686
# of Cores	10	4
# of Shader Units	2560	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	52.3	61.6
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	163.8	55.1
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	98.3	61.2
Call of Duty: Mobile	90.5	61.5
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	139.5	49.1
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	201.1	75.2
Real Racing 3	196.5	122.5
Sniper 3D	215.6	116.5
Need for Speed No Limits	136.3	85.8
Mortal Kombat X	141.8	79.1
CSR Racing 2	117.5	79.7

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	108 MP
Dual Camera resolution	24 MP	20 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.	3500 MBit/s.
Upload speed	7500 MBit/s.	2000 MBit/s.
Navigation	Galileo, GPS, Beidou	BeiDou B1I+ B2a, QZSS L1CA+ L5, Galileo E1 + E5a, NavIC, Glonass L1OF, GPS L1CA+L5
NFC support	Yes	No
5G support	Yes	Yes

Result:
The number of parameters for which Apple M2 is better: 40
The number of parameters for which Mediatek Dimensity 920 is better: 2
Please note that you do not need to blindly trust the automatic comparison of the table. You can watch video from beginning to end of parallel testing and listen to what people think who really appreciated the capabilities of both chips, 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 920 specs and review.