HiSilicon Kirin 9000L vs MediaTek Dimensity 9000

Comparisons 21-05-2022

Comprehensive testing data of HiSilicon Kirin 9000L vs MediaTek Dimensity 9000, 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 Kirin 9000L or MediaTek Dimensity 9000.

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

Kirin 9000L

87%

MediaTek Dimensity 9000

98%

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

Kirin 9000L

94%

MediaTek Dimensity 9000

91%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

Kirin 9000L

84%

MediaTek Dimensity 9000

94%

Antutu 8

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

	Kirin 9000L	MediaTek Dimensity 9000
Total score	644858	1021474
CPU	180568	286017
GPU	245056	388151
MEM	103175	163439
UX	116065	183864

GeekBench 5.2

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

	Kirin 9000L	MediaTek Dimensity 9000
Single-Core	1018	1168
Multi-Core	3529	4246

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	Kirin 9000L	MediaTek Dimensity 9000
Frequency	2860 MHz	3050 MHz
Cores	8	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	5 nm	5 nm
Transistors count		8400 millions
Core configuration	1x2.86 GHz ARM Cortex-A77 3x2.06 GHz ARM Cortex-A77 4x1.86 GHz ARM Cortex-A55	1x3.05 GHz ARM Cortex-X2 3x2.85 GHz ARM Cortex-A710 4x1.8 GHz ARM Cortex-A510
Power consumption (TDP)	6 W	8 W
Memory type	LPDDR5, LPDDR4x	LPDDR5x
Max. Memory	16 Gb	32 Gb
Memory Frequency	1600	7500
Memory bandwidth	44	52
Neural Processor (NPU)	Yes	Yes
L1 cache		128 KB
L2 cache		1024 KB
L3 cache		32 MB
Instruction set architecture (ISA)	ARMv8.2-A	ARMv8-A

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here MediaTek Dimensity 9000 is 6% better than Kirin 9000L in terms of CPU frequency. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption.

GPU and Media

GPU	Mali-G78 MP14	Mali-G710 MC10
GPU Frequency	700 MHz	850 MHz
GFloPS	976	1648
# of Cores	24	10
# of Shader Units
Display	2560 x 1600 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	29.5	39.1
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	72.9	121.4
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	100.9	72.1
Call of Duty: Mobile	56.7	66.2
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	62.1	103.1
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	91.1	149.2
Real Racing 3	175.2	145.8
Sniper 3D	160.4	159.2
Need for Speed No Limits	140.7	101.4
Mortal Kombat X	130.1	104.2
CSR Racing 2	140.4	87.8

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	128 MP	320 MP
Dual Camera resolution	48 MP	48 MP
Image Signal Processor (ISP)
Video Encoding FPS	60	240
Video Encoding resolution	4K, 2K, FullHD	4K, 2K, FullHD
Codec support	H.264, H.265/HEVC	H.264, H.265/HEVC, AV1

Networks and Navigation

Modem	Balong 5G	Sub 6GHz 5G Multi-Mode
Download speed	15000 MBit/s.	7000 MBit/s.
Upload speed	14000 MBit/s.	2500 MBit/s.
Navigation	GPS, Galileo, Glonass, Beidou	BeiDou B1I+ B2a + B1C, GPS L1CA+L5, QZSS L1CA+ L5, NavIC, Galileo E1 + E5a, Glonass L1OF
NFC support	Yes	Yes
5G support	No	Yes

Result:
The number of parameters for which HiSilicon Kirin 9000L is better: 12
The number of parameters for which MediaTek Dimensity 9000 is better: 26
Please note that you do not need to blindly trust the software comparison on the table. It is better to just watch the full video of joint testing and listen to what people think who really appreciated the capabilities of both chipsets, as well as read the test results at the links below.

Kirin 9000L SoC - all data

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

• Kirin 9000L specs and review.

MediaTek Dimensity 9000 SoC - all data

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

• MediaTek Dimensity 9000 specs and review.