MediaTek Dimensity 1080 vs Apple A12Z Bionic

Comparisons   28-10-2022
   Comprehensive testing data of MediaTek Dimensity 1080 vs Apple A12Z Bionic, comparison of graphics processors (GPU). A step-by-step analysis of all the specifications of the chips, so that it can be easier to read, is summarized in the table. From the comparison video, you can get the results of parallel examination in software tests like AnTuTu, Neocore, GFXBench, Geekbench, PassMark, Quadrant, PCMark, Vellamo, 3DMark, even the gaming performance of CPUs in Fortnite, PUBG, Madout2, Minecraft, GTA, Asphalt 9, Call of Duty etc.
   After reading the results these tests and videos, you already be able to understand which processors is better to buy MediaTek Dimensity 1080 or A12Z Bionic.

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

Dimensity 1080

41%

A12Z Bionic

52%

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

Dimensity 1080

81%

A12Z Bionic

72%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

Dimensity 1080

40%

A12Z Bionic

49%

Antutu v10, 9

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

	Dimensity 1080	A12Z Bionic
Total score	575076	729707
CPU	161022	204317
GPU	218538	277290
MEM	92018	116753
UX	103522	131357

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	Dimensity 1080	A12Z Bionic
Single-Core	1223	1332
Multi-Core	3796	4661

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	Dimensity 1080	A12Z Bionic
Frequency	2600 MHz	2490 MHz
Cores	8	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	6 nm	7 nm
Transistors count	5600 millions	10000 millions
Core configuration	2x2.6 GHz ARM Cortex-A78 6x2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A55	4x2.49GHz Vortex 4x1.6 GHz Tempest
Power consumption (TDP)	10 W	6 W
Memory type	LPDDR5	LPDDR4X
Max. Memory	16 Gb	16 Gb
Memory Frequency	4266	2133
Memory bandwidth	32	42
Neural Processor (NPU)	Yes	Yes
L1 cache	32 KB	48 KB
L2 cache	320 KB	4 MB
L3 cache	8 MB	8 MB
Instruction set architecture (ISA)	ARMv8-A	ARMv8.4-A

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here Dimensity 1080 is 4% better than A12Z Bionic in terms of CPU frequency. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption.

GPU and Media

GPU	Mali-G68 MC4	Apple A12Z Bionic
GPU Frequency	800 MHz	2500 MHz
GFloPS	686	1486
# of Cores	4	8
# of Shader Units	128
Display	2520 x 1080 pixels	2732 x 2048 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	28.4	28.8
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	61.1	86.5
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	57.8	52.4
Call of Duty: Mobile	58.6	48.4
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	48.6	74.9
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	75.5	107.7
Real Racing 3	72.8	104.8
Sniper 3D	109.8	115.3
Need for Speed No Limits	92.5	62.9
Mortal Kombat X	83.1	83.8
CSR Racing 2	69.8	68.1

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	200 MP	12 MP
Dual Camera resolution	32 MP	12 MP
Image Signal Processor (ISP)		Apple ISP
Video Encoding FPS	240	960
Video Encoding resolution	4K, 2K, FullHD	4K (Ultra HD), 2K, FullHD
Codec support	H.264, H.265/HEVC	Dolby Vision, H.265 (HEVC), HDR10+, HLG, HDR10, H.264 (AVC), VP8, VP9

Networks and Navigation

Modem	Sub 6GHz 5G Multi-Mode	Intel XMM 7560 LTE
Download speed	4700 MBit/s.	1000 MBit/s.
Upload speed	2500 MBit/s.	350 MBit/s.
Navigation	NavIC, Galileo E1 + E5a, GPS L1CA+L5, Glonass L1OF, BeiDou B1I+ B2a, QZSS L1CA+ L5	Beidou, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo
NFC support	Yes	Yes
5G support	Yes	No

Result:
The number of parameters for which MediaTek Dimensity 1080 is better: 14
The number of parameters for which Apple A12Z Bionic is better: 26
You need to understand that you should not blindly trust the automatic comparison of the table. You can watch video from beginning to end of joint testing and listen to what people think who really appreciated the capabilities of both CPUs, and also read the test results on the links under the article.

Dimensity 1080 SoC - all data

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

• Dimensity 1080 specs and review.

A12Z Bionic SoC - all data

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

• A12Z Bionic specs and review.