MediaTek Dimensity 1080 vs Apple M2

Comparisons 28-10-2022

Comprehensive compare data of MediaTek Dimensity 1080 vs Apple M2, examination of graphics chips (GPU). A step-by-step analysis of all the specifications, so that it can be easier to read, is presented in the form of the table. From the comparison video, you can get the results of joint testing in software tests like Neocore, Vellamo, PCMark, GFXBench, 3DMark, Geekbench, AnTuTu, PassMark, Quadrant, even the gaming performance of processors in Fortnite, Minecraft, Call of Duty, Madout2, PUBG, GTA, Asphalt 9 etc.
After reading the results these tests and videos, you already be able to know which chip is better to buy MediaTek Dimensity 1080 or Apple M2.

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%

Apple M2

99%

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

Dimensity 1080

81%

Apple M2

82%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

Dimensity 1080

40%

Apple M2

96%

Antutu v10, 9

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

	Dimensity 1080	Apple M2
Total score	575076	1377794
CPU	161022	385778
GPU	218538	523560
MEM	92018	220445
UX	103522	248006

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	Dimensity 1080	Apple M2
Single-Core	1223	1896
Multi-Core	3796	8862

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	Dimensity 1080	Apple M2
Frequency	2600 MHz	3490 MHz
Cores	8	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	6 nm	5 nm
Transistors count	5600 millions	20000 millions
Core configuration	2x2.6 GHz ARM Cortex-A78 6x2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A55	4x3.49 GHz Avalanche 4x2.39 GHz Blizzard
Power consumption (TDP)	10 W	4 W
Memory type	LPDDR5	LPDDR5
Max. Memory	16 Gb	64 Gb
Memory Frequency	4266	6400
Memory bandwidth	32	76
Neural Processor (NPU)	Yes	Yes
L1 cache	32 KB	2 Mb
L2 cache	320 KB	8 MB
L3 cache	8 MB	16 MB
Instruction set architecture (ISA)	ARMv8-A	ARMv8.5-A

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here Apple M2 is 25% better than Dimensity 1080 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 M2
GPU Frequency	800 MHz	3490 MHz
GFloPS	686	3600
# of Cores	4	10
# of Shader Units	128	2560
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	52.3
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	61.1	163.8
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	57.8	98.3
Call of Duty: Mobile	58.6	90.5
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	48.6	139.5
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	75.5	201.1
Real Racing 3	72.8	196.5
Sniper 3D	109.8	215.6
Need for Speed No Limits	92.5	136.3
Mortal Kombat X	83.1	141.8
CSR Racing 2	69.8	117.5

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	63 MP
Dual Camera resolution	32 MP	24 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	Apple Modem 5G
Download speed	4700 MBit/s.	12500 MBit/s.
Upload speed	2500 MBit/s.	7500 MBit/s.
Navigation	NavIC, Galileo E1 + E5a, GPS L1CA+L5, Glonass L1OF, BeiDou B1I+ B2a, QZSS L1CA+ L5	Galileo, GPS, Beidou
NFC support	Yes	Yes
5G support	Yes	Yes

Result:
The number of parameters for which MediaTek Dimensity 1080 is better: 4
The number of parameters for which Apple M2 is better: 36
Please note that you do not need to sightlessly trust the automatic comparison of the table. You can watch video from beginning to end of parallel testing and hear what people say who really appreciated the capabilities of both processors, as well as read the test results at the links below.

Dimensity 1080 SoC - all data

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

• Dimensity 1080 specs and review.

Apple M2 SoC - all data

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

• Apple M2 specs and review.