MediaTek Dimensity 1080 vs HiSilicon Kirin 990E

Comparisons   28-10-2022
   Detailed compare data of MediaTek Dimensity 1080 vs HiSilicon Kirin 990E, testing of graphics chips (GPU). A careful analysis of all the technical characteristics of the processors, to make it easier to read, is presented in the form of the table. From the video comparison, you can get the results of joint testing in software tests such as 3DMark, PassMark, Geekbench, Neocore, AnTuTu, Quadrant, Vellamo, PCMark, GFXBench, even the gaming performance of processors in PUBG, GTA, Call of Duty, Asphalt 9, Fortnite, Minecraft, Madout2 etc.
   After looking at the data these tests and videos, you already be able to understand which CPU is better to buy MediaTek Dimensity 1080 or Kirin 990E.

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%

Kirin 990E

31%

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

Dimensity 1080

81%

Kirin 990E

75%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

Dimensity 1080

40%

Kirin 990E

29%

Antutu v10, 9

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

	Dimensity 1080	Kirin 990E
Total score	575076	433894
CPU	161022	121487
GPU	218538	164888
MEM	92018	69424
UX	103522	78108

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	Dimensity 1080	Kirin 990E
Single-Core	1223	929
Multi-Core	3796	3068

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	Dimensity 1080	Kirin 990E
Frequency	2600 MHz	2860 MHz
Cores	8	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	6 nm	7 nm
Transistors count	5600 millions	10300 millions
Core configuration	2x2.6 GHz ARM Cortex-A78 6x2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A55	2x2.86 GHz ARM Cortex-A76 2x2.36 GHz ARM Cortex-A76 4x1.95 GHz ARM Cortex-A55
Power consumption (TDP)	10 W	6 W
Memory type	LPDDR5	LPDDR4x
Max. Memory	16 Gb	12 Gb
Memory Frequency	4266	1600
Memory bandwidth	32	31.78
Neural Processor (NPU)	Yes	Yes
L1 cache	32 KB
L2 cache	320 KB	512 KB
L3 cache	8 MB
Instruction set architecture (ISA)	ARMv8-A	ARMv8-A

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here Kirin 990E is 9% 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	Mali-G76 MP12
GPU Frequency	800 MHz	800 MHz
GFloPS	686	489.38
# of Cores	4	12
# of Shader Units	128
Display	2520 x 1080 pixels	2560 x 1600 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	28.6
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	61.1	56.3
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	57.8	58.7
Call of Duty: Mobile	58.6	42.3
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	48.6	47.8
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	75.5	77.8
Real Racing 3	72.8	102.7
Sniper 3D	109.8	111.5
Need for Speed No Limits	92.5	93.9
Mortal Kombat X	83.1	67.5
CSR Racing 2	69.8	64.6

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	32 MP
Dual Camera resolution	32 MP
Image Signal Processor (ISP)
Video Encoding FPS	240	60
Video Encoding resolution	4K, 2K, FullHD	4K, 2K, FullHD
Codec support	H.264, H.265/HEVC	H.264, H.265/HEVC

Networks and Navigation

Modem	Sub 6GHz 5G Multi-Mode	5G NR
Download speed	4700 MBit/s.	2300 MBit/s.
Upload speed	2500 MBit/s.	1250 MBit/s.
Navigation	NavIC, Galileo E1 + E5a, GPS L1CA+L5, Glonass L1OF, BeiDou B1I+ B2a, QZSS L1CA+ L5	GPS, Galileo, Glonass, Beidou
NFC support	Yes	Yes
5G support	Yes	Yes

Result:
The number of parameters for which MediaTek Dimensity 1080 is better: 26
The number of parameters for which HiSilicon Kirin 990E is better: 13
You need to understand that you should not blindly trust the software comparison of the table. You can watch video from beginning to end of joint comparison and listen to what those who really appreciated the capabilities of both SoCs think, 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.

Kirin 990E SoC - all data

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

• Kirin 990E specs and review.