MediaTek Dimensity 7020 vs Apple M2

Comparisons 15-06-2023

Detailed testing data of MediaTek Dimensity 7020 vs Apple M2, comparison of graphics processors (GPU). A thorough analysis of all the technical characteristics of the chips, so that it can be easier to read, is presented in the form of the table. From the video comparison, you can get the results of parallel examination in synthetic type tests like PassMark, 3DMark, Geekbench, Quadrant, Neocore, PCMark, AnTuTu, GFXBench, Vellamo, even the gaming performance of CPUs in Madout2, GTA, Fortnite, Minecraft, Asphalt 9, Call of Duty, PUBG etc.
After reading the results of parallel tests and videos, you can already make an informed decision about which processors is better to buy MediaTek Dimensity 7020 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 7020

34%

Apple M2

99%

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

Dimensity 7020

84%

Apple M2

82%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

Dimensity 7020

32%

Apple M2

96%

Antutu v10, 9

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

	Dimensity 7020	Apple M2
Total score	514841	1377794
CPU	144158	385778
GPU	195643	523560
MEM	82373	220445
UX	92673	248006

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	Dimensity 7020	Apple M2
Single-Core	825	1896
Multi-Core	2871	8862

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	Dimensity 7020	Apple M2
Frequency	2200 MHz	3490 MHz
Cores	8	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	6 nm	5 nm
Transistors count		20000 millions
Core configuration	2x2.2 GHz ARM Cortex-A78 6x2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A55	4x3.49 GHz Avalanche 4x2.39 GHz Blizzard
Power consumption (TDP)	7 W	4 W
Memory type	LPDDR4x, LPDDR5	LPDDR5
Max. Memory	16 Gb	64 Gb
Memory Frequency	2133	6400
Memory bandwidth	24	76
Neural Processor (NPU)	Yes	Yes
L1 cache		2 Mb
L2 cache		8 MB
L3 cache		16 MB
Instruction set architecture (ISA)	ARMv8.4-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 36% better than Dimensity 7020 in terms of CPU frequency. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption.

GPU and Media

GPU	IMG BXM-8-256	Apple M2
GPU Frequency	800 MHz	3490 MHz
GFloPS	256	3600
# of Cores	8	10
# of Shader Units	256	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	61.8	52.3
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	54.2	163.8
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	60.6	98.3
Call of Duty: Mobile	60.1	90.5
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	48.1	139.5
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	74.4	201.1
Real Racing 3	121.4	196.5
Sniper 3D	115.6	215.6
Need for Speed No Limits	85.8	136.3
Mortal Kombat X	78.6	141.8
CSR Racing 2	79.7	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	108 MP	63 MP
Dual Camera resolution	16 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	5G Multi-Mode	Apple Modem 5G
Download speed	2770 MBit/s.	12500 MBit/s.
Upload speed	1500 MBit/s.	7500 MBit/s.
Navigation	BeiDou B1I+ B2a, NavIC, Glonass L1OF, QZSS L1CA+ L5, Galileo E1 + E5a, GPS L1CA+L5	Galileo, GPS, Beidou
NFC support	No	Yes
5G support	Yes	Yes

Result:
The number of parameters for which MediaTek Dimensity 7020 is better: 2
The number of parameters for which Apple M2 is better: 40
Please note that you do not need to sightlessly trust the automatic comparison of the table. It is better to just watch the full video of joint comparison 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.

Dimensity 7020 SoC - all data

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

• Dimensity 7020 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.