MediaTek Dimensity 7050 vs Apple A12Z Bionic

Comparisons   01-05-2023
   Comprehensive compare data of MediaTek Dimensity 7050 vs Apple A12Z Bionic, examination of graphics processors (GPU). A step-by-step analysis of all the technical characteristics of the CPUs, so that it can be easier to understand, is summarized in the table. From the video comparison, you can get the results of parallel examination in software tests like 3DMark, PassMark, Vellamo, Neocore, Geekbench, AnTuTu, Quadrant, PCMark, GFXBench, even the gaming performance of CPUs in Minecraft, GTA, Call of Duty, Madout2, PUBG, Fortnite, Asphalt 9 etc.
   After looking at the data of joint tests and videos, you can already make an briefed decision about which processors is better to buy MediaTek Dimensity 7050 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

MediaTek Dimensity 7050

40%

A12Z Bionic

52%

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

MediaTek Dimensity 7050

83%

A12Z Bionic

72%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

MediaTek Dimensity 7050

37%

A12Z Bionic

49%

Antutu v10, 9

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

	MediaTek Dimensity 7050	A12Z Bionic
Total score	617016	729707
CPU	172759	204317
GPU	234461	277290
MEM	98726	116753
UX	111058	131357

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	MediaTek Dimensity 7050	A12Z Bionic
Single-Core	989	1332
Multi-Core	3441	4661

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	MediaTek Dimensity 7050	A12Z Bionic
Frequency	2600 MHz	2490 MHz
Cores	8	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	6 nm	7 nm
Transistors count		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)	7 W	6 W
Memory type	LPDDR4x, LPDDR5	LPDDR4X
Max. Memory	16 Gb	16 Gb
Memory Frequency	2133	2133
Memory bandwidth	24	42
Neural Processor (NPU)	Yes	Yes
L1 cache		48 KB
L2 cache		4 MB
L3 cache		8 MB
Instruction set architecture (ISA)	ARMv8.4-A	ARMv8.4-A

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here MediaTek Dimensity 7050 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	28.8	28.8
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	69.3	86.5
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	95.7	52.4
Call of Duty: Mobile	53.2	48.4
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	59.1	74.9
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	87.4	107.7
Real Racing 3	191.4	104.8
Sniper 3D	210.6	115.3
Need for Speed No Limits	153.8	62.9
Mortal Kombat X	153.8	83.8
CSR Racing 2	134.9	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	20 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	5G Multi-Mode	Intel XMM 7560 LTE
Download speed	3500 MBit/s.	1000 MBit/s.
Upload speed	2000 MBit/s.	350 MBit/s.
Navigation	NavIC, BeiDou B1I+ B2a, Glonass L1OF, GPS L1CA+L5, Galileo E1 + E5a, QZSS L1CA+ L5	Beidou, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo
NFC support	No	Yes
5G support	Yes	No

Result:
The number of parameters for which MediaTek Dimensity 7050 is better: 16
The number of parameters for which Apple A12Z Bionic is better: 23
Please note that you do not need to blindly trust the automatic comparison of the table. It is better to just watch the full video of parallel testing and listen to what those who really appreciated the capabilities of both CPUs think, and also read the test results on the links under the article.

MediaTek Dimensity 7050 SoC - all data

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

• MediaTek Dimensity 7050 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.