MediaTek Dimensity 7050 vs Apple M2

Comparisons 01-05-2023

Detailed compare data of MediaTek Dimensity 7050 vs Apple M2, 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 7050 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

MediaTek Dimensity 7050

40%

Apple M2

99%

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

MediaTek Dimensity 7050

83%

Apple M2

82%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

MediaTek Dimensity 7050

37%

Apple M2

96%

Antutu v10, 9

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

	MediaTek Dimensity 7050	Apple M2
Total score	617016	1377794
CPU	172759	385778
GPU	234461	523560
MEM	98726	220445
UX	111058	248006

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	MediaTek Dimensity 7050	Apple M2
Single-Core	989	1896
Multi-Core	3441	8862

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	MediaTek Dimensity 7050	Apple M2
Frequency	2600 MHz	3490 MHz
Cores	8	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	6 nm	5 nm
Transistors count		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)	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 25% better than MediaTek Dimensity 7050 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	28.8	52.3
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	69.3	163.8
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	95.7	98.3
Call of Duty: Mobile	53.2	90.5
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	59.1	139.5
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	87.4	201.1
Real Racing 3	191.4	196.5
Sniper 3D	210.6	215.6
Need for Speed No Limits	153.8	136.3
Mortal Kombat X	153.8	141.8
CSR Racing 2	134.9	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	20 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	3500 MBit/s.	12500 MBit/s.
Upload speed	2000 MBit/s.	7500 MBit/s.
Navigation	NavIC, BeiDou B1I+ B2a, Glonass L1OF, GPS L1CA+L5, Galileo E1 + E5a, QZSS L1CA+ L5	Galileo, GPS, Beidou
NFC support	No	Yes
5G support	Yes	Yes

Result:
The number of parameters for which MediaTek Dimensity 7050 is better: 4
The number of parameters for which Apple M2 is better: 38
Please note that you do not need to sightlessly trust the automatic comparison on the table. You can watch video from beginning to end of joint testing and hear what those who really appreciated the capabilities of both chips 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.

Apple M2 SoC - all data

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

• Apple M2 specs and review.