MediaTek Dimensity 7200 vs Apple A12Z Bionic

Comparisons 18-03-2023

Comprehensive compare data of MediaTek Dimensity 7200 vs Apple A12Z Bionic, examination of graphics processors (GPU). A thorough analysis of all the specifications of the SoCs, to make it easier to understand, is presented in the form of the table. From the video comparison, you can get the results of parallel examination in special testing software like 3DMark, GFXBench, PassMark, Neocore, Geekbench, PCMark, Vellamo, AnTuTu, Quadrant, even the gaming performance of chipsets in PUBG, Madout2, Asphalt 9, Call of Duty, Fortnite, GTA, Minecraft etc.
After reading the results these tests and videos, you can already make an informed decision about which CPU is better to buy Dimensity 7200 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

Dimensity 7200

48%

A12Z Bionic

52%

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

Dimensity 7200

86%

A12Z Bionic

72%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

Dimensity 7200

47%

A12Z Bionic

49%

Antutu v10, 9

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

	Dimensity 7200	A12Z Bionic
Total score	672473	729707
CPU	188302	204317
GPU	255546	277290
MEM	107598	116753
UX	121048	131357

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	Dimensity 7200	A12Z Bionic
Single-Core	990	1332
Multi-Core	3473	4661

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	Dimensity 7200	A12Z Bionic
Frequency	2200 MHz	2490 MHz
Cores	8	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	5 nm	7 nm
Transistors count	6200 millions	10000 millions
Core configuration	4x2.8 GHz ARM Cortex-A715 4x2.1 GHz ARM Cortex-A510	4x2.49GHz Vortex 4x1.6 GHz Tempest
Power consumption (TDP)	8 W	6 W
Memory type	LPDDR5 (Quad Channel), LPDDR4x	LPDDR4X
Max. Memory	32 Gb	16 Gb
Memory Frequency	6400	2133
Memory bandwidth	48	42
Neural Processor (NPU)	Yes	Yes
L1 cache	128 KB	48 KB
L2 cache	1 MB	4 MB
L3 cache	1 MB	8 MB
Instruction set architecture (ISA)	ARMv8-A	ARMv8.4-A

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here A12Z Bionic is 11% better than Dimensity 7200 in terms of CPU frequency. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption.

GPU and Media

GPU	Mali-G610 MC4	Apple A12Z Bionic
GPU Frequency	700 MHz	2500 MHz
GFloPS	1176	1486
# of Cores	4	8
# of Shader Units
Display	2560 x 1440 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	25.4	28.8
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	78.1	86.5
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	47.6	52.4
Call of Duty: Mobile	43.2	48.4
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	67.6	74.9
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	98.4	107.7
Real Racing 3	82.3	104.8
Sniper 3D	90.5	115.3
Need for Speed No Limits	75.8	62.9
Mortal Kombat X	54.4	83.8
CSR Racing 2	66.5	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	32 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, AV1	Dolby Vision, H.265 (HEVC), HDR10+, HLG, HDR10, H.264 (AVC), VP8, VP9

Networks and Navigation

Modem	Sub 6GHz 5G Multi-Mode	Intel XMM 7560 LTE
Download speed	4700 MBit/s.	1000 MBit/s.
Upload speed	2500 MBit/s.	350 MBit/s.
Navigation	QZSS L1CA+ L5, Glonass L1OF, Galileo E1 + E5a, GPS L1CA+L5, NavIC, BeiDou B1I+ B2a + B1C	Beidou, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo
NFC support	Yes	Yes
5G support	Yes	No

Result:
The number of parameters for which MediaTek Dimensity 7200 is better: 11
The number of parameters for which Apple A12Z Bionic is better: 30
Please note that you do not need to sightlessly trust the software comparison of the table. You can watch video from beginning to end of parallel comparison and listen to what people say who really appreciated the capabilities of both chips, and also read the test results on the links under the article.

Dimensity 7200 SoC - all data

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

• Dimensity 7200 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.