MediaTek Dimensity 7200 vs Apple M2

Comparisons 18-03-2023

Detailed compare data of MediaTek Dimensity 7200 vs Apple M2, examination of graphics chips (GPU). A step-by-step analysis of all the technical characteristics of the CPUs, to make it easier to understand, is summarized in the table. From the comparison video, you can get the results of joint testing in special testing software like Vellamo, PassMark, Quadrant, Geekbench, Neocore, 3DMark, GFXBench, PCMark, AnTuTu, even the gaming performance of processors in Madout2, PUBG, GTA, Fortnite, Call of Duty, Minecraft, Asphalt 9 etc.
After reading the results these tests and videos, you can already make an informed decision about which SoCs is better to buy Dimensity 7200 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 7200

48%

Apple M2

99%

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

Dimensity 7200

86%

Apple M2

82%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

Dimensity 7200

47%

Apple M2

96%

Antutu v10, 9

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

	Dimensity 7200	Apple M2
Total score	672473	1377794
CPU	188302	385778
GPU	255546	523560
MEM	107598	220445
UX	121048	248006

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	Dimensity 7200	Apple M2
Single-Core	990	1896
Multi-Core	3473	8862

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	Dimensity 7200	Apple M2
Frequency	2200 MHz	3490 MHz
Cores	8	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	5 nm	5 nm
Transistors count	6200 millions	20000 millions
Core configuration	4x2.8 GHz ARM Cortex-A715 4x2.1 GHz ARM Cortex-A510	4x3.49 GHz Avalanche 4x2.39 GHz Blizzard
Power consumption (TDP)	8 W	4 W
Memory type	LPDDR5 (Quad Channel), LPDDR4x	LPDDR5
Max. Memory	32 Gb	64 Gb
Memory Frequency	6400	6400
Memory bandwidth	48	76
Neural Processor (NPU)	Yes	Yes
L1 cache	128 KB	2 Mb
L2 cache	1 MB	8 MB
L3 cache	1 MB	16 MB
Instruction set architecture (ISA)	ARMv8-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 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 M2
GPU Frequency	700 MHz	3490 MHz
GFloPS	1176	3600
# of Cores	4	10
# of Shader Units		2560
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	52.3
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	78.1	163.8
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	47.6	98.3
Call of Duty: Mobile	43.2	90.5
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	67.6	139.5
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	98.4	201.1
Real Racing 3	82.3	196.5
Sniper 3D	90.5	215.6
Need for Speed No Limits	75.8	136.3
Mortal Kombat X	54.4	141.8
CSR Racing 2	66.5	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	32 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, AV1	Dolby Vision, H.265 (HEVC), HDR10+, HLG, HDR10, H.264 (AVC), VP8, VP9

Networks and Navigation

Modem	Sub 6GHz 5G Multi-Mode	Apple Modem 5G
Download speed	4700 MBit/s.	12500 MBit/s.
Upload speed	2500 MBit/s.	7500 MBit/s.
Navigation	QZSS L1CA+ L5, Glonass L1OF, Galileo E1 + E5a, GPS L1CA+L5, NavIC, BeiDou B1I+ B2a + B1C	Galileo, GPS, Beidou
NFC support	Yes	Yes
5G support	Yes	Yes

Result:
The number of parameters for which MediaTek Dimensity 7200 is better: 3
The number of parameters for which Apple M2 is better: 36
You need to understand that you should not sightlessly trust the software comparison of the table. You can watch video from beginning to end of joint testing and listen to what people say who really appreciated the capabilities of both processors, 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.

Apple M2 SoC - all data

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

• Apple M2 specs and review.