MediaTek Dimensity 8000-Max vs Apple M1

Comparisons   31-08-2022
   Detailed comparison data of MediaTek Dimensity 8000-Max vs Apple M1, examination of graphics chips (GPU). A step-by-step analysis of all the technical characteristics, to make it easier to read, is made by the table. From the video comparison, you can get the results of parallel examination in synthetic type tests like Quadrant, 3DMark, GFXBench, Geekbench, Vellamo, Neocore, PassMark, PCMark, AnTuTu, even the gaming performance of processors in GTA, Fortnite, PUBG, Madout2, Asphalt 9, Call of Duty, Minecraft etc.
   After reading the results of parallel tests and videos, you can already make an briefed decision about which chipset is better to buy MediaTek Dimensity 8000-Max or M1.

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 8000-Max

57%

86%

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

MediaTek Dimensity 8000-Max

83%

78%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

MediaTek Dimensity 8000-Max

56%

83%

Antutu v10, 9

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

	MediaTek Dimensity 8000-Max	M1
Total score	793065	1204017
CPU	222056	337129
GPU	301360	457523
MEM	126886	192638
UX	142757	216731

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	MediaTek Dimensity 8000-Max	M1
Single-Core	1168	1807
Multi-Core	4095	7691

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	MediaTek Dimensity 8000-Max	M1
Frequency	2800 MHz	3200 MHz
Cores	8	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	5 nm	5 nm
Transistors count	6200 millions	16000 millions
Core configuration	4x2.8 GHz ARM Cortex-A78 4x2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A55	4x3.2 GHz Firestorm 4x2.0 GHz Icestorm
Power consumption (TDP)	8 W	5 W
Memory type	LPDDR5	LPDDR4X
Max. Memory	32 Gb	32 Gb
Memory Frequency	6400	2666
Memory bandwidth	48	64
Neural Processor (NPU)	Yes	Yes
L1 cache	64 KB	48 KB
L2 cache	640 KB	4 MB
L3 cache	16 MB	12 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 M1 is 12% better than MediaTek Dimensity 8000-Max 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 MP6	Apple M1
GPU Frequency	600 MHz	3200 MHz
GFloPS	912	2600
# of Cores	6	8
# of Shader Units		128
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	31.9	46.1
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	94.3	142.7
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	55.9	85.7
Call of Duty: Mobile	52.2	78.7
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	80.4	122.1
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	115.8	176.2
Real Racing 3	113.4	171.6
Sniper 3D	123.8	188.1
Need for Speed No Limits	78.2	119.3
Mortal Kombat X	81.1	123.4
CSR Racing 2	67.3	102.7

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	24 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	Snapdragon X80 5G
Download speed	4700 MBit/s.	9500 MBit/s.
Upload speed	2500 MBit/s.	6000 MBit/s.
Navigation	QZSS L1CA+ L5, Galileo E1 + E5a, BeiDou B1I+ B2a + B1C, Glonass L1OF, GPS L1CA+L5, NavIC	Galileo, GLONASS, GPS, Beidou
NFC support	Yes	Yes
5G support	Yes	Yes

Result:
The number of parameters for which MediaTek Dimensity 8000-Max is better: 7
The number of parameters for which Apple M1 is better: 32
You need to understand that you should not sightlessly trust the software comparison on the table. You can watch video from beginning to end of joint comparison and hear what people think who really appreciated the capabilities of both chips, as well as read the test results at the links below.

MediaTek Dimensity 8000-Max SoC - all data

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

• MediaTek Dimensity 8000-Max specs and review.

M1 SoC - all data

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

• M1 specs and review.