MediaTek Dimensity 8020 vs Apple M1

Comparisons 06-06-2023

Comprehensive compare data of MediaTek Dimensity 8020 vs Apple M1, testing of graphics chips (GPU). A thorough analysis of all the specifications, to make it easier to understand, is summarized in the table. From the video comparison, you can get the results of joint testing in special testing software such as Geekbench, PCMark, GFXBench, Neocore, AnTuTu, Quadrant, PassMark, 3DMark, Vellamo, and how good the SoCs are in games Minecraft, Fortnite, Asphalt 9, GTA, Madout2, PUBG, Call of Duty etc.
After reading the results of parallel tests and videos, you can already make an informed decision about which CPU is better to buy Dimensity 8020 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

Dimensity 8020

45%

86%

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

Dimensity 8020

81%

78%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

Dimensity 8020

42%

83%

Antutu v10, 9

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

	Dimensity 8020	M1
Total score	633998	1204017
CPU	177519	337129
GPU	240920	457523
MEM	101448	192638
UX	114129	216731

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	Dimensity 8020	M1
Single-Core	1016	1807
Multi-Core	3536	7691

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	Dimensity 8020	M1
Frequency	2600 MHz	3200 MHz
Cores	8	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	6 nm	5 nm
Transistors count		16000 millions
Core configuration	2x2.6 GHz ARM Cortex-A78 6x2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A55	4x3.2 GHz Firestorm 4x2.0 GHz Icestorm
Power consumption (TDP)	7 W	5 W
Memory type	LPDDR4x	LPDDR4X
Max. Memory	16 Gb	32 Gb
Memory Frequency	4266	2666
Memory bandwidth	24	64
Neural Processor (NPU)	Yes	Yes
L1 cache		48 KB
L2 cache		4 MB
L3 cache		12 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 M1 is 18% better than Dimensity 8020 in terms of CPU frequency. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption.

GPU and Media

GPU	Mali-G77 MC9	Apple M1
GPU Frequency	800 MHz	3200 MHz
GFloPS	504	2600
# of Cores	9	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	28.1	46.1
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	71.6	142.7
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	98.6	85.7
Call of Duty: Mobile	55.8	78.7
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	61.2	122.1
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	89.4	176.2
Real Racing 3	196.7	171.6
Sniper 3D	216.9	188.1
Need for Speed No Limits	157.1	119.3
Mortal Kombat X	157.8	123.4
CSR Racing 2	137.1	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	108 MP	24 MP
Dual Camera resolution	36 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	Snapdragon X80 5G
Download speed	4700 MBit/s.	9500 MBit/s.
Upload speed	2500 MBit/s.	6000 MBit/s.
Navigation	Galileo E1 + E5a, NavIC, BeiDou B1I+ B2a, Glonass L1OF, GPS L1CA+L5, QZSS L1CA+ L5	Galileo, GLONASS, GPS, Beidou
NFC support	No	Yes
5G support	Yes	Yes

Result:
The number of parameters for which MediaTek Dimensity 8020 is better: 11
The number of parameters for which Apple M1 is better: 30
You need to understand that you should not blindly trust the automatic comparison on the table. You can watch video from beginning to end of joint testing and hear what people say who really appreciated the capabilities of both SoCs, and also read the test results on the links under the article.

Dimensity 8020 SoC - all data

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

• Dimensity 8020 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.