MediaTek Dimensity 8050 vs Apple A16 Bionic

Comparisons   07-06-2023
   Comprehensive comparison data of MediaTek Dimensity 8050 vs Apple A16 Bionic, testing of graphics chips (GPU). A careful review of all the technical characteristics of the SoCs, so that it can be easier to understand, is summarized in the table. From the video comparison, you can get the results of parallel examination in software tests like AnTuTu, GFXBench, 3DMark, Vellamo, PassMark, Quadrant, Neocore, Geekbench, PCMark, even the gaming performance of SoCs in GTA, Minecraft, Call of Duty, Madout2, PUBG, Asphalt 9, Fortnite etc.
   After looking at the data these tests and videos, you already be able to know which CPU is better to buy Dimensity 8050 or A16 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 8050

54%

A16 Bionic

71%

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

Dimensity 8050

82%

A16 Bionic

84%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

Dimensity 8050

52%

A16 Bionic

70%

Antutu v10, 9

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

	Dimensity 8050	A16 Bionic
Total score	760798	994406
CPU	213023	278424
GPU	289096	377874
MEM	121725	159102
UX	136943	179002

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	Dimensity 8050	A16 Bionic
Single-Core	1219	1903
Multi-Core	4243	5589

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	Dimensity 8050	A16 Bionic
Frequency	3000 MHz	3460 MHz
Cores	8	6
Bit	64	64
Lithography	6 nm	4 nm
Transistors count		16000 millions
Core configuration	1x3.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A78 3x2.6 GHz ARM Cortex-A78 4x2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A55	2x3.46 GHz ARM 4x2.02 GHz ARM
Power consumption (TDP)	7 W	5 W
Memory type	LPDDR4x	LPDDR5
Max. Memory	16 Gb	16 Gb
Memory Frequency	4266	3200
Memory bandwidth	24	96
Neural Processor (NPU)	Yes	Yes
L1 cache		2 MB
L2 cache		8 MB
L3 cache		64 MB
Instruction set architecture (ISA)	ARMv8.4-A	ARMv9

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here A16 Bionic is 13% better than Dimensity 8050 in terms of CPU frequency. Another difference is that Dimensity 8050 has -2 more core than A16 Bionic. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption.

GPU and Media

GPU	Mali-G77 MC9	Apple A16 Bionic
GPU Frequency	800 MHz	3460 MHz
GFloPS	504	3200
# of Cores	9	5
# of Shader Units
Display	2520 x 1080 pixels	2796 x 1290 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	30.1	37.2
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	90.3	118.2
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	53.7	69.1
Call of Duty: Mobile	50.5	64.4
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	77.9	100.1
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	111.9	145.3
Real Racing 3	108.7	141.5
Sniper 3D	119.1	155.1
Need for Speed No Limits	75.8	98.4
Mortal Kombat X	79.9	101.4
CSR Racing 2	65.7	85.4

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	48 MP
Dual Camera resolution	32 MP	12 MP
Image Signal Processor (ISP)		Apple ISP
Video Encoding FPS	240	120
Video Encoding resolution	4K, 2K, FullHD	8K, 4K (Ultra HD), 2K, FullHD
Codec support	H.264, H.265/HEVC	Dolby Vision, H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC, HDR10+, HLG, HDR10

Networks and Navigation

Modem	5G Multi-Mode	5G Modem
Download speed	4700 MBit/s.	9000 MBit/s.
Upload speed	2500 MBit/s.	7000 MBit/s.
Navigation	Galileo E1 + E5a, GPS L1CA+L5, QZSS L1CA+ L5, NavIC, Glonass L1OF, BeiDou B1I+ B2a	NavIC enabled, GNSS, NavIC, Dual frequency GNSS, GLONASS, Galileo, GPS, QZSS, SBAS, Beidou
NFC support	No	No
5G support	Yes	Yes

Result:
The number of parameters for which MediaTek Dimensity 8050 is better: 6
The number of parameters for which Apple A16 Bionic is better: 34
You need to understand that you should not sightlessly trust the software comparison of the table. It is better to just watch the full video of joint testing and hear what people say who really appreciated the capabilities of both processors, and also read the test results on the links under the article.

Dimensity 8050 SoC - all data

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

• Dimensity 8050 specs and review.

A16 Bionic SoC - all data

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

• A16 Bionic specs and review.