MediaTek Dimensity 8050 vs Apple M1

Comparisons 07-06-2023

Detailed testing data of MediaTek Dimensity 8050 vs Apple M1, compare of graphics processors (GPU). A thorough review of all the technical characteristics of the SoCs, so that it can be easier to understand, is summarized in the table. From the comparison video, you can get the results of parallel examination in special test applications such as Geekbench, Quadrant, PassMark, Neocore, GFXBench, 3DMark, Vellamo, PCMark, AnTuTu, even the gaming performance of CPUs in Madout2, GTA, Asphalt 9, Call of Duty, Minecraft, PUBG, Fortnite etc.
After reading the results of joint tests and videos, you can already make an briefed decision about which SoCs is better to buy Dimensity 8050 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 8050

54%

86%

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

Dimensity 8050

82%

78%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

Dimensity 8050

52%

83%

Antutu v10, 9

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

	Dimensity 8050	M1
Total score	760798	1204017
CPU	213023	337129
GPU	289096	457523
MEM	121725	192638
UX	136943	216731

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	Dimensity 8050	M1
Single-Core	1219	1807
Multi-Core	4243	7691

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	Dimensity 8050	M1
Frequency	3000 MHz	3200 MHz
Cores	8	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	6 nm	5 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	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 6% better than Dimensity 8050 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	30.1	46.1
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	90.3	142.7
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	53.7	85.7
Call of Duty: Mobile	50.5	78.7
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	77.9	122.1
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	111.9	176.2
Real Racing 3	108.7	171.6
Sniper 3D	119.1	188.1
Need for Speed No Limits	75.8	119.3
Mortal Kombat X	79.9	123.4
CSR Racing 2	65.7	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	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, GPS L1CA+L5, QZSS L1CA+ L5, NavIC, Glonass L1OF, BeiDou B1I+ B2a	Galileo, GLONASS, GPS, Beidou
NFC support	No	Yes
5G support	Yes	Yes

Result:
The number of parameters for which MediaTek Dimensity 8050 is better: 5
The number of parameters for which Apple M1 is better: 36
You need to understand that you should not sightlessly trust the software comparison on the table. It is better to just watch the full video of joint comparison and listen to what people say who really appreciated the capabilities of both processors, as well as read the test results at the links below.

Dimensity 8050 SoC - all data

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

• Dimensity 8050 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.