MediaTek Dimensity 8100-Max vs Apple A12Z Bionic

Comparisons 28-07-2022

Comprehensive compare data of MediaTek Dimensity 8100-Max vs Apple A12Z Bionic, testing of graphics chips (GPU). A careful analysis of all the technical characteristics, so that it can be easier to understand, is made by the table. From the comparison video, you can get the results of joint testing in software tests like AnTuTu, 3DMark, Vellamo, PCMark, GFXBench, Geekbench, PassMark, Quadrant, Neocore, and how good the chips are in games Madout2, PUBG, Fortnite, Minecraft, Call of Duty, Asphalt 9, GTA etc.
After reading the results these tests and videos, you can already make an informed decision about which chip is better to buy MediaTek Dimensity 8100-Max or A12Z 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

MediaTek Dimensity 8100-Max

57%

A12Z Bionic

52%

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

MediaTek Dimensity 8100-Max

83%

A12Z Bionic

72%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

MediaTek Dimensity 8100-Max

55%

A12Z Bionic

49%

Antutu 8

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

	MediaTek Dimensity 8100-Max	A12Z Bionic
Total score	801076	729707
CPU	224307	204317
GPU	304401	277290
MEM	128182	116753
UX	144193	131357

GeekBench 5.2

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

	MediaTek Dimensity 8100-Max	A12Z Bionic
Single-Core	1180	1332
Multi-Core	4137	4661

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	MediaTek Dimensity 8100-Max	A12Z Bionic
Frequency	2900 MHz	2490 MHz
Cores	8	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	5 nm	7 nm
Transistors count	6200 millions	10000 millions
Core configuration	4x2.9 GHz ARM Cortex-A78 4x2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A55	4x2.49GHz Vortex 4x1.6 GHz Tempest
Power consumption (TDP)	8 W	6 W
Memory type	LPDDR5	LPDDR4X
Max. Memory	32 Gb	16 Gb
Memory Frequency	6400	2133
Memory bandwidth	48	42
Neural Processor (NPU)	Yes	Yes
L1 cache	64 KB	48 KB
L2 cache	640 KB	4 MB
L3 cache	16 MB	8 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 MediaTek Dimensity 8100-Max is 14% better than A12Z Bionic 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 A12Z Bionic
GPU Frequency	600 MHz	2500 MHz
GFloPS	912	1486
# of Cores	6	8
# of Shader Units
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	31.5	28.8
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	94.1	86.5
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	56.2	52.4
Call of Duty: Mobile	52.5	48.4
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	81.1	74.9
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	117.8	107.7
Real Racing 3	113.7	104.8
Sniper 3D	125.1	115.3
Need for Speed No Limits	79.5	62.9
Mortal Kombat X	82.4	83.8
CSR Racing 2	68.4	68.1

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 8 and GeekBench 5.2 becnmarks.

Cameras

Camera resolution	200 MP	12 MP
Dual Camera resolution	32 MP	12 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	Intel XMM 7560 LTE
Download speed	4700 MBit/s.	1000 MBit/s.
Upload speed	2500 MBit/s.	350 MBit/s.
Navigation	BeiDou B1I+ B2a + B1C, GPS L1CA+L5, Glonass L1OF, Galileo E1 + E5a, NavIC, QZSS L1CA+ L5	Beidou, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo
NFC support	Yes	Yes
5G support	Yes	No

Result:
The number of parameters for which MediaTek Dimensity 8100-Max is better: 28
The number of parameters for which Apple A12Z Bionic is better: 13
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 testing and hear what people think who really appreciated the capabilities of both chipsets, and also read the test results on the links under the article.

MediaTek Dimensity 8100-Max SoC - all data

• Devices lists
• Benchmarks
• PUBG mobile
• Fortnite Mobile
• Antutu 8
• 3DMark
• GeekBench 5 mobile

• MediaTek Dimensity 8100-Max specs and review.

A12Z Bionic SoC - all data

• Devices lists
• Benchmarks
• PUBG mobile
• Fortnite Mobile
• Antutu 8
• 3DMark
• GeekBench 5 mobile

• A12Z Bionic specs and review.