MediaTek Dimensity 8100-Max vs HiSilicon Kirin 9000

Comparisons 28-07-2022

Comprehensive compare data of MediaTek Dimensity 8100-Max vs HiSilicon Kirin 9000, examination of graphics processors (GPU). A thorough analysis of all the technical characteristics of the CPUs, to make it easier to read, is made by the table. From the comparison video, you can get the results of parallel examination in special testing software like Geekbench, PassMark, PCMark, 3DMark, AnTuTu, Neocore, GFXBench, Quadrant, Vellamo, and how good the CPUs are in games Fortnite, Minecraft, PUBG, GTA, Asphalt 9, Madout2, Call of Duty etc.
After reading the results of all tests and videos, you can already make an briefed decision about which chipset is better to buy MediaTek Dimensity 8100-Max or Kirin 9000.

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

97%

Kirin 9000

99%

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

MediaTek Dimensity 8100-Max

89%

Kirin 9000

93%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

MediaTek Dimensity 8100-Max

92%

Kirin 9000

95%

Antutu 8

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

	MediaTek Dimensity 8100-Max	Kirin 9000
Total score	801076	698731
CPU	224307	195645
GPU	304401	265527
MEM	128182	111800
UX	144193	125774

GeekBench 5.2

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

	MediaTek Dimensity 8100-Max	Kirin 9000
Single-Core	1180	1023
Multi-Core	4137	3714

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	MediaTek Dimensity 8100-Max	Kirin 9000
Frequency	2900 MHz	3130 MHz
Cores	8	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	5 nm	5 nm
Transistors count	6200 millions
Core configuration	4x2.9 GHz ARM Cortex-A78 4x2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A55	1x3 13 GHz ARM Cortex-A77 3x2.54 GHz ARM Cortex-A72 4x2.06 GHz ARM Cortex-A55
Power consumption (TDP)	8 W	6 W
Memory type	LPDDR5	LPDDR5, LPDDR4x
Max. Memory	32 Gb	16 Gb
Memory Frequency	6400	1600
Memory bandwidth	48	44
Neural Processor (NPU)	Yes	Yes
L1 cache	64 KB
L2 cache	640 KB
L3 cache	16 MB
Instruction set architecture (ISA)	ARMv8-A	ARMv8.2-A

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here Kirin 9000 is 7% better than MediaTek Dimensity 8100-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	Mali-G78 MP24
GPU Frequency	600 MHz	650 MHz
GFloPS	912	1076
# of Cores	6	24
# of Shader Units
Display	2560 x 1440 pixels	2560 x 1600 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	27.3
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	94.1	83.9
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	56.2	50.6
Call of Duty: Mobile	52.5	46.4
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	81.1	71.3
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	117.8	103.1
Real Racing 3	113.7	88.6
Sniper 3D	125.1	65.8
Need for Speed No Limits	79.5	60.7
Mortal Kombat X	82.4	65.8
CSR Racing 2	68.4	60.7

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 8 and GeekBench 5.2 becnmarks.

Cameras

Camera resolution	200 MP	128 MP
Dual Camera resolution	32 MP	64 MP
Image Signal Processor (ISP)
Video Encoding FPS	240	60
Video Encoding resolution	4K, 2K, FullHD	4K, 2K, FullHD
Codec support	H.264, H.265/HEVC, AV1	H.264, H.265/HEVC

Networks and Navigation

Modem	Sub 6GHz 5G Multi-Mode	Balong 5G
Download speed	4700 MBit/s.	15000 MBit/s.
Upload speed	2500 MBit/s.	14000 MBit/s.
Navigation	BeiDou B1I+ B2a + B1C, GPS L1CA+L5, Glonass L1OF, Galileo E1 + E5a, NavIC, QZSS L1CA+ L5	GPS, Galileo, Glonass, Beidou
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 HiSilicon Kirin 9000 is better: 11
Please note that you do not need to blindly trust the software comparison of the table. It is better to just watch the full video of parallel testing and listen to what people say who really appreciated the capabilities of both chipsets, as well as read the test results at the links below.

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.

Kirin 9000 SoC - all data

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

• Kirin 9000 specs and review.