MediaTek Dimensity 8100 vs Apple A14 Bionic

Comparisons 17-05-2022

Comprehensive comparison data of MediaTek Dimensity 8100 vs Apple A14 Bionic, examination of graphics processors (GPU). A thorough analysis of all the specifications of the chipsets, so that it can be easier to read, is made by the table. From the comparison video, you can get the results of parallel examination in software tests like GFXBench, Neocore, AnTuTu, PCMark, Geekbench, Quadrant, PassMark, Vellamo, 3DMark, and how good the CPUs are in games PUBG, Madout2, GTA, Asphalt 9, Fortnite, Call of Duty, Minecraft etc.
After looking at the data of all tests and videos, you already be able to know which chip is better to buy MediaTek Dimensity 8100 or A14 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

97%

A14 Bionic

96%

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

MediaTek Dimensity 8100

89%

A14 Bionic

92%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

MediaTek Dimensity 8100

92%

A14 Bionic

90%

Antutu 8

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

	MediaTek Dimensity 8100	A14 Bionic
Total score	785369	571583
CPU	219905	160050
GPU	298431	217206
MEM	125656	91462
UX	141372	102894

GeekBench 5.2

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

	MediaTek Dimensity 8100	A14 Bionic
Single-Core	1157	1621
Multi-Core	4056	4180

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	MediaTek Dimensity 8100	A14 Bionic
Frequency	2850 MHz	3000 MHz
Cores	8	6
Bit	64	64
Lithography	5 nm	5 nm
Transistors count	6200 millions	11800000 millions
Core configuration	4x2.85 GHz ARM Cortex-A78 4x2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A55	8x3 GHz Icestorm 4x1.8 GHz Firestorm
Power consumption (TDP)	8 W	6 W
Memory type	LPDDR5	LPDDR4X
Max. Memory	32 Gb	6 Gb
Memory Frequency	6400	4266
Memory bandwidth	48	42.7
Neural Processor (NPU)	Yes	Yes
L1 cache	64 KB
L2 cache	640 KB
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 A14 Bionic is 5% better than MediaTek Dimensity 8100 in terms of CPU frequency. Another difference is that MediaTek Dimensity 8100 has -2 more core than A14 Bionic. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption.

GPU and Media

GPU	Mali-G610 MP6	Apple A14 Bionic
GPU Frequency	600 MHz	3000 MHz
GFloPS	912	1480
# of Cores	6	4
# 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	30.6	28.8
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	93.9	60.9
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	55.2	56.3
Call of Duty: Mobile	51.1	57.5
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	79.8	47.5
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	114.9	74.8
Real Racing 3	112.8	98.5
Sniper 3D	122.7	73.2
Need for Speed No Limits	77.4	67.6
Mortal Kombat X	81.3	73.2
CSR Racing 2	67.5	67.6

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	Snapdragon X60 5G
Download speed	4700 MBit/s.	7500 MBit/s.
Upload speed	2500 MBit/s.	3000 MBit/s.
Navigation	QZSS L1CA+ L5, Galileo E1 + E5a, Glonass L1OF, NavIC, BeiDou B1I+ B2a + B1C, GPS L1CA+L5	NavIC enabled, GNSS, NavIC, Dual frequency GNSS, GLONASS, Galileo, GPS, QZSS, SBAS, Beidou
NFC support	Yes	Yes
5G support	Yes	Yes

Result:
The number of parameters for which MediaTek Dimensity 8100 is better: 23
The number of parameters for which Apple A14 Bionic is better: 17
You need to understand that you should not blindly trust the software comparison on the table. It is better to just watch the full video of parallel comparison and hear what people say who really appreciated the capabilities of both chips, as well as read the test results at the links below.

MediaTek Dimensity 8100 SoC - all data

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

• MediaTek Dimensity 8100 specs and review.

A14 Bionic SoC - all data

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

• A14 Bionic specs and review.