MediaTek Dimensity 8100 vs Apple M1

Comparisons 17-05-2022

Comprehensive compare data of MediaTek Dimensity 8100 vs Apple M1, examination of graphics processors (GPU). A thorough analysis of all the specifications of the SoCs, to make it easier to understand, is presented in the form of the table. From the video comparison, you can get the results of parallel examination in special testing software like 3DMark, GFXBench, PassMark, Neocore, Geekbench, PCMark, Vellamo, AnTuTu, Quadrant, even the gaming performance of chipsets in PUBG, Madout2, Asphalt 9, Call of Duty, Fortnite, GTA, Minecraft etc.
After reading the results these tests and videos, you can already make an informed decision about which CPU is better to buy MediaTek Dimensity 8100 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

MediaTek Dimensity 8100

97%

100%

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

MediaTek Dimensity 8100

89%

100%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

MediaTek Dimensity 8100

92%

100%

Antutu 8

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

	MediaTek Dimensity 8100	M1
Total score	785369	1204017
CPU	219905	337129
GPU	298431	457523
MEM	125656	192638
UX	141372	216731

GeekBench 5.2

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

	MediaTek Dimensity 8100	M1
Single-Core	1157	1807
Multi-Core	4056	7691

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	MediaTek Dimensity 8100	M1
Frequency	2850 MHz	3200 MHz
Cores	8	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	5 nm	5 nm
Transistors count	6200 millions	16000 millions
Core configuration	4x2.85 GHz ARM Cortex-A78 4x2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A55	4x3.2 GHz Firestorm 4x2.0 GHz Icestorm
Power consumption (TDP)	8 W	5 W
Memory type	LPDDR5	LPDDR4X
Max. Memory	32 Gb	32 Gb
Memory Frequency	6400	2666
Memory bandwidth	48	64
Neural Processor (NPU)	Yes	Yes
L1 cache	64 KB	48 KB
L2 cache	640 KB	4 MB
L3 cache	16 MB	12 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 M1 is 10% better than MediaTek Dimensity 8100 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 M1
GPU Frequency	600 MHz	3200 MHz
GFloPS	912	2600
# of Cores	6	8
# of Shader Units		128
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	46.1
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	93.9	142.7
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	55.2	85.7
Call of Duty: Mobile	51.1	78.7
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	79.8	122.1
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	114.9	176.2
Real Racing 3	112.8	171.6
Sniper 3D	122.7	188.1
Need for Speed No Limits	77.4	119.3
Mortal Kombat X	81.3	123.4
CSR Racing 2	67.5	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 8 and GeekBench 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, AV1	Dolby Vision, H.265 (HEVC), HDR10+, HLG, HDR10, H.264 (AVC), VP8, VP9

Networks and Navigation

Modem	Sub 6GHz 5G Multi-Mode	Snapdragon X80 5G
Download speed	4700 MBit/s.	9500 MBit/s.
Upload speed	2500 MBit/s.	6000 MBit/s.
Navigation	QZSS L1CA+ L5, Galileo E1 + E5a, Glonass L1OF, NavIC, BeiDou B1I+ B2a + B1C, GPS L1CA+L5	Galileo, GLONASS, GPS, Beidou
NFC support	Yes	Yes
5G support	Yes	Yes

Result:
The number of parameters for which MediaTek Dimensity 8100 is better: 7
The number of parameters for which Apple M1 is better: 32
You need to understand that you should not blindly trust the software comparison on the table. You can watch video from beginning to end of parallel testing and listen to what those who really appreciated the capabilities of both chips think, 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.

M1 SoC - all data

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

• M1 specs and review.