MediaTek Dimensity 8100 vs Samsung Exynos 1080

Comparisons 17-05-2022

Comprehensive testing data of MediaTek Dimensity 8100 vs Samsung Exynos 1080, compare of graphics processors (GPU). A step-by-step analysis of all the specifications, to make it easier to read, is made by the table. From the comparison video, you can get the results of joint testing in synthetic type tests like PassMark, Neocore, Geekbench, 3DMark, Quadrant, PCMark, GFXBench, AnTuTu, Vellamo, and how good the CPUs are in games Minecraft, Fortnite, Asphalt 9, PUBG, Madout2, GTA, Call of Duty etc.
After looking at the data of joint tests and videos, you already be able to figure out which CPU is better to buy MediaTek Dimensity 8100 or Exynos 1080.

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

56%

Exynos 1080

48%

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

MediaTek Dimensity 8100

83%

Exynos 1080

78%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

MediaTek Dimensity 8100

54%

Exynos 1080

45%

Antutu 8

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

	MediaTek Dimensity 8100	Exynos 1080
Total score	785369	676347
CPU	219905	189378
GPU	298431	257014
MEM	125656	108209
UX	141372	121743

GeekBench 5.2

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

	MediaTek Dimensity 8100	Exynos 1080
Single-Core	1157	1023
Multi-Core	4056	3731

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	MediaTek Dimensity 8100	Exynos 1080
Frequency	2850 MHz	3000 MHz
Cores	8	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	5 nm	5 nm
Transistors count	6200 millions
Core configuration	4x2.85 GHz ARM Cortex-A78 4x2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A55	4x3.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A78 4x3.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A55
Power consumption (TDP)	8 W	9 W
Memory type	LPDDR5	LPDDR5
Max. Memory	32 Gb	8 Gb
Memory Frequency	6400	1866
Memory bandwidth	48	44
Neural Processor (NPU)	Yes	Yes
L1 cache	64 KB
L2 cache	640 KB
L3 cache	16 MB	4 MB
Instruction set architecture (ISA)	ARMv8-A	ARMv8.3-A

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here Exynos 1080 is 5% 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	Mali-G78 MP24
GPU Frequency	600 MHz	650 MHz
GFloPS	912	1076
# of Cores	6	24
# of Shader Units
Display	2560 x 1440 pixels	4096 x 2160 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	25.5
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	93.9	79.5
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	55.2	47.7
Call of Duty: Mobile	51.1	43.1
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	79.8	67.7
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	114.9	99.7
Real Racing 3	112.8	59.6
Sniper 3D	122.7	76.3
Need for Speed No Limits	77.4	57.2
Mortal Kombat X	81.3	69.2
CSR Racing 2	67.5	66.8

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	240 MP
Dual Camera resolution	32 MP	48 MP
Image Signal Processor (ISP)
Video Encoding FPS	240	120
Video Encoding resolution	4K, 2K, FullHD	8K, 4K (Ultra HD), 2K, FullHD
Codec support	H.264, H.265/HEVC, AV1	H.264, 10-bit H.265/HEVC, VP9

Networks and Navigation

Modem	Sub 6GHz 5G Multi-Mode	Exynos Modem 5200
Download speed	4700 MBit/s.	14000 MBit/s.
Upload speed	2500 MBit/s.	12000 MBit/s.
Navigation	QZSS L1CA+ L5, Galileo E1 + E5a, Glonass L1OF, NavIC, BeiDou B1I+ B2a + B1C, GPS L1CA+L5	Galileo, QZSS, GPS, Glonass, Beidou, SBAS
NFC support	Yes	No
5G support	Yes	No

Result:
The number of parameters for which MediaTek Dimensity 8100 is better: 28
The number of parameters for which Samsung Exynos 1080 is better: 12
You need to understand that you should not sightlessly trust the automatic comparison on the table. It is better to just watch the full video of joint comparison and listen to what those who really appreciated the capabilities of both SoCs 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.

Exynos 1080 SoC - all data

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

• Exynos 1080 specs and review.