MediaTek Dimensity 8100 vs Samsung Exynos 2100

Comparisons 17-05-2022

Detailed compare data of MediaTek Dimensity 8100 vs Samsung Exynos 2100, examination of graphics processors (GPU). A thorough review of all the specifications of the SoCs, so that it can be easier to understand, is summarized in the table. From the video comparison, you can get the results of parallel examination in special testing software like Neocore, PassMark, AnTuTu, Quadrant, PCMark, Vellamo, 3DMark, Geekbench, GFXBench, even the gaming performance of SoCs in Call of Duty, Madout2, GTA, Minecraft, Asphalt 9, Fortnite, PUBG etc.
After reading the results these tests and videos, you already be able to understand which SoCs is better to buy MediaTek Dimensity 8100 or Exynos 2100.

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%

Exynos 2100

98%

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

MediaTek Dimensity 8100

89%

Exynos 2100

95%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

MediaTek Dimensity 8100

92%

Exynos 2100

91%

Antutu 8

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

	MediaTek Dimensity 8100	Exynos 2100
Total score	785369	672647
CPU	219905	188336
GPU	298431	255602
MEM	125656	107633
UX	141372	121079

GeekBench 5.2

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

	MediaTek Dimensity 8100	Exynos 2100
Single-Core	1157	1321
Multi-Core	4056	4216

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	MediaTek Dimensity 8100	Exynos 2100
Frequency	2850 MHz	2910 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	2x2.91 GHz Cortex-X1 2x2.81 GHz ARM Cortex-A78 4x2.21 GHz ARM Cortex-A55
Power consumption (TDP)	8 W	9 W
Memory type	LPDDR5	LPDDR5
Max. Memory	32 Gb	16 Gb
Memory Frequency	6400	2133
Memory bandwidth	48	51.2
Neural Processor (NPU)	Yes	Yes
L1 cache	64 KB
L2 cache	640 KB
L3 cache	16 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 Exynos 2100 is 2% 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 MP14
GPU Frequency	600 MHz	700 MHz
GFloPS	912	976
# 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	25.3
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	93.9	78.7
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	55.2	47.4
Call of Duty: Mobile	51.1	43.6
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	79.8	67.7
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	114.9	98.6
Real Racing 3	112.8	83
Sniper 3D	122.7	90.1
Need for Speed No Limits	77.4	75.8
Mortal Kombat X	81.3	54.5
CSR Racing 2	67.5	66.4

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	QZSS, NaVIC, Beidou, SBAS, Galileo, GPS, Glonass
NFC support	Yes	No
5G support	Yes	Yes

Result:
The number of parameters for which MediaTek Dimensity 8100 is better: 25
The number of parameters for which Samsung Exynos 2100 is better: 14
Please note that you do not need to sightlessly trust the software comparison of the table. It is better to just watch the full video of parallel testing and hear what people say who really appreciated the capabilities of both CPUs, 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 2100 SoC - all data

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

• Exynos 2100 specs and review.