MediaTek Dimensity 8200-Ultra vs Samsung Exynos 1280

Comparisons   29-10-2024
   Full testing data of MediaTek Dimensity 8200-Ultra vs Samsung Exynos 1280, comparison of graphics processors (GPU). A step-by-step analysis of all the technical characteristics, to make it easier to read, is presented in the form of the table. From the comparison video, you can get the results of parallel examination in software tests like Geekbench, GFXBench, Neocore, 3DMark, Quadrant, AnTuTu, PCMark, Vellamo, PassMark, even the gaming performance of SoCs in PUBG, Asphalt 9, GTA, Fortnite, Minecraft, Call of Duty, Madout2 etc.
   After looking at the data of all tests and videos, you can already make an informed decision about which SoCs is better to buy MediaTek Dimensity 8200-Ultra or Exynos 1280.

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 8200-Ultra

47%

Exynos 1280

28%

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

MediaTek Dimensity 8200-Ultra

84%

Exynos 1280

84%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

MediaTek Dimensity 8200-Ultra

44%

Exynos 1280

25%

Antutu v10, 9

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

	MediaTek Dimensity 8200-Ultra	Exynos 1280
Total score	1024044	396142
CPU	286722	110926
GPU	389132	150533
MEM	163842	63386
UX	184337	71298

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	MediaTek Dimensity 8200-Ultra	Exynos 1280
Single-Core	1253	709
Multi-Core	4256	1926

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	MediaTek Dimensity 8200-Ultra	Exynos 1280
Frequency	3100 MHz	2400 MHz
Cores	8	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	4 nm	5 nm
Transistors count	8600 millions	4800 millions
Core configuration	1x3.1 GHz ARM Cortex-A78 3x3.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A78 4x2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A55	2x2.4 GHz ARM Cortex-A78 6x2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A55
Power consumption (TDP)	6 W	8 W
Memory type	LPDDR5x	LPDDR5
Max. Memory	32 Gb	8 Gb
Memory Frequency	6400	1866
Memory bandwidth	51	44
Neural Processor (NPU)	Yes	Yes
L1 cache	1 MB
L2 cache	2 MB
L3 cache	4 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 MediaTek Dimensity 8200-Ultra is 22% better than Exynos 1280 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-G68 MP6
GPU Frequency	600 MHz	700 MHz
GFloPS	912	684
# 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	38.4	28.5
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	121.7	44.1
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	72.2	54.7
Call of Duty: Mobile	66.7	36.7
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	103.9	36.3
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	149.1	54.7
Real Racing 3	145.2	68.1
Sniper 3D	160.3	70.5
Need for Speed No Limits	100.3	76.7
Mortal Kombat X	104.7	70.7
CSR Racing 2	87.2	65.8

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 v10, 9 and GeekBench 6, 5.2 becnmarks.

Cameras

Camera resolution	320 MP	108 MP
Dual Camera resolution	64 MP	32 MP
Image Signal Processor (ISP)	Imagiq 785 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.	2550 MBit/s.
Upload speed	2750 MBit/s.	1280 MBit/s.
Navigation	Galileo E1 + E5a, BeiDou B1I+ B2a + B1C, NavIC, Glonass L1OF, QZSS L1CA+ L5, GPS L1CA+L5	QZSS, SBAS, Galileo, GPS, Glonass, Beidou
NFC support	Yes	No
5G support	Yes	No

Result:
The number of parameters for which MediaTek Dimensity 8200-Ultra is better: 36
The number of parameters for which Samsung Exynos 1280 is better: 5
You need to understand that you should not sightlessly trust the software comparison on the table. It is better to just watch the full video of joint testing and listen to what people think who really appreciated the capabilities of both SoCs, and also read the test results on the links under the article.

MediaTek Dimensity 8200-Ultra SoC - all data

• Devices lists
• Benchmarks
• PUBG mobile
• Fortnite Mobile
• Antutu v10
• 3DMark
• GeekBench 6, 5 mobile

• MediaTek Dimensity 8200-Ultra specs and review.

Exynos 1280 SoC - all data

• Devices lists
• Benchmarks
• PUBG mobile
• Fortnite Mobile
• Antutu v10
• 3DMark
• GeekBench 6, 5 mobile

• Exynos 1280 specs and review.