MediaTek Dimensity 8200 vs Apple M2

Comparisons 09-12-2022

Full testing data of MediaTek Dimensity 8200 vs Apple M2, comparison of graphics processors (GPU). A careful analysis of all the specifications, so that it can be easier to understand, is summarized in the table. From the comparison video, you can get the results of joint testing in special testing software such as PCMark, PassMark, AnTuTu, GFXBench, Neocore, Geekbench, Quadrant, Vellamo, 3DMark, and how good the CPUs are in games Madout2, GTA, Minecraft, PUBG, Fortnite, Call of Duty, Asphalt 9 etc.
After looking at the data of parallel tests and videos, you can already make an briefed decision about which CPU is better to buy Dimensity 8200 or Apple M2.

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

Dimensity 8200

71%

Apple M2

99%

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

Dimensity 8200

84%

Apple M2

82%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

Dimensity 8200

70%

Apple M2

96%

Antutu v10, 9

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

	Dimensity 8200	Apple M2
Total score	994025	1377794
CPU	278320	385778
GPU	377731	523560
MEM	159047	220445
UX	178931	248006

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	Dimensity 8200	Apple M2
Single-Core	1216	1896
Multi-Core	4132	8862

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	Dimensity 8200	Apple M2
Frequency	3100 MHz	3490 MHz
Cores	8	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	4 nm	5 nm
Transistors count	8600 millions	20000 millions
Core configuration	1x3.1 GHz ARM Cortex-A78 3x3.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A78 4x2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A55	4x3.49 GHz Avalanche 4x2.39 GHz Blizzard
Power consumption (TDP)	8 W	4 W
Memory type	LPDDR5x	LPDDR5
Max. Memory	32 Gb	64 Gb
Memory Frequency	6400	6400
Memory bandwidth	48	76
Neural Processor (NPU)	Yes	Yes
L1 cache	1 MB	2 Mb
L2 cache	2 MB	8 MB
L3 cache	4 MB	16 MB
Instruction set architecture (ISA)	ARMv8-A	ARMv8.5-A

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here Apple M2 is 11% better than Dimensity 8200 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 M2
GPU Frequency	600 MHz	3490 MHz
GFloPS	912	3600
# of Cores	6	10
# of Shader Units		2560
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	37.1	52.3
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	118.8	163.8
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	69.2	98.3
Call of Duty: Mobile	64.8	90.5
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	100.3	139.5
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	145.9	201.1
Real Racing 3	141.1	196.5
Sniper 3D	155.5	215.6
Need for Speed No Limits	98.2	136.3
Mortal Kombat X	101.5	141.8
CSR Racing 2	85.8	117.5

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	63 MP
Dual Camera resolution	64 MP	24 MP
Image Signal Processor (ISP)	Imagiq 785 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	Apple Modem 5G
Download speed	4700 MBit/s.	12500 MBit/s.
Upload speed	2750 MBit/s.	7500 MBit/s.
Navigation	QZSS L1CA+ L5, NavIC, Galileo E1 + E5a, GPS L1CA+L5, BeiDou B1I+ B2a + B1C, Glonass L1OF	Galileo, GPS, Beidou
NFC support	Yes	Yes
5G support	Yes	Yes

Result:
The number of parameters for which MediaTek Dimensity 8200 is better: 5
The number of parameters for which Apple M2 is better: 35
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 listen to what people think who really appreciated the capabilities of both processors, as well as read the test results at the links below.

Dimensity 8200 SoC - all data

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

• Dimensity 8200 specs and review.

Apple M2 SoC - all data

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

• Apple M2 specs and review.