MediaTek Dimensity 8300-Ultra vs Apple A12Z Bionic

Comparisons   18-01-2024
   Comprehensive comparison data of MediaTek Dimensity 8300-Ultra vs Apple A12Z Bionic, testing of graphics chips (GPU). A thorough analysis of all the technical characteristics of the processors, to make it easier to read, is summarized in the table. From the comparison video, you can get the results of parallel examination in synthetic type tests such as 3DMark, Vellamo, Neocore, AnTuTu, GFXBench, PCMark, Quadrant, Geekbench, PassMark, even the gaming performance of chips in PUBG, Madout2, Fortnite, Asphalt 9, Call of Duty, GTA, Minecraft etc.
   After reading the results of parallel tests and videos, you can already make an informed decision about which CPU is better to buy MediaTek Dimensity 8300-Ultra or A12Z Bionic.

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 8300-Ultra

50%

A12Z Bionic

52%

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

Dimensity 8300-Ultra

89%

A12Z Bionic

72%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

Dimensity 8300-Ultra

47%

A12Z Bionic

49%

Antutu v10, 9

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

	Dimensity 8300-Ultra	A12Z Bionic
Total score	1087280	729707
CPU	304447	204317
GPU	413163	277290
MEM	173955	116753
UX	195710	131357

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	Dimensity 8300-Ultra	A12Z Bionic
Single-Core	1243	1332
Multi-Core	4520	4661

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	Dimensity 8300-Ultra	A12Z Bionic
Frequency	2800 MHz	2490 MHz
Cores	8	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	4 nm	7 nm
Transistors count	8800 millions	10000 millions
Core configuration	4x2.8 GHz ARM Cortex-A715 4x1.5 GHz ARM Cortex-A510	4x2.49GHz Vortex 4x1.6 GHz Tempest
Power consumption (TDP)	7 W	6 W
Memory type	LPDDR5x	LPDDR4X
Max. Memory	32 Gb	16 Gb
Memory Frequency	7500	2133
Memory bandwidth	52	42
Neural Processor (NPU)	Yes	Yes
L1 cache	1 MB	48 KB
L2 cache	8 MB	4 MB
L3 cache	32 MB	8 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 Dimensity 8300-Ultra is 11% better than A12Z Bionic in terms of CPU frequency. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption.

GPU and Media

GPU	Mali-G615	Apple A12Z Bionic
GPU Frequency	700 MHz	2500 MHz
GFloPS	1064	1486
# of Cores	6	8
# of Shader Units
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	41.7	28.8
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	128.2	86.5
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	77.5	52.4
Call of Duty: Mobile	71.2	48.4
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	111.1	74.9
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	159.3	107.7
Real Racing 3	154.9	104.8
Sniper 3D	169.8	115.3
Need for Speed No Limits	108.3	62.9
Mortal Kombat X	111.7	83.8
CSR Racing 2	92.6	68.1

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	12 MP
Dual Camera resolution	64 MP	12 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	Intel XMM 7560 LTE
Download speed	7500 MBit/s.	1000 MBit/s.
Upload speed	2500 MBit/s.	350 MBit/s.
Navigation	Glonass L1OF, GPS L1CA+L5, Galileo E1 + E5a, QZSS L1CA+ L5, BeiDou B1I+ B2a + B1C, NavIC	Beidou, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo
NFC support	Yes	Yes
5G support	Yes	No

Result:
The number of parameters for which MediaTek Dimensity 8300-Ultra is better: 28
The number of parameters for which Apple A12Z Bionic is better: 13
You need to understand that you should not sightlessly trust the automatic comparison on the table. You can watch video from beginning to end of joint testing and hear what those who really appreciated the capabilities of both chips think, as well as read the test results at the links below.

Dimensity 8300-Ultra SoC - all data

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

• Dimensity 8300-Ultra specs and review.

A12Z Bionic SoC - all data

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

• A12Z Bionic specs and review.