MediaTek Dimensity 8300-Ultra vs Apple M1

Comparisons 18-01-2024

Comprehensive testing data of MediaTek Dimensity 8300-Ultra vs Apple M1, compare of graphics processors (GPU). A careful review of all the specifications of the CPUs, to make it easier to understand, is summarized in the table. From the comparison video, you can get the results of joint testing in software tests like Quadrant, 3DMark, PassMark, Neocore, PCMark, GFXBench, Geekbench, Vellamo, AnTuTu, and how good the chipsets are in games Madout2, Minecraft, PUBG, Asphalt 9, Call of Duty, GTA, Fortnite etc.
After reading the results these tests and videos, you already be able to know which processors is better to buy MediaTek Dimensity 8300-Ultra or M1.

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%

86%

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

Dimensity 8300-Ultra

89%

78%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

Dimensity 8300-Ultra

47%

83%

Antutu v10, 9

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

	Dimensity 8300-Ultra	M1
Total score	1087280	1204017
CPU	304447	337129
GPU	413163	457523
MEM	173955	192638
UX	195710	216731

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	Dimensity 8300-Ultra	M1
Single-Core	1243	1807
Multi-Core	4520	7691

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	Dimensity 8300-Ultra	M1
Frequency	2800 MHz	3200 MHz
Cores	8	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	4 nm	5 nm
Transistors count	8800 millions	16000 millions
Core configuration	4x2.8 GHz ARM Cortex-A715 4x1.5 GHz ARM Cortex-A510	4x3.2 GHz Firestorm 4x2.0 GHz Icestorm
Power consumption (TDP)	7 W	5 W
Memory type	LPDDR5x	LPDDR4X
Max. Memory	32 Gb	32 Gb
Memory Frequency	7500	2666
Memory bandwidth	52	64
Neural Processor (NPU)	Yes	Yes
L1 cache	1 MB	48 KB
L2 cache	8 MB	4 MB
L3 cache	32 MB	12 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 M1 is 12% better than Dimensity 8300-Ultra 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 M1
GPU Frequency	700 MHz	3200 MHz
GFloPS	1064	2600
# of Cores	6	8
# of Shader Units		128
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		46.1
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)		142.7
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra		85.7
Call of Duty: Mobile		78.7
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)		122.1
Minecraft: Pocket Edition		176.2
Real Racing 3		171.6
Sniper 3D		188.1
Need for Speed No Limits		119.3
Mortal Kombat X		123.4
CSR Racing 2		102.7

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	24 MP
Dual Camera resolution	64 MP	24 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	Snapdragon X80 5G
Download speed	7500 MBit/s.	9500 MBit/s.
Upload speed	2500 MBit/s.	6000 MBit/s.
Navigation	Glonass L1OF, GPS L1CA+L5, Galileo E1 + E5a, QZSS L1CA+ L5, BeiDou B1I+ B2a + B1C, NavIC	Galileo, GLONASS, GPS, Beidou
NFC support	Yes	Yes
5G support	Yes	Yes

Result:
The number of parameters for which MediaTek Dimensity 8300-Ultra is better: 7
The number of parameters for which Apple M1 is better: 33
You need to understand that you should not sightlessly trust the software comparison on the table. You can watch video from beginning to end of joint testing and hear what people think who really appreciated the capabilities of both chipsets, and also read the test results on the links under the article.

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.

M1 SoC - all data

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

• M1 specs and review.