MediaTek Dimensity 8300-Ultra vs Apple M2

Comparisons   18-01-2024
   Comprehensive comparison data of MediaTek Dimensity 8300-Ultra vs Apple M2, testing of graphics chips (GPU). A step-by-step analysis of all the specifications, so that it can be easier to understand, is summarized in the table. From the video comparison, you can get the results of joint testing in special testing software like Quadrant, PassMark, 3DMark, AnTuTu, PCMark, GFXBench, Neocore, Geekbench, Vellamo, even the gaming performance of SoCs in Asphalt 9, GTA, PUBG, Call of Duty, Fortnite, Madout2, Minecraft etc.
   After reading the results of all tests and videos, you already be able to know which chipset is better to buy MediaTek Dimensity 8300-Ultra 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 8300-Ultra

50%

Apple M2

99%

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

Dimensity 8300-Ultra

89%

Apple M2

82%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

Dimensity 8300-Ultra

47%

Apple M2

96%

Antutu v10, 9

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

	Dimensity 8300-Ultra	Apple M2
Total score	1087280	1377794
CPU	304447	385778
GPU	413163	523560
MEM	173955	220445
UX	195710	248006

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	Dimensity 8300-Ultra	Apple M2
Single-Core	1243	1896
Multi-Core	4520	8862

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	Dimensity 8300-Ultra	Apple M2
Frequency	2800 MHz	3490 MHz
Cores	8	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	4 nm	5 nm
Transistors count	8800 millions	20000 millions
Core configuration	4x2.8 GHz ARM Cortex-A715 4x1.5 GHz ARM Cortex-A510	4x3.49 GHz Avalanche 4x2.39 GHz Blizzard
Power consumption (TDP)	7 W	4 W
Memory type	LPDDR5x	LPDDR5
Max. Memory	32 Gb	64 Gb
Memory Frequency	7500	6400
Memory bandwidth	52	76
Neural Processor (NPU)	Yes	Yes
L1 cache	1 MB	2 Mb
L2 cache	8 MB	8 MB
L3 cache	32 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 19% 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 M2
GPU Frequency	700 MHz	3490 MHz
GFloPS	1064	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	41.7	52.3
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	128.2	163.8
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	77.5	98.3
Call of Duty: Mobile	71.2	90.5
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	111.1	139.5
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	159.3	201.1
Real Racing 3	154.9	196.5
Sniper 3D	169.8	215.6
Need for Speed No Limits	108.3	136.3
Mortal Kombat X	111.7	141.8
CSR Racing 2	92.6	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)		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	7500 MBit/s.	12500 MBit/s.
Upload speed	2500 MBit/s.	7500 MBit/s.
Navigation	Glonass L1OF, GPS L1CA+L5, Galileo E1 + E5a, QZSS L1CA+ L5, BeiDou B1I+ B2a + B1C, NavIC	Galileo, GPS, Beidou
NFC support	Yes	Yes
5G support	Yes	Yes

Result:
The number of parameters for which MediaTek Dimensity 8300-Ultra is better: 6
The number of parameters for which Apple M2 is better: 34
Please note that you do not need to sightlessly trust the software comparison of the table. You can watch video from beginning to end of parallel comparison and listen to what people say who really appreciated the capabilities of both chips, 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.

Apple M2 SoC - all data

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

• Apple M2 specs and review.