MediaTek Dimensity 8300-Ultra vs Samsung Exynos 1280

Comparisons 18-01-2024

Comprehensive testing data of MediaTek Dimensity 8300-Ultra vs Samsung Exynos 1280, compare of graphics processors (GPU). A thorough review of all the specifications of the processors, to make it easier to understand, is made by the table. From the comparison video, you can get the results of parallel examination in special testing software like PassMark, Neocore, PCMark, Geekbench, 3DMark, Quadrant, AnTuTu, GFXBench, Vellamo, even the gaming performance of processors in PUBG, GTA, Asphalt 9, Fortnite, Madout2, Call of Duty, Minecraft etc.
After looking at the data these tests and videos, you already be able to know which processors is better to buy Dimensity 8300-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

Dimensity 8300-Ultra

50%

Exynos 1280

28%

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

Dimensity 8300-Ultra

89%

Exynos 1280

84%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

Dimensity 8300-Ultra

47%

Exynos 1280

25%

Antutu v10, 9

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

	Dimensity 8300-Ultra	Exynos 1280
Total score	1087280	396142
CPU	304447	110926
GPU	413163	150533
MEM	173955	63386
UX	195710	71298

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	Dimensity 8300-Ultra	Exynos 1280
Single-Core	1243	709
Multi-Core	4520	1926

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	Dimensity 8300-Ultra	Exynos 1280
Frequency	2800 MHz	2400 MHz
Cores	8	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	4 nm	5 nm
Transistors count	8800 millions	4800 millions
Core configuration	4x2.8 GHz ARM Cortex-A715 4x1.5 GHz ARM Cortex-A510	2x2.4 GHz ARM Cortex-A78 6x2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A55
Power consumption (TDP)	7 W	8 W
Memory type	LPDDR5x	LPDDR5
Max. Memory	32 Gb	8 Gb
Memory Frequency	7500	1866
Memory bandwidth	52	44
Neural Processor (NPU)	Yes	Yes
L1 cache	1 MB
L2 cache	8 MB
L3 cache	32 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 Dimensity 8300-Ultra is 14% 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-G615	Mali-G68 MP6
GPU Frequency	700 MHz	700 MHz
GFloPS	1064	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		28.5
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)		44.1
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra		54.7
Call of Duty: Mobile		36.7
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)		36.3
Minecraft: Pocket Edition		54.7
Real Racing 3		68.1
Sniper 3D		70.5
Need for Speed No Limits		76.7
Mortal Kombat X		70.7
CSR Racing 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)
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	7500 MBit/s.	2550 MBit/s.
Upload speed	2500 MBit/s.	1280 MBit/s.
Navigation	Glonass L1OF, GPS L1CA+L5, Galileo E1 + E5a, QZSS L1CA+ L5, BeiDou B1I+ B2a + B1C, NavIC	QZSS, SBAS, Galileo, GPS, Glonass, Beidou
NFC support	Yes	No
5G support	Yes	No

Result:
The number of parameters for which MediaTek Dimensity 8300-Ultra is better: 25
The number of parameters for which Samsung Exynos 1280 is better: 16
You need to understand that you should not blindly trust the software comparison on the table. It is better to just watch the full video of joint testing and hear what people say who really appreciated the capabilities of both CPUs, 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.

Exynos 1280 SoC - all data

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

• Exynos 1280 specs and review.