MediaTek Dimensity 8300 vs Apple M1

Comparisons 08-06-2023

Comprehensive compare data of MediaTek Dimensity 8300 vs Apple M1, testing of graphics chips (GPU). A careful review of all the technical characteristics of the chips, to make it easier to read, is summarized in the table. From the comparison video, you can get the results of joint testing in special test applications like Neocore, PassMark, Geekbench, AnTuTu, 3DMark, Vellamo, PCMark, GFXBench, Quadrant, even the gaming performance of processors in Call of Duty, Fortnite, Minecraft, Madout2, PUBG, Asphalt 9, GTA etc.
After looking at the data of all tests and videos, you can already make an informed decision about which chipset is better to buy Dimensity 8300 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

74%

86%

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

Dimensity 8300

87%

78%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

Dimensity 8300

72%

83%

Antutu v10, 9

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

	Dimensity 8300	M1
Total score	1035505	1204017
CPU	289949	337129
GPU	393482	457523
MEM	165670	192638
UX	186390	216731

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	Dimensity 8300	M1
Single-Core	1184	1807
Multi-Core	4305	7691

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	Dimensity 8300	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	1x2.8 GHz ARM Cortex-X3 3x2.4 GHz ARM Cortex-A714 4x1.6 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 in terms of CPU frequency. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption.

GPU and Media

GPU	Mali-G52 MP6	Apple M1
GPU Frequency	850 MHz	3200 MHz
GFloPS	426	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	39.3	46.1
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	122.6	142.7
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	73.4	85.7
Call of Duty: Mobile	67.5	78.7
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	104.9	122.1
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	151.2	176.2
Real Racing 3	147.5	171.6
Sniper 3D	162.4	188.1
Need for Speed No Limits	102.1	119.3
Mortal Kombat X	105.3	123.4
CSR Racing 2	88.3	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	NavIC, GPS L1CA+L5, BeiDou B1I+ B2a + B1C, Glonass L1OF, Galileo E1 + E5a, QZSS L1CA+ L5	Galileo, GLONASS, GPS, Beidou
NFC support	Yes	Yes
5G support	Yes	Yes

Result:
The number of parameters for which MediaTek Dimensity 8300 is better: 7
The number of parameters for which Apple M1 is better: 33
Please note that you do not need to sightlessly trust the automatic comparison on the table. You can watch video from beginning to end of parallel testing and listen to what those who really appreciated the capabilities of both processors think, as well as read the test results at the links below.

Dimensity 8300 SoC - all data

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

• Dimensity 8300 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.