Mediatek Dimensity 900 vs HiSilicon Kirin 9000

Comparisons 14-05-2021

Comprehensive testing data of Mediatek Dimensity 900 vs HiSilicon Kirin 9000, comparison of graphics processors (GPU). A step-by-step analysis of all the specifications of the chips, so that it can be easier to read, is summarized in the table. From the comparison video, you can get the results of parallel examination in software tests like AnTuTu, Neocore, GFXBench, Geekbench, PassMark, Quadrant, PCMark, Vellamo, 3DMark, even the gaming performance of CPUs in Fortnite, PUBG, Madout2, Minecraft, GTA, Asphalt 9, Call of Duty etc.
After reading the results these tests and videos, you already be able to understand which processors is better to buy Dimensity 900 or Kirin 9000.

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 900

35%

Kirin 9000

50%

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

Dimensity 900

77%

Kirin 9000

78%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

Dimensity 900

34%

Kirin 9000

48%

Antutu 8

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

	Dimensity 900	Kirin 9000
Total score	489934	698731
CPU	137187	195645
GPU	186170	265527
MEM	78388	111800
UX	88196	125774

GeekBench 5.2

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

	Dimensity 900	Kirin 9000
Single-Core	1049	1023
Multi-Core	3464	3714

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	Dimensity 900	Kirin 9000
Frequency	2600 MHz	3130 MHz
Cores	8	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	7 nm	5 nm
Transistors count
Core configuration	4x2.4 GHz ARM Cortex-A78 4x2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A55	1x3 13 GHz ARM Cortex-A77 3x2.54 GHz ARM Cortex-A72 4x2.06 GHz ARM Cortex-A55
Power consumption (TDP)	7 W	6 W
Memory type	LPDDR4x, LPDDR5	LPDDR5, LPDDR4x
Max. Memory	16 Gb	16 Gb
Memory Frequency	2133	1600
Memory bandwidth	24	44
Neural Processor (NPU)	Yes	Yes
L1 cache
L2 cache
L3 cache
Instruction set architecture (ISA)	ARMv8.4-A	ARMv8.2-A

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here Kirin 9000 is 16% better than Dimensity 900 in terms of CPU frequency. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption.

GPU and Media

GPU	Mali-G68 MP6	Mali-G78 MP24
GPU Frequency	700 MHz	650 MHz
GFloPS	684	1076
# of Cores	24	24
# of Shader Units
Display	2520 x 1080 pixels	2560 x 1600 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	29.4	27.3
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	43.8	83.9
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	56.9	50.6
Call of Duty: Mobile	53.3	46.4
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	35.5	71.3
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	55.2	103.1
Real Racing 3	112.8	88.6
Sniper 3D	106.1	65.8
Need for Speed No Limits	78.7	60.7
Mortal Kombat X	90.5	65.8
CSR Racing 2	67.1	60.7

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 8 and GeekBench 5.2 becnmarks.

Cameras

Camera resolution	108 MP	128 MP
Dual Camera resolution	20 MP	64 MP
Image Signal Processor (ISP)
Video Encoding FPS	240	60
Video Encoding resolution	4K, 2K, FullHD	4K, 2K, FullHD
Codec support	H.264, H.265/HEVC	H.264, H.265/HEVC

Networks and Navigation

Modem	5G Multi-Mode	Balong 5G
Download speed	2770 MBit/s.	15000 MBit/s.
Upload speed	1800 MBit/s.	14000 MBit/s.
Navigation	Glonass L1OF, BeiDou B1I+ B2a, GPS L1CA+L5, QZSS L1CA+ L5, NavIC, Galileo E1 + E5a	GPS, Galileo, Glonass, Beidou
NFC support	No	Yes
5G support	Yes	No

Result:
The number of parameters for which Mediatek Dimensity 900 is better: 14
The number of parameters for which HiSilicon Kirin 9000 is better: 22
Please note that you do not need to blindly trust the software comparison of the table. It is better to just watch the full video of joint testing and listen to what those who really appreciated the capabilities of both chips think, as well as read the test results at the links below.

Dimensity 900 SoC - all data

• Devices lists
• Benchmarks
• PUBG mobile
• Fortnite Mobile
• Antutu 8
• 3DMark
• GeekBench 5 mobile

• Dimensity 900 specs and review.

Kirin 9000 SoC - all data

• Devices lists
• Benchmarks
• PUBG mobile
• Fortnite Mobile
• 3DMark
• Antutu 8
• GeekBench 5 mobile

• Kirin 9000 specs and review.