Mediatek Dimensity 900 vs MediaTek Dimensity 1200

Comparisons 14-05-2021

Full comparison data of Mediatek Dimensity 900 vs MediaTek Dimensity 1200, testing of graphics processors (GPU). A careful analysis of all the technical characteristics, to make it easier to read, is summarized in the table. From the video comparison, you can get the results of parallel examination in special testing software like 3DMark, PCMark, PassMark, Quadrant, Neocore, Vellamo, Geekbench, GFXBench, AnTuTu, even the gaming performance of SoCs in PUBG, Minecraft, Fortnite, Madout2, GTA, Asphalt 9, Call of Duty etc.
After looking at the data of joint tests and videos, you can already make an briefed decision about which CPU is better to buy Dimensity 900 or Dimensity 1200.

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

81%

Dimensity 1200

95%

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

Dimensity 900

73%

Dimensity 1200

87%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

Dimensity 900

74%

Dimensity 1200

89%

Antutu 8

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

	Dimensity 900	Dimensity 1200
Total score	489934	634362
CPU	135989	163368
GPU	116434	139627
MEM	88895	106600
UX	77760	93142

GeekBench 5.2

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

	Dimensity 900	Dimensity 1200
Single-Core	1049	1349
Multi-Core	3464	4187

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	Dimensity 900	Dimensity 1200
Frequency	2600 MHz	3000 MHz
Cores	8	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	7 nm	6 nm
Transistors count		5800 millions
Core configuration	4x2.4 GHz ARM Cortex-A78 4x2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A55	1x3.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A78 3x2.6 GHz ARM Cortex-A78 4x2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A55
Power consumption (TDP)	7 W	10 W
Memory type	LPDDR4x, LPDDR5	LPDDR4x
Max. Memory	16 Gb	16 Gb
Memory Frequency	2133	4266
Memory bandwidth	24	29
Neural Processor (NPU)	Yes	Yes
L1 cache		32 KB
L2 cache		320 KB
L3 cache		8 MB
Instruction set architecture (ISA)	ARMv8.4-A	ARMv8-A

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here Dimensity 1200 is 13% 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-G77 MC9
GPU Frequency	700 MHz	800 MHz
GFloPS	684	504
# of Cores	24	9
# of Shader Units
Display	2520 x 1080 pixels	2520 x 1080 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		28.8
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)		71.4
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra		98.5
Call of Duty: Mobile		55.5
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)		61.6
Minecraft: Pocket Edition		89.5
Real Racing 3		197
Sniper 3D		216.7
Need for Speed No Limits		157.6
Mortal Kombat X		157.6
CSR Racing 2		137.9

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	200 MP
Dual Camera resolution	20 MP	32 MP
Image Signal Processor (ISP)
Video Encoding FPS	240	240
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	Sub 6GHz 5G Multi-Mode
Download speed	2770 MBit/s.	4700 MBit/s.
Upload speed	1800 MBit/s.	2500 MBit/s.
Navigation	Glonass L1OF, BeiDou B1I+ B2a, GPS L1CA+L5, QZSS L1CA+ L5, NavIC, Galileo E1 + E5a	Galileo E1 + E5a, GPS L1CA+L5, Glonass L1OF, NavIC, QZSS L1CA+ L5, BeiDou B1I+ B2a
NFC support	No	Yes
5G support	Yes	Yes

Result:
The number of parameters for which Mediatek Dimensity 900 is better: 5
The number of parameters for which MediaTek Dimensity 1200 is better: 32
You need to understand that you should not sightlessly trust the software comparison on the table. It is better to just watch the full video of joint comparison and listen to what people say who really appreciated the capabilities of both processors, as well as read the test results at the links below.
• Devices lists
• Benchmarks
• PUBG mobile
• Fortnite Mobile
• Antutu 8
• 3DMark
• GeekBench 5 mobile

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