MediaTek Dimensity 9000 Plus vs Apple M1

Comparisons 13-07-2022

Comprehensive testing data of MediaTek Dimensity 9000 Plus vs Apple M1, 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 MediaTek Dimensity 9000 Plus 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

MediaTek Dimensity 9000 Plus

76%

86%

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

MediaTek Dimensity 9000 Plus

82%

78%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

MediaTek Dimensity 9000 Plus

75%

83%

Antutu 8

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

	MediaTek Dimensity 9000 Plus	M1
Total score	1062639	1204017
CPU	297529	337129
GPU	403808	457523
MEM	170016	192638
UX	191283	216731

GeekBench 5.2

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

	MediaTek Dimensity 9000 Plus	M1
Single-Core	1215	1807
Multi-Core	4417	7691

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	MediaTek Dimensity 9000 Plus	M1
Frequency	3200 MHz	3200 MHz
Cores	8	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	5 nm	5 nm
Transistors count	8400 millions	16000 millions
Core configuration	1x3.2 GHz ARM Cortex-X2 3x2.85 GHz ARM Cortex-A710 4x1.8 GHz ARM Cortex-A510	4x3.2 GHz Firestorm 4x2.0 GHz Icestorm
Power consumption (TDP)	8 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. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption.

GPU and Media

GPU	Mali-G710 MC10	Apple M1
GPU Frequency	850 MHz	3200 MHz
GFloPS	1648	2600
# of Cores	10	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	40.4	46.1
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	125.6	142.7
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	75.2	85.7
Call of Duty: Mobile	69.2	78.7
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	107.7	122.1
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	155.6	176.2
Real Racing 3	151.4	171.6
Sniper 3D	166.5	188.1
Need for Speed No Limits	105.3	119.3
Mortal Kombat X	108.1	123.4
CSR Racing 2	90.5	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 8 and GeekBench 5.2 becnmarks.

Cameras

Camera resolution	320 MP	24 MP
Dual Camera resolution	48 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	7000 MBit/s.	9500 MBit/s.
Upload speed	2500 MBit/s.	6000 MBit/s.
Navigation	Galileo E1 + E5a, GPS L1CA+L5, QZSS L1CA+ L5, NavIC, Glonass L1OF, BeiDou B1I+ B2a + B1C	Galileo, GLONASS, GPS, Beidou
NFC support	Yes	Yes
5G support	Yes	Yes

Result:
The number of parameters for which MediaTek Dimensity 9000 Plus is better: 7
The number of parameters for which Apple M1 is better: 31
Please note that you do not need to sightlessly trust the software comparison on the table. You can watch video from beginning to end of parallel comparison and listen to what people think who really appreciated the capabilities of both CPUs, as well as read the test results at the links below.

MediaTek Dimensity 9000 Plus SoC - all data

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

• MediaTek Dimensity 9000 Plus specs and review.

M1 SoC - all data

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

• M1 specs and review.