MediaTek Dimensity 9000 vs Apple M1

Comparisons   19-05-2022
   Comprehensive comparison data of MediaTek Dimensity 9000 vs Apple M1, examination of graphics chips (GPU). A careful review of all the specifications, so that it can be easier to read, is made by the table. From the video comparison, you can get the results of joint testing in special testing software like PassMark, GFXBench, Geekbench, AnTuTu, PCMark, Quadrant, Vellamo, Neocore, 3DMark, even the gaming performance of CPUs in Minecraft, Asphalt 9, Madout2, PUBG, Fortnite, Call of Duty, GTA etc.
   After reading the results of parallel tests and videos, you already be able to understand which chip is better to buy MediaTek Dimensity 9000 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

73%

86%

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

MediaTek Dimensity 9000

82%

78%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

MediaTek Dimensity 9000

72%

83%

Antutu v10, 9

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

	MediaTek Dimensity 9000	M1
Total score	1021474	1204017
CPU	286017	337129
GPU	388151	457523
MEM	163439	192638
UX	183864	216731

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	MediaTek Dimensity 9000	M1
Single-Core	1168	1807
Multi-Core	4246	7691

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	MediaTek Dimensity 9000	M1
Frequency	3050 MHz	3200 MHz
Cores	8	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	5 nm	5 nm
Transistors count	8400 millions	16000 millions
Core configuration	1x3.05 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	128 KB	48 KB
L2 cache	1024 KB	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 4% better than MediaTek Dimensity 9000 in terms of CPU frequency. 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	39.1	46.1
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	121.4	142.7
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	72.1	85.7
Call of Duty: Mobile	66.2	78.7
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	103.1	122.1
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	149.2	176.2
Real Racing 3	145.8	171.6
Sniper 3D	159.2	188.1
Need for Speed No Limits	101.4	119.3
Mortal Kombat X	104.2	123.4
CSR Racing 2	87.8	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	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	BeiDou B1I+ B2a + B1C, GPS L1CA+L5, QZSS L1CA+ L5, NavIC, Galileo E1 + E5a, Glonass L1OF	Galileo, GLONASS, GPS, Beidou
NFC support	Yes	Yes
5G support	Yes	Yes

Result:
The number of parameters for which MediaTek Dimensity 9000 is better: 6
The number of parameters for which Apple M1 is better: 33
You need to understand that you should not 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 CPUs think, and also read the test results on the links under the article.

MediaTek Dimensity 9000 SoC - all data

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

• MediaTek Dimensity 9000 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.