MediaTek Dimensity 9200 vs Apple M1

Comparisons 29-10-2022

Comprehensive testing data of MediaTek Dimensity 9200 vs Apple M1, compare of graphics processors (GPU). A careful review of all the specifications of the CPUs, to make it easier to understand, is summarized in the table. From the comparison video, you can get the results of joint testing in software tests like Quadrant, 3DMark, PassMark, Neocore, PCMark, GFXBench, Geekbench, Vellamo, AnTuTu, and how good the chipsets are in games Madout2, Minecraft, PUBG, Asphalt 9, Call of Duty, GTA, Fortnite etc.
After reading the results these tests and videos, you already be able to know which processors is better to buy Dimensity 9200 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 9200

91%

86%

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

Dimensity 9200

84%

78%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

Dimensity 9200

89%

83%

Antutu v10, 9

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

	Dimensity 9200	M1
Total score	1268278	1204017
CPU	355109	337129
GPU	481953	457523
MEM	202930	192638
UX	228299	216731

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	Dimensity 9200	M1
Single-Core	1450	1807
Multi-Core	5272	7691

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	Dimensity 9200	M1
Frequency	3000 MHz	3200 MHz
Cores	8	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	4 nm	5 nm
Transistors count	9200 millions	16000 millions
Core configuration	1x3.0 GHz ARM Cortex-X3 3x2.6 GHz ARM Cortex-X2 4x1.7 GHz ARM Cortex-A710	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 6% better than Dimensity 9200 in terms of CPU frequency. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption.

GPU and Media

GPU	Immortalis-G715 MC16	Apple M1
GPU Frequency	750 MHz	3200 MHz
GFloPS	3200	2600
# of Cores	16	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	48.1	46.1
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	150.3	142.7
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	90.9	85.7
Call of Duty: Mobile	83.6	78.7
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	128.2	122.1
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	185.4	176.2
Real Racing 3	180.1	171.6
Sniper 3D	198.7	188.1
Need for Speed No Limits	125.7	119.3
Mortal Kombat X	130.3	123.4
CSR Racing 2	108.2	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	3100 MBit/s.	6000 MBit/s.
Navigation	Galileo E1 + E5a, GPS L1CA+L5, BeiDou B1I+ B2a + B1C, QZSS L1CA+ L5, NavIC, Glonass L1OF	Galileo, GLONASS, GPS, Beidou
NFC support	Yes	Yes
5G support	Yes	Yes

Result:
The number of parameters for which MediaTek Dimensity 9200 is better: 25
The number of parameters for which Apple M1 is better: 15
Please note that you do not need to blindly trust the software comparison on the table. It is better to just watch the full video of joint testing and hear what those who really appreciated the capabilities of both SoCs think, and also read the test results on the links under the article.

Dimensity 9200 SoC - all data

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

• Dimensity 9200 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.