Samsung Exynos 1280 vs MediaTek Dimensity 800U

Comparisons   21-05-2022
   Detailed testing data of Samsung Exynos 1280 vs MediaTek Dimensity 800U, comparison of graphics processors (GPU). A thorough analysis of all the technical characteristics of the chips, so that it can be easier to read, is presented in the form of the table. From the video comparison, you can get the results of parallel examination in synthetic type tests like PassMark, 3DMark, Geekbench, Quadrant, Neocore, PCMark, AnTuTu, GFXBench, Vellamo, even the gaming performance of CPUs in Madout2, GTA, Fortnite, Minecraft, Asphalt 9, Call of Duty, PUBG etc.
   After reading the results of parallel tests and videos, you can already make an informed decision about which processors is better to buy Exynos 1280 or Dimensity 800U.

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

Exynos 1280

28%

Dimensity 800U

23%

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

Exynos 1280

84%

Dimensity 800U

76%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

Exynos 1280

25%

Dimensity 800U

22%

Antutu v10, 9

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

	Exynos 1280	Dimensity 800U
Total score	396142	329621
CPU	110926	92292
GPU	150533	125254
MEM	63386	52742
UX	71298	59341

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	Exynos 1280	Dimensity 800U
Single-Core	709	738
Multi-Core	1926	2510

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	Exynos 1280	Dimensity 800U
Frequency	2400 MHz	2400 MHz
Cores	8	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	5 nm	7 nm
Transistors count	4800 millions
Core configuration	2x2.4 GHz ARM Cortex-A78 6x2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A55	4x2.4 GHz ARM Cortex-A76 4x2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A55
Power consumption (TDP)	8 W	10 W
Memory type	LPDDR5	LPDDR4x
Max. Memory	8 Gb	12 Gb
Memory Frequency	1866	2133
Memory bandwidth	44	17.07
Neural Processor (NPU)	Yes	Yes
L1 cache
L2 cache
L3 cache	4 MB
Instruction set architecture (ISA)	ARMv8.3-A	ARMv8-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-G68 MP6	Mali-G57 MC3
GPU Frequency	700 MHz	650 MHz
GFloPS	684	512
# of Cores	24	3
# of Shader Units
Display	4096 x 2160 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	28.5	30.3
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	44.1	42.6
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	54.7	53.3
Call of Duty: Mobile	36.7	48.7
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	36.3	35.3
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	54.7	59.7
Real Racing 3	68.1	66.6
Sniper 3D	70.5	101.3
Need for Speed No Limits	76.7	95.9
Mortal Kombat X	70.7	61.3
CSR Racing 2	65.8	58.6

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	108 MP	64 MP
Dual Camera resolution	32 MP	20 MP
Image Signal Processor (ISP)
Video Encoding FPS	120	240
Video Encoding resolution	8K, 4K (Ultra HD), 2K, FullHD	4K, 2K, FullHD
Codec support	H.264, 10-bit H.265/HEVC, VP9	H.264, H.265/HEVC

Networks and Navigation

Modem	Exynos Modem 5200	5G Multi-Mode
Download speed	2550 MBit/s.	2300 MBit/s.
Upload speed	1280 MBit/s.	1200 MBit/s.
Navigation	QZSS, SBAS, Galileo, GPS, Glonass, Beidou	BeiDou B1I, QZSS L1CA, Glonass L1OF, Galileo E1, GPS L1CA
NFC support	No	Yes
5G support	No	Yes

Result:
The number of parameters for which Samsung Exynos 1280 is better: 27
The number of parameters for which MediaTek Dimensity 800U is better: 12
Please note that you do not need to blindly trust the software comparison of 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 SoCs, as well as read the test results at the links below.

Exynos 1280 SoC - all data

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

• Exynos 1280 specs and review.

Dimensity 800U SoC - all data

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

• Dimensity 800U specs and review.