Apple M2 vs MediaTek Dimensity 9200

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

Apple M2 or Apple M2 – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Apple M2 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2022 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Apple M series series.
The MediaTek Dimensity 9200 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2022 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Mediatek Dimensity series.
Mobile Segment Mobile
Apple M2 Name MediaTek Dimensity 9200
Apple M series Family Mediatek Dimensity
2 Generation 4
Apple M2 Group MediaTek Dimensity 9200
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Apple M2 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 3.5 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
Processors with hybrid (big.LITTLE) architecture strike a balance between performance and power efficiency, making them ideal for mobile devices.
The MediaTek Dimensity 9200 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 3.05 GHz.
None None 4x Cortex-A510
None None 1.8 GHz
2.8 GHz B-Core Frequency 2.85 GHz
3.5 GHz A-Core Frequency 3.05 GHz
4x Blizzard Cores B 3x Cortex-A715
4x Avalanche Cores A 1x Cortex-X3
No Overclocking No
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE)
8 Threads 8
No Hyperthreading No
8 CPU Cores 8
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Apple M2 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Apple M2 uses the Apple M2 (10 Core), which has 1280 texture shaders
and 160 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The MediaTek Dimensity 9200 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
and 11 execution units.
1.4 GHz GPU frequency 0.98 GHz
Q2/2022 Release date Q4/2022
-- Direct X 12
Apple M2 (10 Core) GPU name ARM Immortalis-G715 MP11
5 nm Technology 4 nm
-- Max. displays --
1280 Shaders --
24.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
160 Execution units 11
2 Generation Vallhall
-- GPU (Turbo) --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

16 Neural cores @ 15.8 TOPS AI specifications --
Apple Neural Engine AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
Decode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
No AV1 Decode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 24.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 4
24.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI No
No ECC No
102.4 GB/s Bandwidth 68.3 GB/s
LPDDR5-6400 Memory type LPDDR5X-8533
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 22 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
100 °C Tjunction max --
22 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) None
10 W TDP down None
 
 

Technical details

The Apple M2 is manufactured using a 5 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The MediaTek Dimensity 9200 is manufactured using a 4 nm process.
Q2/2022 Release date Q4/2022
-- Part Number MT6985
20.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
Apple Virtualization Framework Virtualization None
Rosetta 2 x86-Emulation ISA extensions
Chiplet Chip design Chiplet
M2 Architecture Cortex-X3 / -A715 / -A510
5 nm Technology 4 nm
Socket
macOS, iPadOS Operating systems Android
-- Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
ARMv8-A64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) ARMv9-A64 (64 bit)
0 bytes L3-Cache 0 bytes