MediaTek Dimensity 1200 vs Samsung Exynos 2100

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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MediaTek Dimensity 1200 or MediaTek Dimensity 1200 – 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 MediaTek Dimensity 1200 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2021 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Mediatek Dimensity series.
The Samsung Exynos 2100 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2021 and belongs to the 5 generation of the Samsung Exynos series.
MediaTek Dimensity 1100/1200/1300 Group Samsung Exynos 2100
2 Generation 5
Mobile Segment Mobile
MediaTek Dimensity 1200 Name Samsung Exynos 2100
Mediatek Dimensity Family Samsung Exynos
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The MediaTek Dimensity 1200 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 3.0 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Samsung Exynos 2100 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 2.9 GHz.
4x Cortex-A55 Cores C 4x Cortex-A55
8 Threads 8
2.6 GHz B-Core Frequency 2.8 GHz
8 CPU Cores 8
hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE) Core architecture hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE)
1x Cortex-A78 Cores A 1x Cortex-X1
No Hyperthreading No
3.0 GHz A-Core Frequency 2.9 GHz
No Overclocking No
3x Cortex-A78 Cores B 3x Cortex-A78
2.0 GHz C-Core Frequency 2.2 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The MediaTek Dimensity 1200 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 uses the ARM Mali-G77 MP9, which has 144 texture shaders
and 9 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Samsung Exynos 2100 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Samsung Exynos 2100 uses the ARM Mali-G78 MP14, which has 224 texture shaders
and 14 execution units.
144 Shaders 224
Q2/2019 Release date Q4/2020
7 nm Technology 5 nm
12 Direct X 12
4.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Max. displays --
9 Execution units 14
0.85 GHz GPU frequency 0.76 GHz
Vallhall 1 Generation Vallhall 2
-- GPU (Turbo) --
ARM Mali-G77 MP9 GPU name ARM Mali-G78 MP14
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- 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 / Encode VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VC-1 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode AV1 Decode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 12.0 GB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
No AES-NI No
LPDDR4X-2133 Memory type LPDDR5-6400
No ECC No
0 bytes Max. Memory 12.0 GB
4 Memory channels 4
-- Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

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.
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The MediaTek Dimensity 1200 is manufactured using a 6 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 Samsung Exynos 2100 is manufactured using a 5 nm process.
Q1/2021 Release date Q1/2021
None Virtualization None
ISA extensions
6 nm Technology 5 nm
Chiplet Chip design --
-- Release price --
Cortex-A78 / Cortex-A55 Architecture Cortex-X1/-A78/-A55
0 bytes L3-Cache 0 bytes
Android Operating systems Android
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
ARMv8-A64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) ARMv8-A64 (64 bit)
MT6893 Part Number --
Socket
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

AnTuTu 9 Benchmark

Samsung Exynos 2100
8C 8T @ 2.9 GHz
724660
724660
MediaTek Dimensity 1200
8C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
669042
669042

AnTuTu 8 Benchmark

MediaTek Dimensity 1200
8C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
627817
627817
Samsung Exynos 2100
8C 8T @ 2.9 GHz
602990
602990

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Samsung Exynos 2100
8C 8T @ 2.9 GHz
3339
3339
MediaTek Dimensity 1200
8C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
3165
3165

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Samsung Exynos 2100
8C 8T @ 2.9 GHz
1334
1334
MediaTek Dimensity 1200
8C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
1114
1114

MediaTek Dimensity 1200 and Samsung Exynos 2100 in leaderboards