Samsung Exynos 2100 vs MediaTek Dimensity 1000C

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

Samsung Exynos 2100 or Samsung Exynos 2100 – 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 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.
The MediaTek Dimensity 1000C features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2020 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Mediatek Dimensity series.
Samsung Exynos 2100 Group MediaTek Dimensity 1000
5 Generation 1
Samsung Exynos 2100 Name MediaTek Dimensity 1000C
Mobile Segment Mobile
Samsung Exynos Family Mediatek Dimensity
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

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.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The MediaTek Dimensity 1000C has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 2.0 GHz.
Processors with hybrid (big.LITTLE) architecture strike a balance between performance and power efficiency, making them ideal for mobile devices.
2.8 GHz B-Core Frequency 2.0 GHz
hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE) Core architecture hybrid (big.LITTLE)
1x Cortex-X1 Cores A 4x Cortex-A77
8 CPU Cores 8
4x Cortex-A55 Cores C None
No Overclocking No
2.2 GHz C-Core Frequency None
No Hyperthreading No
2.9 GHz A-Core Frequency 2.0 GHz
3x Cortex-A78 Cores B 4x Cortex-A55
8 Threads 8
 
 

Internal Graphics

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.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The MediaTek Dimensity 1000C has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the MediaTek Dimensity 1000C uses the ARM Mali-G57 MP5, which has 80 texture shaders
and 5 execution units.
-- GPU (Turbo) --
5 nm Technology 7 nm
12 Direct X 12
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 4.0 GB
14 Execution units 5
Q4/2020 Release date Q2/2020
ARM Mali-G78 MP14 GPU name ARM Mali-G57 MP5
224 Shaders 80
0.76 GHz GPU frequency 0.95 GHz
Vallhall 2 Generation Vallhall 1
-- Max. displays --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware Mediatek APU 3.0
 
 

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

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.
LPDDR5-6400 Memory type LPDDR4X-1866
51.2 GB/s Bandwidth --
No AES-NI No
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
12.0 GB Max. Memory 12.0 GB
4 Memory channels 4
 
 

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 Samsung Exynos 2100 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 1000C is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
None Virtualization None
5 nm Technology 7 nm
ARMv8-A64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) ARMv8-A64 (64 bit)
ISA extensions
-- Part Number MT6883Z/CZA
-- Chip design Chiplet
Q1/2021 Release date Q3/2020
-- Release price --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
0 bytes L3-Cache 0 bytes
Socket
Android Operating systems Android
Cortex-X1/-A78/-A55 Architecture Cortex-A77 / Cortex-A55
 
 

Samsung Exynos 2100 and MediaTek Dimensity 1000C in leaderboards