Apple M3 Pro (11-CPU 14-GPU) | MediaTek Dimensity 1000C | |
CPU comparisonApple M3 Pro (11-CPU 14-GPU) or MediaTek Dimensity 1000C - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The Apple M3 Pro (11-CPU 14-GPU) has 11 cores with 11 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.06 GHz. Up to 36 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Apple M3 Pro (11-CPU 14-GPU) was released in Q4/2023. The MediaTek Dimensity 1000C has 8 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.00 GHz. The CPU supports up to 12 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The MediaTek Dimensity 1000C was released in Q3/2020. |
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Apple M series (25) | Family | Mediatek Dimensity (36) |
Apple M3 (6) | CPU group | MediaTek Dimensity 1000 (4) |
3 | Generation | 1 |
M3 | Architecture | Cortex-A77 / Cortex-A55 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
Apple M2 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU) | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Apple M3 Pro (11-CPU 14-GPU) has 11 CPU cores and can calculate 11 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Apple M3 Pro (11-CPU 14-GPU) is 0.70 GHz (4.06 GHz) while the MediaTek Dimensity 1000C has 8 CPU cores and 8 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the MediaTek Dimensity 1000C is at 2.00 GHz. |
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Apple M3 Pro (11-CPU 14-GPU) | Characteristic | MediaTek Dimensity 1000C |
11 | Cores | 8 |
11 | Threads | 8 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
0.70 GHz (4.06 GHz) 5x P-Core |
A-Core | 2.00 GHz 4x Cortex-A77 |
0.74 GHz (2.75 GHz) 6x E-Core |
B-Core | 2.00 GHz 4x Cortex-A55 |
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningProcessors with the support of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. Algorithms for ML improve their performance the more data they have collected via software. ML tasks can be processed up to 10,000 times faster than with a classic processor. |
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Apple M3 Pro (11-CPU 14-GPU) | Characteristic | MediaTek Dimensity 1000C |
Apple Neural Engine | AI hardware | Mediatek APU 3.0 |
16 Neural cores @ 35 TOPS | AI specifications | -- |
Internal GraphicsThe Apple M3 Pro (11-CPU 14-GPU) or MediaTek Dimensity 1000C has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die. |
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Apple M3 Pro (14 Core) | GPU | ARM Mali-G57 MP5 |
0.39 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.95 GHz |
1.40 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
-- | GPU Generation | Vallhall 1 |
3 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
3 | Max. displays | 2 |
224 | Compute units | 5 |
1792 | Shader | 80 |
Yes | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
36 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 4 GB |
-- | DirectX Version | 12 |
Hardware codec supportA 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. |
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Apple M3 Pro (14 Core) | GPU | ARM Mali-G57 MP5 |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec AV1 | Decode |
Decode | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe Apple M3 Pro (11-CPU 14-GPU) can use up to 36 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 153.6 GB/s. The MediaTek Dimensity 1000C supports up to 12 GB of memory in 4 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 29.8 GB/s. |
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Apple M3 Pro (11-CPU 14-GPU) | Characteristic | MediaTek Dimensity 1000C |
LPDDR5-6400 | Memory | LPDDR4X-1866 |
36 GB | Max. Memory | 12 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
153.6 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 29.8 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
36.00 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
-- | L3 Cache | -- |
4.0 | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Apple M3 Pro (11-CPU 14-GPU) is 35 W, while the MediaTek Dimensity 1000C has a TDP of --. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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Apple M3 Pro (11-CPU 14-GPU) | Characteristic | MediaTek Dimensity 1000C |
35 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | -- |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Apple M3 Pro (11-CPU 14-GPU) is manufactured in 3 nm and has 36.00 MB cache. The MediaTek Dimensity 1000C is manufactured in 7 nm and has a 0.00 MB cache. |
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Apple M3 Pro (11-CPU 14-GPU) | Characteristic | MediaTek Dimensity 1000C |
3 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Chiplet |
Armv8-A (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8-A (64 bit) |
Rosetta 2 x86-Emulation | ISA extensions | -- |
-- | Socket | -- |
Apple Virtualization Framework | Virtualization | None |
Yes | AES-NI | No |
macOS, iPadOS | Operating systems | Android |
Q4/2023 | Release date | Q3/2020 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Apple M3 Pro (11-CPU 14-GPU)
11C 11T @ 4.06 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 1000C
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
Apple M3 Pro (11-CPU 14-GPU)
11C 11T @ 3.80 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 1000C
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
Apple M3 Pro (11-CPU 14-GPU)
11C 11T @ 4.06 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 1000C
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
Apple M3 Pro (11-CPU 14-GPU)
11C 11T @ 3.80 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 1000C
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
Apple M3 Pro (11-CPU 14-GPU)
Apple M3 Pro (14 Core) @ 1.40 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 1000C
ARM Mali-G57 MP5 @ 0.95 GHz |
Apple M3 Pro (11-CPU 14-GPU)
11C 11T @ 0.70 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 1000C
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
Apple M3 Pro (11-CPU 14-GPU)
11C 11T @ 4.06 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 1000C
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
Apple M3 Pro (11-CPU 14-GPU)
11C 11T @ 4.06 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 1000C
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
Apple M3 Pro (11-CPU 14-GPU)
11C 11T @ 4.06 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 1000C
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
Apple M3 Pro (11-CPU 14-GPU)
11C 11T @ 3.80 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 1000C
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
Apple M3 Pro (11-CPU 14-GPU)
11C 11T @ 0.70 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 1000C
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
Apple M3 Pro (11-CPU 14-GPU)
11C 11T @ 3.80 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 1000C
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
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Apple M3 Pro (11-CPU 14-GPU) | MediaTek Dimensity 1000C |
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