MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ | Apple A8X | |
CPU comparisonMediaTek Dimensity 1000+ or Apple A8X - 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 MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ has 8 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.60 GHz. Up to 16 GB of memory is supported in 4 memory channels. The MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ was released in Q2/2020. The Apple A8X has 3 cores with 3 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 1.50 GHz. The CPU supports up to 2 GB of memory in 1 memory channels. The Apple A8X was released in Q3/2014. |
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Mediatek Dimensity (36) | Family | Apple A series (22) |
MediaTek Dimensity 1000 (4) | CPU group | Apple A8/A8X (2) |
1 | Generation | 8 |
Cortex-A77 / Cortex-A55 | Architecture | A8 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | Apple A6X |
-- | Successor | Apple A9X |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ is a 8 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.60 GHz. The Apple A8X has 3 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 1.50 GHz. |
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MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ | Characteristic | Apple A8X |
8 | Cores | 3 |
8 | Threads | 3 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.60 GHz 4x Cortex-A77 |
A-Core | 1.50 GHz 3x Typhoon |
2.00 GHz 4x Cortex-A55 |
B-Core | -- |
NPU AI performanceThe performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. |
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MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ | Characteristic | Apple A8X |
Mediatek APU 3.0 | AI hardware | -- |
-- | AI specifications | -- |
-- | NPU + CPU + iGPU | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The integrated graphics unit of a processor is not only responsible for the pure image output on the system, but can also significantly increase the efficiency of the system with the support of modern video codecs. |
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ARM Mali-G77 MP9 | GPU | Apple A8X |
0.85 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.45 GHz |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
Vallhall 1 | GPU Generation | 5 |
7 nm | Technology | 20 nm |
1 | Max. displays | 1 |
9 | Compute units | 32 |
144 | Shader | 256 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
4 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 2 GB |
12 | DirectX Version | -- |
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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ARM Mali-G77 MP9 | GPU | Apple A8X |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP8 | No |
Decode | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ supports a maximum of 16 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The Apple A8X can connect up to 2 GB of memory in 1 memory channels. |
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MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ | Characteristic | Apple A8X |
LPDDR4X-1866 | Memory | LPDDR3-1600 |
16 GB | Max. Memory | 2 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 1 (Single Channel) |
29.8 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 12.8 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | 2.00 MB |
-- | L3 Cache | 4.00 MB |
-- | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ has a TDP of --, that of the Apple A8X is 8 W. |
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MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ | Characteristic | Apple A8X |
-- | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 8 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ has a 0.00 MB cache, while the Apple A8X cache has a total of 6.00 MB. |
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MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ | Characteristic | Apple A8X |
7 nm | Technology | 20 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Chiplet |
Armv8-A (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8-A (64 bit) |
-- | ISA extensions | -- |
-- | Socket | -- |
None | Virtualization | None |
No | AES-NI | No |
Android | Operating systems | iOS |
Q2/2020 | Release date | Q3/2014 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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MediaTek Dimensity 1000+
8C 8T @ 2.60 GHz |
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Apple A8X
3C 3T @ 1.50 GHz |
MediaTek Dimensity 1000+
8C 8T @ 2.60 GHz |
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Apple A8X
3C 3T @ 1.50 GHz |
MediaTek Dimensity 1000+
8C 8T @ 2.60 GHz |
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Apple A8X
3C 3T @ 1.50 GHz |
MediaTek Dimensity 1000+
8C 8T @ 2.60 GHz |
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Apple A8X
3C 3T @ 1.50 GHz |
MediaTek Dimensity 1000+
ARM Mali-G77 MP9 @ 0.85 GHz |
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Apple A8X
Apple A8X @ 0.45 GHz |
MediaTek Dimensity 1000+
8C 8T @ 2.60 GHz |
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Apple A8X
3C 3T @ 1.50 GHz |
MediaTek Dimensity 1000+
8C 8T @ 2.60 GHz |
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Apple A8X
3C 3T @ 1.50 GHz |
MediaTek Dimensity 1000+
8C 8T @ 2.60 GHz |
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Apple A8X
3C 3T @ 1.50 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ | Apple A8X |
Unknown | Apple iPad Air 2 |