MediaTek Dimensity 8300 | Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU) | |
CPU comparisonMediaTek Dimensity 8300 or Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU) - 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 8300 has 8 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.35 GHz. Up to GB of memory is supported in 4 memory channels. The MediaTek Dimensity 8300 was released in Q4/2023. The Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU) has 20 cores with 20 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.20 GHz. The CPU supports up to 128 GB of memory in 8 memory channels. The Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU) was released in Q1/2022. |
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Mediatek Dimensity (36) | Family | Apple M series (25) |
MediaTek Dimensity 8300 (1) | CPU group | Apple M1 (9) |
4 | Generation | 1 |
Cortex-A715 / -A510 | Architecture | M1 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | Apple M2 Ultra (76-GPU) |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe MediaTek Dimensity 8300 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the MediaTek Dimensity 8300 is 3.35 GHz while the Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU) has 20 CPU cores and 20 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU) is at 0.60 GHz (3.20 GHz). |
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MediaTek Dimensity 8300 | Characteristic | Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU) |
8 | Cores | 20 |
8 | Threads | 20 |
hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
3.35 GHz 1x Cortex-A715 |
A-Core | 0.60 GHz (3.20 GHz) 16x Firestorm |
3.20 GHz 3x Cortex-A715 |
B-Core | 0.60 GHz (2.06 GHz) 4x Icestorm |
2.20 GHz 4x Cortex-A510 |
C-Core | -- |
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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MediaTek Dimensity 8300 | Characteristic | Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU) |
Mediatek APU | AI hardware | Apple Neural Engine |
APU 780 | AI specifications | 32 Neural cores @ 22 TOPS |
Internal GraphicsThe MediaTek Dimensity 8300 or Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU) 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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ARM Mali-G615 MP6 | GPU | Apple M1 Ultra (64 Core) |
1.40 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.39 GHz |
1.40 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 1.30 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | 1 |
4 nm | Technology | 5 nm |
1 | Max. displays | 5 |
6 | Compute units | 1024 |
-- | Shader | 8192 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 64 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-G615 MP6 | GPU | Apple M1 Ultra (64 Core) |
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 / Encode | Codec VP8 | Decode |
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 8300 can use up to GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 68.2 GB/s. The Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU) supports up to 128 GB of memory in 8 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 819.2 GB/s. |
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MediaTek Dimensity 8300 | Characteristic | Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU) |
LPDDR5X-8533 | Memory | LPDDR5-6400 |
Max. Memory | 128 GB | |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 8 (Octa Channel) |
68.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 819.2 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | 52.00 MB |
4.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
-- | PCIe version | 4.0 |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the MediaTek Dimensity 8300 is --, while the Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU) has a TDP of 60 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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MediaTek Dimensity 8300 | Characteristic | Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU) |
-- | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 60 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | 120 W |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe MediaTek Dimensity 8300 is manufactured in 4 nm and has 4.00 MB cache. The Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU) is manufactured in 5 nm and has a 52.00 MB cache. |
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MediaTek Dimensity 8300 | Characteristic | Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU) |
4 nm | Technology | 5 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Chiplet |
Armv9-A (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8.5-A (64 bit) |
-- | ISA extensions | Rosetta 2 x86-Emulation |
-- | Socket | -- |
None | Virtualization | Apple Virtualization Framework |
No | AES-NI | Yes |
Android | Operating systems | macOS |
Q4/2023 | Release date | Q1/2022 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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MediaTek Dimensity 8300
8C 8T @ 3.35 GHz |
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Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.20 GHz |
MediaTek Dimensity 8300
8C 8T @ 3.35 GHz |
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Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.20 GHz |
MediaTek Dimensity 8300
8C 8T @ 3.35 GHz |
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Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.20 GHz |
MediaTek Dimensity 8300
8C 8T @ 3.35 GHz |
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Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.20 GHz |
MediaTek Dimensity 8300
8C 8T @ 3.35 GHz |
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Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.20 GHz |
MediaTek Dimensity 8300
8C 8T @ 3.35 GHz |
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Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.20 GHz |
MediaTek Dimensity 8300
8C 8T @ 3.35 GHz |
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Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.20 GHz |
MediaTek Dimensity 8300
8C 8T @ 3.35 GHz |
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Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.20 GHz |
MediaTek Dimensity 8300
ARM Mali-G615 MP6 @ 1.40 GHz |
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Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU)
Apple M1 Ultra (64 Core) @ 1.30 GHz |
MediaTek Dimensity 8300
8C 8T @ 3.35 GHz |
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Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.20 GHz |
MediaTek Dimensity 8300
8C 8T @ 3.35 GHz |
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Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.20 GHz |
MediaTek Dimensity 8300
8C 8T @ 3.35 GHz |
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Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU)
20C 20T @ 0.60 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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MediaTek Dimensity 8300 | Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU) |
Unknown | Apple Mac Studio (2022) |