MediaTek Dimensity 9300 | Apple M2 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the MediaTek Dimensity 9300 and the Apple M2 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the MediaTek Dimensity 9300 8 core processor released in Q4/2023 with the Apple M2 which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q2/2022. |
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Mediatek Dimensity (36) | Family | Apple M series (25) |
MediaTek Dimensity 9300 (1) | CPU group | Apple M2 (8) |
5 | Generation | 2 |
Cortex-X4 / -A720 | Architecture | M2 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
MediaTek Dimensity 9200+ | Predecessor | Apple M1 |
-- | Successor | Apple M3 |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe MediaTek Dimensity 9300 is a 8 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.25 GHz. The processor can compute 8 threads at the same time. The Apple M2 clocks with 0.66 GHz (3.50 GHz), has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. |
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MediaTek Dimensity 9300 | Characteristic | Apple M2 |
8 | Cores | 8 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
3.25 GHz 1x Cortex-X4 |
A-Core | 0.66 GHz (3.50 GHz) 4x Avalanche |
2.85 GHz 3x Cortex-X4 |
B-Core | 0.60 GHz (2.42 GHz) 4x Blizzard |
2.00 GHz 4x Cortex-A720 |
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 9300 | Characteristic | Apple M2 |
Mediatek APU | AI hardware | Apple Neural Engine |
MediaTek APU 790 @ 33 TOPS | AI specifications | 16 Neural cores @ 15.8 TOPS |
Internal GraphicsGraphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback. |
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ARM Immortalis-G720 MC12 | GPU | Apple M2 (10 Core) |
1.00 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.45 GHz |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 1.40 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | 2 |
4 nm | Technology | 5 nm |
0 | Max. displays | 2 |
12 | Compute units | 160 |
-- | Shader | 1280 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 24 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 Immortalis-G720 MC12 | GPU | Apple M2 (10 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 & PCIeUp to 16 GB of memory in a maximum of 4 memory channels is supported by the MediaTek Dimensity 9300, while the Apple M2 supports a maximum of 24 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s enabled. |
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MediaTek Dimensity 9300 | Characteristic | Apple M2 |
LPDDR5X-9600 | Memory | LPDDR5-6400 |
16 GB | Max. Memory | 24 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
76.8 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 102.4 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | 20.00 MB |
18.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
-- | PCIe version | 4.0 |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe MediaTek Dimensity 9300 has a TDP of 12.5 W. The TDP of the Apple M2 is 20 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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MediaTek Dimensity 9300 | Characteristic | Apple M2 |
12.5 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 20 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | 30 W |
-- | TDP down | 10 W |
-- | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe MediaTek Dimensity 9300 has 18.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 4 nm. The cache of Apple M2 is at 20.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 5 nm. |
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MediaTek Dimensity 9300 | Characteristic | Apple M2 |
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, iPadOS |
Q4/2023 | Release date | Q2/2022 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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MediaTek Dimensity 9300
8C 8T @ 3.25 GHz |
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Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
MediaTek Dimensity 9300
8C 8T @ 3.25 GHz |
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Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
MediaTek Dimensity 9300
ARM Immortalis-G720 MC12 @ 1.00 GHz |
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Apple M2
Apple M2 (10 Core) @ 1.40 GHz |
MediaTek Dimensity 9300
8C 8T @ 3.25 GHz |
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Apple M2
8C 8T @ 0.66 GHz |
MediaTek Dimensity 9300
8C 8T @ 3.25 GHz |
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Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
MediaTek Dimensity 9300
8C 8T @ 3.25 GHz |
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Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
MediaTek Dimensity 9300
8C 8T @ 3.25 GHz |
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Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
MediaTek Dimensity 9300
8C 8T @ 3.25 GHz |
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Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
MediaTek Dimensity 9300
8C 8T @ 3.25 GHz |
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Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
MediaTek Dimensity 9300
8C 8T @ 3.25 GHz |
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Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
MediaTek Dimensity 9300
8C 8T @ 3.25 GHz |
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Apple M2
8C 8T @ 0.66 GHz |
MediaTek Dimensity 9300
8C 8T @ 3.25 GHz |
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Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
MediaTek Dimensity 9300
8C 8T @ 3.25 GHz |
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Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
MediaTek Dimensity 9300
3.25 GHz |
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Apple M2
8,558 CB R23 MC @ 20 W |
Devices using this processor |
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MediaTek Dimensity 9300 | Apple M2 |
Unknown | Apple MacBook Air 14 (2022) Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) |