MediaTek Dimensity 9300 | Samsung Exynos 1280 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the MediaTek Dimensity 9300 and the Samsung Exynos 1280 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the MediaTek Dimensity 9300 8 core processor released in Q4/2023 with the Samsung Exynos 1280 which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q1/2022. |
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Mediatek Dimensity (36) | Family | Samsung Exynos (47) |
MediaTek Dimensity 9300 (1) | CPU group | Samsung Exynos 1280 (1) |
5 | Generation | 6 |
Cortex-X4 / -A720 | Architecture | Cortex-A78/-A55 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
MediaTek Dimensity 9200+ | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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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 Samsung Exynos 1280 clocks with 2.40 GHz, has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. |
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MediaTek Dimensity 9300 | Characteristic | Samsung Exynos 1280 |
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 | 2.40 GHz 2x Cortex-A78 |
2.85 GHz 3x Cortex-X4 |
B-Core | 2.00 GHz 6x Cortex-A55 |
2.00 GHz 4x Cortex-A720 |
C-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 9300 | Characteristic | Samsung Exynos 1280 |
Mediatek APU | AI hardware | -- |
MediaTek APU 790 @ 33 TOPS | AI specifications | -- |
-- | NPU + CPU + iGPU | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)Graphics (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 | ARM Mali-G68 MP4 |
1.00 GHz | GPU frequency | -- |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
-- | GPU Generation | Vallhall 2 |
4 nm | Technology | 6 nm |
0 | Max. displays | 1 |
12 | Compute units | 4 |
-- | Shader | 64 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
12 | 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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ARM Immortalis-G720 MC12 | GPU | ARM Mali-G68 MP4 |
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 / Encode |
Decode | Codec AV1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VC-1 | Decode / Encode |
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 Samsung Exynos 1280 supports a maximum of GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of -- enabled. |
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MediaTek Dimensity 9300 | Characteristic | Samsung Exynos 1280 |
LPDDR5X-9600 | Memory | LPDDR4X |
16 GB | Max. Memory | |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
76.8 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | -- |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
18.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
-- | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe MediaTek Dimensity 9300 has a TDP of 12.5 W. The TDP of the Samsung Exynos 1280 is --. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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MediaTek Dimensity 9300 | Characteristic | Samsung Exynos 1280 |
12.5 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | -- |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe MediaTek Dimensity 9300 has 18.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 4 nm. The cache of Samsung Exynos 1280 is at 0.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 5 nm. |
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MediaTek Dimensity 9300 | Characteristic | Samsung Exynos 1280 |
4 nm | Technology | 5 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Unknown |
Armv9-A (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8-A (64 bit) |
-- | ISA extensions | -- |
-- | Socket | -- |
None | Virtualization | None |
No | AES-NI | No |
Android | Operating systems | Android |
Q4/2023 | Release date | Q1/2022 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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MediaTek Dimensity 9300
8C 8T @ 3.25 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 1280
8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
MediaTek Dimensity 9300
8C 8T @ 3.25 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 1280
8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
MediaTek Dimensity 9300
8C 8T @ 3.25 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 1280
8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
MediaTek Dimensity 9300
8C 8T @ 3.25 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 1280
8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
MediaTek Dimensity 9300
ARM Immortalis-G720 MC12 @ 1.00 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 1280
ARM Mali-G68 MP4 @ 0.00 GHz |
MediaTek Dimensity 9300
8C 8T @ 3.25 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 1280
8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
MediaTek Dimensity 9300
8C 8T @ 3.25 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 1280
8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
MediaTek Dimensity 9300
8C 8T @ 3.25 GHz |
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Samsung Exynos 1280
8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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MediaTek Dimensity 9300 | Samsung Exynos 1280 |
Unknown | Unknown |