MediaTek Dimensity 8100

MediaTek Dimensity 8100
Benchmarks & Specs

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The MediaTek Dimensity 8100 is a remarkable mobile processor. It is manufactured using an advanced 5nm process. This enables very good energy efficiency. Thus, the battery lasts longer in many devices. Inside, a combination of Cortex-A78 and Cortex-A55 cores works. This architecture offers a balanced mix of strong computing power and energy efficiency.

The integrated ARM Mali-G610 MP6 provides the graphics. This graphics unit delivers solid performance. It is well suited for everyday applications and also for more demanding games. The maximum memory bandwidth is 51 GB/s. This contributes to a smooth workflow. Apps start quickly. Multitasking works without major delays.

We were surprised at how smoothly many tasks still run on devices with this chip today. The MediaTek Dimensity 8100 offers reliable and consistent performance. It is a good choice for users looking for a stable smartphone experience.
  • Manufactured in a 5nm process for high efficiency
  • Balanced performance through Cortex-A78 and Cortex-A55 cores
  • Integrated ARM Mali-G610 MP6 graphics unit for solid visual performance
  • 51 GB/s memory bandwidth for smooth multitasking

Performance Overview
Average performance across multiple benchmarks

Single-core performance
Rank 48 / 176
In segment Smartphone / Tablet
Multi-core performance
Rank 35 / 177
In segment Smartphone / Tablet
Geekbench 6 Single-Core

Geekbench 6 Single-Core
Single-core performance

Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
8C / 8T · 2.63 GHz
1,132
MediaTek Dimensity 8020
8C / 8T · 2.60 GHz
1,125
MediaTek Dimensity 8100
8C / 8T · 2.85 GHz
1,121
MediaTek Dimensity 7200
8C / 8T · 2.80 GHz
1,120
MediaTek Dimensity 1200
8C / 8T · 3.00 GHz
1,114
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core

Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
Multi-core performance

Apple A13 Bionic
6C / 6T · 2.65 GHz
3,599
Samsung Exynos 2200
8C / 8T · 2.80 GHz
3,528
MediaTek Dimensity 8100
8C / 8T · 2.85 GHz
3,521
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
8C / 8T · 3.00 GHz
3,490
Samsung Exynos 1480
8C / 8T · 2.75 GHz
3,472
Geekbench 5, 64bit Single-Core

Geekbench 5, 64bit Single-Core
Single-core performance

MediaTek Dimensity 8200
8C / 8T · 3.10 GHz
987
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+
8C / 8T · 3.10 GHz
985
MediaTek Dimensity 8100
8C / 8T · 2.85 GHz
941
Apple A11 Bionic
6C / 6T · 2.39 GHz
932
Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1
8C / 8T · 2.00 GHz
926
Geekbench 5, 64bit Multi-Core

Geekbench 5, 64bit Multi-Core
Multi-core performance

HiSilicon Kirin 9000
8C / 8T · 3.13 GHz
3,767
HiSilicon Kirin 9000E
8C / 8T · 3.13 GHz
3,767
MediaTek Dimensity 8100
8C / 8T · 2.85 GHz
3,765
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
8C / 8T · 3.00 GHz
3,722
MediaTek Dimensity 8200
8C / 8T · 3.10 GHz
3,699
AnTuTu 9 Benchmark

AnTuTu 9 Benchmark
Multi-core performance

MediaTek Dimensity 8000
8C / 8T · 2.75 GHz
820,000 pts
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
8C / 8T · 2.84 GHz
816,812 pts
MediaTek Dimensity 8100
8C / 8T · 2.85 GHz
811,000 pts
Apple A15 Bionic (4-GPU)
6C / 6T · 3.23 GHz
806,250 pts
Google Tensor G2
8C / 8T · 2.85 GHz
789,419 pts

More benchmarks

At a glance

PropertyValue
FamilyMediatek Dimensity (38)
CPU groupMediaTek Dimensity 8000 (4)
ArchitectureCortex-A78 / Cortex-A55
Technology5 nm
SegmentSmartphone / Tablet
Socket
Generation3
Predecessor
Successor

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

PropertyValue
CPU Cores / Threads8 / 8
Hyperthreading / SMT
Core architecturehybrid (big.LITTLE)
Core Cluster 1: 4x Cortex-A78
2.85 GHz
Core Cluster 2: 4x Cortex-A55
2.00 GHz
L2-Cache
L3-Cache
OverclockingNo

Integrated graphics (iGPU)

PropertyValue
GPU nameARM Mali-G610 MP6
GPU frequency
CUs / Shader6 /
Raytracing
Max. displays1
Max. GPU Memory
Technology4 nm
Release dateQ2/2021

Memory & PCIe

Memory typeMemory bandwidth
LPDDR5-6400
51.2 GB/s
PropertyValue
Max. Memory16 GB
Memory channels4
ECC
PCIe
PCIe Bandwidth

Thermal Management

PropertyValue
TDP
TDP (PL2)
TDP up
TDP down
T. junction max.

Technical details

PropertyValue
Chip designChiplet
AES-NI
Operating systemsAndroid
Instruction setArmv8-A (64 bit)
ISA extensions
Release dateQ1/2022
Release price
DocumentsTechnical data sheet
MediaTek Dimensity 8100
MediaTek Dimensity 8100
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