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Apple A17 Pro vs MediaTek Dimensity 1200

WINNER
Apple A17 Pro
62.7Inno Score
VS
M
36.9Inno Score
62.7CPU32.9
47.8GPU26.9
64.2Benchmarks45.6
72AI—
79.6Efficiency50.1
8 spec wins — Apple A17 Pro2 spec wins — MediaTek Dimensity 1200

InnoReviews verdict

Apple A17 Pro wins this mobile chipset face-off, 62.7 to 36.9, pulling ahead mainly in CPU (+30) and efficiency (+29). MediaTek Dimensity 1200 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Apple A17 Pro

  • Stronger CPU score: 63 vs 33
  • Stronger GPU score: 48 vs 27
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 64 vs 46
  • Stronger efficiency score: 80 vs 50
  • 243% higher 3DMark Wild Life Extreme: 3,600 vs 1,050

Reasons to pick the MediaTek Dimensity 1200

  • 33% higher cores: 8 vs 6
  • 12% lower TDP (typical): 7 W vs 8 W

General

General comparison: Apple A17 Pro versus MediaTek Dimensity 1200
SpecApple A17 ProMediaTek Dimensity 1200
Announced20232021
Process3 nm+50%6 nm
TDP (typical)8 W7 W+12%
ArchitectureArmv8.6Armv8.2

CPU

CPU comparison: Apple A17 Pro versus MediaTek Dimensity 1200
SpecApple A17 ProMediaTek Dimensity 1200
Cores68+33%
Core configuration2x3.78 GHz + 4x2.11 GHz1x3.0 GHz Cortex-A78 + 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 + 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55
Max clock3.78 GHz+26%3 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: Apple A17 Pro versus MediaTek Dimensity 1200
SpecApple A17 ProMediaTek Dimensity 1200
GPUApple GPU (6-core)Arm Mali-G77 MC9

AI

AI comparison: Apple A17 Pro versus MediaTek Dimensity 1200
SpecApple A17 ProMediaTek Dimensity 1200
NPU16-core Neural Engine—
AI performance35 TOPS—

Memory

Memory comparison: Apple A17 Pro versus MediaTek Dimensity 1200
SpecApple A17 ProMediaTek Dimensity 1200
Memory typeLPDDR5-6400LPDDR4X-2133
Max bandwidth51.2 GB/s+199%17.1 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Apple A17 Pro versus MediaTek Dimensity 1200
SpecApple A17 ProMediaTek Dimensity 1200
ModemExternal (Snapdragon X70)Integrated 5G (sub-6)
Max download—4.7 Gbps
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth—5.2

Media

Media comparison: Apple A17 Pro versus MediaTek Dimensity 1200
SpecApple A17 ProMediaTek Dimensity 1200
Max display—FHD+ @ 168Hz
Video capture4K@60fps4K@60fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Apple A17 Pro versus MediaTek Dimensity 1200
SpecApple A17 ProMediaTek Dimensity 1200
AnTuTu 101,450,000+110%Top 20%690,000Top 49%
Geekbench 6 (single)2,950+186%Top 8%1,030Top 45%
Geekbench 6 (multi)7,250+150%Top 12%2,900Top 46%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme3,600+243%Top 27%1,050Top 77%

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