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MediaTek Dimensity 1080 vs Samsung Exynos 2100

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38.1Inno Score
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WINNER
Samsung Exynos 2100
44Inno Score
29.5CPU37.1
—GPU34.2
38.4Benchmarks47.5
—AI64
54.9Efficiency55.9
2 spec wins — MediaTek Dimensity 10805 spec wins — Samsung Exynos 2100

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Exynos 2100 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 44 to 38.1, pulling ahead mainly in benchmarks (+9) and CPU (+8). MediaTek Dimensity 1080 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the MediaTek Dimensity 1080

  • 44% lower TDP (typical): 5 W vs 9 W

Reasons to pick the Samsung Exynos 2100

  • Stronger CPU score: 37 vs 30
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 48 vs 38
  • 45% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 3,550 vs 2,450
  • 44% higher AnTuTu 10: 746,547 vs 520,000
  • 42% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,430 vs 1,010

General

General comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 1080 versus Samsung Exynos 2100
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 1080Samsung Exynos 2100
Announced20222021
Process6 nm5 nm+17%
TDP (typical)5 W+44%9 W
ArchitectureArmv8.2Armv8.2

CPU

CPU comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 1080 versus Samsung Exynos 2100
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 1080Samsung Exynos 2100
Cores88
Core configuration2x2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 + 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A551x2.9 GHz Cortex-X1 + 3x2.8 GHz Cortex-A78 + 4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A55
Max clock2.6 GHz2.9 GHz+12%

GPU

GPU comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 1080 versus Samsung Exynos 2100
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 1080Samsung Exynos 2100
GPUArm Mali-G68 MC4Arm Mali-G78 MP14
GPU clock—854 MHz

AI

AI comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 1080 versus Samsung Exynos 2100
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 1080Samsung Exynos 2100
NPU—Samsung NPU
AI performance—26 TOPS

Memory

Memory comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 1080 versus Samsung Exynos 2100
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 1080Samsung Exynos 2100
Memory typeLPDDR5-3200LPDDR5
Max bandwidth25.6 GB/s—

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 1080 versus Samsung Exynos 2100
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 1080Samsung Exynos 2100
ModemIntegrated 5G (sub-6)Integrated Exynos 5G modem
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6—
Bluetooth5.2—

Media

Media comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 1080 versus Samsung Exynos 2100
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 1080Samsung Exynos 2100
Max displayFHD+ @ 120Hz—
Video capture4K@30fps8K@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 1080 versus Samsung Exynos 2100
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 1080Samsung Exynos 2100
AnTuTu 10520,000Top 60%746,547+44%Top 45%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,010Top 50%1,430+42%Top 30%
Geekbench 6 (multi)2,450Top 55%3,550+45%Top 34%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme—1,500Top 65%
AnTuTu 10 (CPU)—252,025Top 86%
AnTuTu 10 (GPU)—127,819Top 72%
AnTuTu 10 (Memory)—144,909Top 86%
AnTuTu 10 (UX)—221,794Top 78%

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