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MediaTek Dimensity 6300 vs Samsung Exynos 1280

MediaTek Dimensity 6300
31.1Inno Score
VS
WINNER
S
39.6Inno Score
25.4CPU28.1
21.3GPU—
33.9Benchmarks37.2
54.9Efficiency65.6
1 spec wins — MediaTek Dimensity 63004 spec wins — Samsung Exynos 1280

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Exynos 1280 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 39.6 to 31.1, pulling ahead mainly in efficiency (+11) and benchmarks (+3). MediaTek Dimensity 6300 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 6300

No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.

Reasons to pick the Samsung Exynos 1280

  • Stronger benchmarks score: 37 vs 34
  • Stronger efficiency score: 66 vs 55
  • 30% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,000 vs 771
  • 19% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 2,350 vs 1,980
  • 17% lower process: 5 nm vs 6 nm

General

General comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 6300 versus Samsung Exynos 1280
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 6300Samsung Exynos 1280
Announced20242022
Process6 nm5 nm+17%
TDP (typical)5 W5 W
ArchitectureArmv8.2Armv8.2

CPU

CPU comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 6300 versus Samsung Exynos 1280
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 6300Samsung Exynos 1280
Cores88
Core configuration2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A552x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 + 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55
Max clock2.4 GHz2.4 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 6300 versus Samsung Exynos 1280
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 6300Samsung Exynos 1280
GPUArm Mali-G57 MC2Arm Mali-G68 MP4

AI

AI comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 6300 versus Samsung Exynos 1280
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 6300Samsung Exynos 1280
NPUMediaTek APU—

Memory

Memory comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 6300 versus Samsung Exynos 1280
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 6300Samsung Exynos 1280
Memory typeLPDDR4X-4266LPDDR4X-2133
Max bandwidth17.1 GB/s17.1 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 6300 versus Samsung Exynos 1280
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 6300Samsung Exynos 1280
ModemIntegrated 5G modemIntegrated 5G (sub-6)
Max download2.8 Gbps—
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.25.1

Media

Media comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 6300 versus Samsung Exynos 1280
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 6300Samsung Exynos 1280
Max displayFHD+ @ 120HzFHD+ @ 120Hz
Video capture1080p@60fps4K@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 6300 versus Samsung Exynos 1280
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 6300Samsung Exynos 1280
AnTuTu 10435,000Top 67%495,000+14%Top 61%
Geekbench 6 (single)771Top 64%1,000+30%Top 52%
Geekbench 6 (multi)1,980Top 69%2,350+19%Top 56%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme365Top 96%—

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