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MediaTek Dimensity 8100

Manufacturing Process
5nm
CPU Cores
8 cores
Instruction Set
ARMv8.2-A
Memory Type
LPDDR5 (3200MHz)
GPU
Mali-G610 MP6
5G Support
1

ℹ️ Basic Information

SOC Name MediaTek Dimensity 8100
Brand MediaTek
Announcement Date 01 March 2022
Class Flagship
Manufacturing Process 5nm
Manufacturing TSMC

⚡ CPU Specifications

CPU Architecture 4x 2.85 GHz – Cortex-A78
4x 2.00 GHz – Cortex-A55
CPU Cores 8 Core
CPU Frequency 2850MHz
Instruction Set ARMv8.2-A

🧠 Cache & NPU

Cache 4 MB
Cache Level L3
SLC —
NPU MediaTek APU 580 (5th generation

💾 Memory

Memory Type LPDDR5
Memory Frequency 3200MHz
Memory Bus 4x16 Bit
Max Bandwidth 51.2 Gb/s
Max Memory Size 16GB

🎮 GPU

GPU Mali-G610 MP6
GPU Architecture Valhall 3rd gen
Pipelines 6 Pipeline
Shading Units 64 Unit
Total Shaders 384 Unit
Vulkan Version Version 1.3
OpenCL Version Version 2.0
DirectX Version Version —

💿 Storage & Display

Storage Type UFS 3.1
Max Display Resolution 2960 x 1440
Max Camera Resolution 200MP

🎵 Video & Audio

Video Capture 4K at 60FPS
Video Playback 4K at 60FPS
Video Codecs H.264, H.265, AV1, VP9
Audio Codecs AAC LC, FLAC, HE-AACv1, HE-AACv2, MP3

📶 Connectivity

5G Support 1
WiFi Wifi 6
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.3

🛰️ Navigation Systems

GPS Yes
GLONASS Yes
Beidou Yes
Galileo Yes
QZSS Yes
NAVIC Yes

📊 Benchmark Scores

AnTuTu 10 855,531

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✅ Positive Aspects

1. Performance

The Dimensity 8100 offers flagship-class performance with an octa-core CPU featuring four Cortex-A78 and four Cortex-A55 cores, delivering excellent multi-core throughput and smooth everyday performance across apps and games. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

2. AI & Multimedia

Equipped with the MediaTek APU 580, this SoC accelerates AI tasks like image enhancement and video processing efficiently, while its Mali-G610 MP6 GPU supports modern graphics APIs and smooth 4K video playback/capture. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

3. Connectivity & Modern Features

The chipset integrates a 5G modem with Release-16 support, Wi-Fi 6E & Bluetooth 5.3, enabling high-speed connectivity and low latency for mobile experiences. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

❌ Negative Aspects

1. Efficiency Compared to Latest SoCs

Despite its strong performance, the Dimensity 8100’s architecture (ARMv8.2-A with Cortex-A78) lags behind newer ARMv9 designs in efficiency and long-term performance scalability.

2. GPU Limitations

While capable for mid-to-high-end gaming, the Mali-G610 MP6’s shader count and throughput are lower than many flagship GPUs, which may impact performance in the most demanding titles at highest settings.

Device information for this processor will be available soon. We are working on collecting data about smartphones and tablets that use the MediaTek Dimensity 8100.