MediaTek Dimensity 1050 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx

Comparisons 27-05-2022

Detailed testing data of MediaTek Dimensity 1050 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx, compare of graphics processors (GPU). A thorough analysis of all the specifications of the CPUs, to make it easier to read, is made by the table. From the video comparison, you can get the results of joint testing in special testing software like Geekbench, PassMark, AnTuTu, GFXBench, Neocore, Quadrant, Vellamo, 3DMark, PCMark, even the gaming performance of processors in Minecraft, Call of Duty, Madout2, GTA, Asphalt 9, PUBG, Fortnite etc.
After reading the results these tests and videos, you already be able to understand which CPU is better to buy Dimensity 1050 or Snapdragon 8cx.

Summary benchmark results

As a percentage of the maximum value based on a sample from the entire base of all processors
CPU Benchmark
Based on Antutu and Geekbench score

Dimensity 1050

41%

Snapdragon 8cx

25%

Battery life test
Power Consumption efficiency (how quickly the processor reduces the battery charge)

Dimensity 1050

81%

Snapdragon 8cx

73%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

Dimensity 1050

39%

Snapdragon 8cx

23%

Antutu v10, 9

Antutu benchmark separately tests the performance of the CPU, GPU, and memory speed

	Dimensity 1050	Snapdragon 8cx
Total score	574847	358168
CPU	160957	100295
GPU	218450	136104
MEM	91981	57306
UX	103470	64475

GeekBench 6, 5.2

This benchmark shows Multi-threaded and Single-threaded processor performance

	Dimensity 1050	Snapdragon 8cx
Single-Core	1223	748
Multi-Core	3794	2837

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	Dimensity 1050	Snapdragon 8cx
Frequency	2500 MHz	2840 MHz
Cores	8	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	6 nm	7 nm
Transistors count	5600 millions
Core configuration	4x2.5 GHz ARM Cortex-A78 4x2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A55	4x2.84 GHz Cortex-A76 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55
Power consumption (TDP)	9 W	10 W
Memory type	LPDDR4x, LPDDR5	LPDDR4x (Dual Channel)
Max. Memory	16 Gb	16 Gb
Memory Frequency	4266	2133
Memory bandwidth	29	68
Neural Processor (NPU)	Yes	Yes
L1 cache	32 KB	384 KB
L2 cache	320 KB	768 KB
L3 cache	8 MB	2 MB
Instruction set architecture (ISA)	ARMv8-A	ARMv8.1-A

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here Snapdragon 8cx is 11% better than Dimensity 1050 in terms of CPU frequency. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption.

GPU and Media

GPU	Mali-G610 MC3	Adreno 680
GPU Frequency	600 MHz	600 MHz
GFloPS	1008	712
# of Cores	3
# of Shader Units		512
Display	2520 x 1080 pixels	2560 x 1600 pixels

The frequency of the GPU does not always directly indicate its performance. To fully evaluate all the capabilities of a graphics chip, you should take into account the number of Shader Units and Cores, as well as how many GFlops it has.

Gaming benchmark

Fortnite Mobile	28.3	28.3
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	61.5	55.4
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	57.7	45.6
Call of Duty: Mobile	58.9	37.4
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	48.9	45.6
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	75.1	70.6
Real Racing 3	72.5	67.3
Sniper 3D	109.9	72.2
Need for Speed No Limits	92.3	81.5
Mortal Kombat X	83.3	72.4
CSR Racing 2	69.8	58.4

The numbers in this table indicate the maximum FPS that was received on the device with the corresponding processor. Depending on the configuration of the gadget and graphics quality settings (Ultra, Medium, Normal), the results may differ quite significantly. We recommend that you better study the results of the Antutu v10, 9 and GeekBench 6, 5.2 becnmarks.

Cameras

Camera resolution	108 MP	32 MP
Dual Camera resolution	20 MP	16 MP
Image Signal Processor (ISP)		Qualcomm Spectra 390
Video Encoding FPS	240	60
Video Encoding resolution	4K, 2K, FullHD	4K (Ultra HD), 2K, FullHD
Codec support	H.264, H.265/HEVC	H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC

Networks and Navigation

Modem	Sub 6GHz 5G Multi-Mode	Qualcomm Snapdragon X24 LTE modem
Download speed	4700 MBit/s.	7000 MBit/s.
Upload speed	2500 MBit/s.	3000 MBit/s.
Navigation	BeiDou B1I+ B2a, GPS L1CA+L5, NavIC, QZSS L1CA+ L5, Glonass L1OF, Galileo E1 + E5a	GPS, Galileo, Glonass, Beidou, QZSS, SBAS
NFC support	Yes	Yes
5G support	Yes	No

Result:
The number of parameters for which MediaTek Dimensity 1050 is better: 29
The number of parameters for which Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx is better: 10
You need to understand that you should not blindly trust the automatic comparison of the table. You can watch video from beginning to end of joint testing and hear what those who really appreciated the capabilities of both chipsets think, and also read the test results on the links under the article.

Dimensity 1050 SoC - all data

• Devices lists
• Benchmarks
• PUBG mobile
• Fortnite Mobile
• Antutu v10
• 3DMark
• GeekBench 6, 5 mobile

• Dimensity 1050 specs and review.

Snapdragon 8cx SoC - all data

• Devices lists
• Benchmarks
• PUBG mobile
• Fortnite Mobile
• Antutu v10
• 3DMark
• GeekBench 6, 5 mobile

• Snapdragon 8cx specs and review.