MediaTek Dimensity 7030 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2

Comparisons 17-10-2023

Full compare data of MediaTek Dimensity 7030 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, testing of graphics chips (GPU). A step-by-step analysis of all the specifications, so that it can be easier to read, is summarized in the table. From the comparison video, you can get the results of parallel examination in special test applications such as AnTuTu, Quadrant, PCMark, Geekbench, Neocore, Vellamo, GFXBench, 3DMark, PassMark, even the gaming performance of chips in PUBG, Fortnite, Minecraft, Madout2, Call of Duty, Asphalt 9, GTA etc.
After looking at the data of all tests and videos, you already be able to understand which SoCs is better to buy MediaTek Dimensity 7030 or Snapdragon 8 Gen 2.

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

MediaTek Dimensity 7030

43%

Snapdragon 8 Gen 2

76%

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

MediaTek Dimensity 7030

83%

Snapdragon 8 Gen 2

84%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

MediaTek Dimensity 7030

42%

Snapdragon 8 Gen 2

74%

Antutu v10, 9

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

	MediaTek Dimensity 7030	Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
Total score	599129	1659178
CPU	167753	464567
GPU	227667	630479
MEM	95853	265471
UX	107843	298654

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	MediaTek Dimensity 7030	Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
Single-Core	960	2168
Multi-Core	3342	6843

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	MediaTek Dimensity 7030	Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
Frequency	2500 MHz	3200 MHz
Cores	8	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	6 nm	4 nm
Transistors count
Core configuration	2x2.5 GHz ARM Cortex-A78 6x2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A55	1x3.2 GHz Cortex-X3 2x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A710 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A510
Power consumption (TDP)	7 W	6 W
Memory type	LPDDR4x, LPDDR5	LPDDR5 (Quad Channel)
Max. Memory	16 Gb	32 Gb
Memory Frequency	2133	3200
Memory bandwidth	24	92
Neural Processor (NPU)	Yes	Yes
L1 cache		2 MB
L2 cache		4 MB
L3 cache		16 MB
Instruction set architecture (ISA)	ARMv8.4-A	ARMv8.2-A

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 is 21% better than MediaTek Dimensity 7030 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 740
GPU Frequency	600 MHz	980 MHz
GFloPS	1008	2138
# of Cores	3
# of Shader Units		2048
Display	2520 x 1080 pixels	7680 x 4320 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	27.5	45.4
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	67.4	140.2
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	92.6	84.7
Call of Duty: Mobile	51.5	77.3
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	57.4	120.7
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	83.9	173.7
Real Racing 3	186.9	168.5
Sniper 3D	204.3	185.6
Need for Speed No Limits	147.9	117.5
Mortal Kombat X	148.5	121.6
CSR Racing 2	129.3	101.5

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	320 MP
Dual Camera resolution	20 MP	128 MP
Image Signal Processor (ISP)		Qualcomm Spectra 700
Video Encoding FPS	240	120
Video Encoding resolution	4K, 2K, FullHD	8K, 4K (Ultra HD), 2K, FullHD
Codec support	H.264, H.265/HEVC	Dolby Vision, H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC, HDR10+, HLG, HDR10

Networks and Navigation

Modem	5G Multi-Mode	Qualcomm Snapdragon X70 Modem-RF System 5G
Download speed	3500 MBit/s.	27000 MBit/s.
Upload speed	2000 MBit/s.	8000 MBit/s.
Navigation	QZSS L1CA+ L5, Galileo E1 + E5a, NavIC, GPS L1CA+L5, BeiDou B1I+ B2a, Glonass L1OF	NavIC enabled, GNSS, NavIC, Dual frequency GNSS, GLONASS, Galileo, GPS, QZSS, SBAS, Beidou
NFC support	No	Yes
5G support	Yes	Yes

Result:
The number of parameters for which MediaTek Dimensity 7030 is better: 9
The number of parameters for which Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 is better: 32
Please note that you do not need to blindly trust the automatic comparison on the table. You can watch video from beginning to end of joint comparison and listen to what people say who really appreciated the capabilities of both chips, as well as read the test results at the links below.

MediaTek Dimensity 7030 SoC - all data

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

• MediaTek Dimensity 7030 specs and review.

Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC - all data

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

• Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 specs and review.