MediaTek Dimensity 7300 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3

Comparisons   28-10-2024
   Comprehensive testing data of MediaTek Dimensity 7300 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3, compare of graphics processors (GPU). A step-by-step analysis of all the specifications of the chips, to make it easier to understand, is summarized in the table. From the comparison video, you can get the results of parallel examination in synthetic type tests like PassMark, Neocore, AnTuTu, 3DMark, PCMark, Geekbench, Vellamo, GFXBench, Quadrant, even the gaming performance of chipsets in PUBG, Fortnite, GTA, Call of Duty, Minecraft, Madout2, Asphalt 9 etc.
   After looking at the data of all tests and videos, you can already make an briefed decision about which chipset is better to buy MediaTek Dimensity 7300 or Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3.

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 7300

33%

Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3

35%

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

MediaTek Dimensity 7300

87%

Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3

76%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

MediaTek Dimensity 7300

31%

Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3

32%

Antutu v10, 9

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

	MediaTek Dimensity 7300	Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3
Total score	733937	491882
CPU	205502	137723
GPU	278895	186921
MEM	117429	78707
UX	132099	88528

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	MediaTek Dimensity 7300	Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3
Single-Core	1080	1027
Multi-Core	3790	4002

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	MediaTek Dimensity 7300	Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3
Frequency	2500 MHz	3050 MHz
Cores	8	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	5 nm	7 nm
Transistors count	6200 millions
Core configuration	2x2.5 GHz ARM Cortex-A78 6x2.1 GHz ARM Cortex-A55	4x3.05 GHz Cortex-A76 4x2.64 GHz Cortex-A55
Power consumption (TDP)	8 W	10 W
Memory type	LPDDR5 (Quad Channel), LPDDR4x	LPDDR5 (Quad Channel)
Max. Memory	32 Gb	32 Gb
Memory Frequency	6400	3200
Memory bandwidth	48	96
Neural Processor (NPU)	Yes	Yes
L1 cache	128 KB	384 KB
L2 cache	1 MB	768 KB
L3 cache	1 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 Gen 3 is 18% better than MediaTek Dimensity 7300 in terms of CPU frequency. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption.

GPU and Media

GPU	Mali-G615 MC2	Adreno 730
GPU Frequency	1100 MHz	970 MHz
GFloPS	1856	1800
# of Cores	6
# of Shader Units		1024
Display	2560 x 1440 pixels	3840 x 2400 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	29.7	29.9
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	86.2	44.5
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	51.1	57.8
Call of Duty: Mobile	49.4	54.6
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	75.5	35.8
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	106.2	56.6
Real Racing 3	104.5	113.7
Sniper 3D	114.3	106.7
Need for Speed No Limits	72.6	78.8
Mortal Kombat X	76.5	91.2
CSR Racing 2	64.8	67.3

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	200 MP	32 MP
Dual Camera resolution	32 MP	16 MP
Image Signal Processor (ISP)		Qualcomm Spectra 395
Video Encoding FPS	240	120
Video Encoding resolution	4K, 2K, FullHD	4K (Ultra HD), 2K, FullHD
Codec support	H.264, H.265/HEVC, AV1	H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC

Networks and Navigation

Modem	Sub 6GHz 5G Multi-Mode	Qualcomm Snapdragon X50 LTE modem
Download speed	3270 MBit/s.	9000 MBit/s.
Upload speed	2250 MBit/s.	4500 MBit/s.
Navigation	QZSS L1CA+ L5, Galileo E1 + E5a, BeiDou B1I+ B2a + B1C, NavIC, Glonass L1OF, GPS L1CA+L5	GPS, Galileo, Glonass, Beidou, QZSS, SBAS
NFC support	Yes	Yes
5G support	Yes	Yes

Result:
The number of parameters for which MediaTek Dimensity 7300 is better: 21
The number of parameters for which Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 is better: 19
Please note that you do not need to blindly trust the software comparison on the table. It is better to just watch the full video of joint comparison and listen to what those who really appreciated the capabilities of both processors think, and also read the test results on the links under the article.

MediaTek Dimensity 7300 SoC - all data

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

• MediaTek Dimensity 7300 specs and review.

Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 SoC - all data

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

• Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 specs and review.