MediaTek Dimensity 8050 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 888

Comparisons 07-06-2023

Full testing data of MediaTek Dimensity 8050 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, comparison of graphics processors (GPU). A thorough review of all the specifications of the chips, so that it can be easier to understand, is summarized in the table. From the video comparison, you can get the results of joint testing in special testing software like Vellamo, 3DMark, AnTuTu, Quadrant, Geekbench, GFXBench, Neocore, PCMark, PassMark, even the gaming performance of processors in PUBG, Madout2, GTA, Call of Duty, Asphalt 9, Minecraft, Fortnite etc.
After looking at the data of all tests and videos, you already be able to figure out which CPU is better to buy Dimensity 8050 or Snapdragon 888.

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 8050

54%

Snapdragon 888

62%

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

Dimensity 8050

82%

Snapdragon 888

79%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

Dimensity 8050

52%

Snapdragon 888

59%

Antutu v10, 9

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

	Dimensity 8050	Snapdragon 888
Total score	760798	863876
CPU	213023	241883
GPU	289096	328267
MEM	121725	138216
UX	136943	155506

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	Dimensity 8050	Snapdragon 888
Single-Core	1219	1169
Multi-Core	4243	3687

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	Dimensity 8050	Snapdragon 888
Frequency	3000 MHz	2840 MHz
Cores	8	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	6 nm	5 nm
Transistors count
Core configuration	1x3.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A78 3x2.6 GHz ARM Cortex-A78 4x2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A55	1x2.84 GHz Cortex-X1 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A78 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55
Power consumption (TDP)	7 W	10 W
Memory type	LPDDR4x	LPDDR5 (Quad Channel)
Max. Memory	16 Gb	16 Gb
Memory Frequency	4266	2750
Memory bandwidth	24	44
Neural Processor (NPU)	Yes	Yes
L1 cache		512 KB
L2 cache		1 MB
L3 cache		4 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 Dimensity 8050 is 5% better than Snapdragon 888 in terms of CPU frequency. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption.

GPU and Media

GPU	Mali-G77 MC9	Adreno 660
GPU Frequency	800 MHz	700 MHz
GFloPS	504	1486
# of Cores	9
# of Shader Units		512
Display	2520 x 1080 pixels	3840 x 2160 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	30.1	27.5
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	90.3	84.8
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	53.7	51.9
Call of Duty: Mobile	50.5	47.3
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	77.9	72.2
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	111.9	105.5
Real Racing 3	108.7	64.9
Sniper 3D	119.1	67.5
Need for Speed No Limits	75.8	72.7
Mortal Kombat X	79.9	75.3
CSR Racing 2	65.7	72.7

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	200 MP
Dual Camera resolution	32 MP	64 MP
Image Signal Processor (ISP)		Qualcomm Spectra 580
Video Encoding FPS	240	60
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 X60 Modem-RF System 5G
Download speed	4700 MBit/s.	7500 MBit/s.
Upload speed	2500 MBit/s.	3000 MBit/s.
Navigation	Galileo E1 + E5a, GPS L1CA+L5, QZSS L1CA+ L5, NavIC, Glonass L1OF, BeiDou B1I+ B2a	GNSS, QZSS, GLONASS, SBAS, GPS, NavIC, NavIC enabled, Beidou, Galileo, Dual frequency GNSS
NFC support	No	Yes
5G support	Yes	Yes

Result:
The number of parameters for which MediaTek Dimensity 8050 is better: 19
The number of parameters for which Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 is better: 20
You need to understand that you should not sightlessly trust the software comparison on the table. You can watch video from beginning to end of joint testing and hear what people think who really appreciated the capabilities of both chipsets, and also read the test results on the links under the article.

Dimensity 8050 SoC - all data

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

• Dimensity 8050 specs and review.

Snapdragon 888 SoC - all data

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

• Snapdragon 888 specs and review.