MediaTek Dimensity 8100-Max vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1

Comparisons 28-07-2022

Full testing data of MediaTek Dimensity 8100-Max vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1, comparison of graphics processors (GPU). A thorough review of all the specifications of the chipsets, so that it can be easier to read, is presented in the form of the table. From the comparison video, you can get the results of joint testing in software tests such as Neocore, AnTuTu, 3DMark, Quadrant, Geekbench, GFXBench, PCMark, Vellamo, PassMark, and how good the chips are in games Asphalt 9, Call of Duty, Madout2, Fortnite, PUBG, GTA, Minecraft etc.
After looking at the data these tests and videos, you already be able to understand which SoCs is better to buy MediaTek Dimensity 8100-Max or Snapdragon 7 Gen 1.

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 8100-Max

57%

Snapdragon 7 Gen 1

55%

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

MediaTek Dimensity 8100-Max

83%

Snapdragon 7 Gen 1

86%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

MediaTek Dimensity 8100-Max

55%

Snapdragon 7 Gen 1

54%

Antutu 8

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

	MediaTek Dimensity 8100-Max	Snapdragon 7 Gen 1
Total score	801076	771278
CPU	224307	215965
GPU	304401	293078
MEM	128182	123411
UX	144193	138836

GeekBench 5.2

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

	MediaTek Dimensity 8100-Max	Snapdragon 7 Gen 1
Single-Core	1180	1204
Multi-Core	4137	3607

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	MediaTek Dimensity 8100-Max	Snapdragon 7 Gen 1
Frequency	2900 MHz	2360 MHz
Cores	8	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	5 nm	4 nm
Transistors count	6200 millions	11000 millions
Core configuration	4x2.9 GHz ARM Cortex-A78 4x2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A55	4x2.36 GHz Cortex-A710 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A510
Power consumption (TDP)	8 W	7 W
Memory type	LPDDR5	LPDDR5 (Quad Channel)
Max. Memory	32 Gb	32 Gb
Memory Frequency	6400	3200
Memory bandwidth	48	88
Neural Processor (NPU)	Yes	Yes
L1 cache	64 KB	1 MB
L2 cache	640 KB	2 MB
L3 cache	16 MB	8 MB
Instruction set architecture (ISA)	ARMv8-A	ARMv8.2-A

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here MediaTek Dimensity 8100-Max is 18% better than Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 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 MP6	Adreno 662
GPU Frequency	600 MHz	800 MHz
GFloPS	912	1698.29
# of Cores	6
# of Shader Units		512
Display	2560 x 1440 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	31.5	30.7
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	94.1	91.5
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	56.2	54.3
Call of Duty: Mobile	52.5	51.6
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	81.1	78.9
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	117.8	112.7
Real Racing 3	113.7	109.9
Sniper 3D	125.1	120.9
Need for Speed No Limits	79.5	76.9
Mortal Kombat X	82.4	80.8
CSR Racing 2	68.4	66.9

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 8 and GeekBench 5.2 becnmarks.

Cameras

Camera resolution	200 MP	200 MP
Dual Camera resolution	32 MP	62 MP
Image Signal Processor (ISP)		Qualcomm Spectra 680
Video Encoding FPS	240	120
Video Encoding resolution	4K, 2K, FullHD	8K, 4K (Ultra HD), 2K, FullHD
Codec support	H.264, H.265/HEVC, AV1	Dolby Vision, H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC, HDR10+, HLG, HDR10

Networks and Navigation

Modem	Sub 6GHz 5G Multi-Mode	Qualcomm Snapdragon X62 Modem-RF System 5G
Download speed	4700 MBit/s.	4400 MBit/s.
Upload speed	2500 MBit/s.	2200 MBit/s.
Navigation	BeiDou B1I+ B2a + B1C, GPS L1CA+L5, Glonass L1OF, Galileo E1 + E5a, NavIC, QZSS L1CA+ L5	Beidou, SBAS, NavIC, Galileo, GNSS, Dual frequency GNSS, GPS, GLONASS, QZSS, NavIC enabled
NFC support	Yes	Yes
5G support	Yes	Yes

Result:
The number of parameters for which MediaTek Dimensity 8100-Max is better: 25
The number of parameters for which Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 is better: 14
Please note that you do not need to sightlessly trust the software comparison of the table. It is better to just watch the full video of parallel 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 8100-Max SoC - all data

• Devices lists
• Benchmarks
• PUBG mobile
• Fortnite Mobile
• Antutu 8
• 3DMark
• GeekBench 5 mobile

• MediaTek Dimensity 8100-Max specs and review.

Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 SoC - all data

• Devices lists
• Benchmarks
• PUBG mobile
• Fortnite Mobile
• Antutu 8
• 3DMark
• GeekBench 5 mobile

• Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 specs and review.