MediaTek Dimensity 8100-Max vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1

Comparisons 28-07-2022

Comprehensive comparison data of MediaTek Dimensity 8100-Max vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, examination of graphics processors (GPU). A step-by-step analysis of all the technical characteristics of the processors, so that it can be easier to understand, is made by the table. From the comparison video, you can get the results of joint testing in software tests such as AnTuTu, Geekbench, 3DMark, Neocore, Quadrant, PassMark, PCMark, Vellamo, GFXBench, and how good the SoCs are in games Madout2, Minecraft, Fortnite, Call of Duty, GTA, PUBG, Asphalt 9 etc.
After reading the results of parallel tests and videos, you can already make an briefed decision about which chipset is better to buy MediaTek Dimensity 8100-Max or Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 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%

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1

73%

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

MediaTek Dimensity 8100-Max

83%

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1

82%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

MediaTek Dimensity 8100-Max

55%

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1

72%

Antutu 8

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

	MediaTek Dimensity 8100-Max	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
Total score	801076	1014839
CPU	224307	284157
GPU	304401	385631
MEM	128182	162372
UX	144193	182662

GeekBench 5.2

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

	MediaTek Dimensity 8100-Max	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
Single-Core	1180	1415
Multi-Core	4137	4462

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	MediaTek Dimensity 8100-Max	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
Frequency	2900 MHz	3000 MHz
Cores	8	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	5 nm	4 nm
Transistors count	6200 millions
Core configuration	4x2.9 GHz ARM Cortex-A78 4x2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A55	1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X2 3x2.5 GHz Cortex-A710 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A510
Power consumption (TDP)	8 W	6 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 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 is 3% better than MediaTek Dimensity 8100-Max 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 730
GPU Frequency	600 MHz	970 MHz
GFloPS	912	1800
# of Cores	6
# of Shader Units		1024
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	38.1
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	94.1	120.7
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	56.2	71.1
Call of Duty: Mobile	52.5	65.7
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	81.1	102.4
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	117.8	148.7
Real Racing 3	113.7	144.2
Sniper 3D	125.1	158.9
Need for Speed No Limits	79.5	100.7
Mortal Kombat X	82.4	103.4
CSR Racing 2	68.4	87.7

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 8 and GeekBench 5.2 becnmarks.

Cameras

Camera resolution	200 MP	200 MP
Dual Camera resolution	32 MP	64 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 X65 Modem-RF System 5G
Download speed	4700 MBit/s.	15000 MBit/s.
Upload speed	2500 MBit/s.	6000 MBit/s.
Navigation	BeiDou B1I+ B2a + B1C, GPS L1CA+L5, Glonass L1OF, Galileo E1 + E5a, NavIC, QZSS L1CA+ L5	NavIC enabled, GNSS, Beidou, Galileo, NavIC, GPS, Dual frequency GNSS, GLONASS, QZSS, SBAS
NFC support	Yes	Yes
5G support	Yes	Yes

Result:
The number of parameters for which MediaTek Dimensity 8100-Max is better: 6
The number of parameters for which Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 is better: 33
Please note that you do not need to sightlessly trust the software comparison on the table. It is better to just watch the full video of joint testing and listen to what people say who really appreciated the capabilities of both CPUs, 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.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC - all data

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

• Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 specs and review.