MediaTek Dimensity 8100-Max vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G

Comparisons 28-07-2022

Detailed compare data of MediaTek Dimensity 8100-Max vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G, examination of graphics processors (GPU). A step-by-step analysis of all the specifications, to make it easier to read, is made by the table. From the video comparison, you can get the results of parallel examination in special test applications such as Vellamo, Neocore, Quadrant, AnTuTu, PassMark, 3DMark, Geekbench, PCMark, GFXBench, even the gaming performance of SoCs in Fortnite, PUBG, Call of Duty, GTA, Minecraft, Asphalt 9, Madout2 etc.
After reading the results of all tests and videos, you already be able to figure out which CPU is better to buy MediaTek Dimensity 8100-Max or Snapdragon 870 5G.

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

97%

Snapdragon 870 5G

98%

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

MediaTek Dimensity 8100-Max

89%

Snapdragon 870 5G

83%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

MediaTek Dimensity 8100-Max

92%

Snapdragon 870 5G

91%

Antutu 8

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

	MediaTek Dimensity 8100-Max	Snapdragon 870 5G
Total score	801076	703475
CPU	224307	196982
GPU	304401	267320
MEM	128182	112558
UX	144193	126630

GeekBench 5.2

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

	MediaTek Dimensity 8100-Max	Snapdragon 870 5G
Single-Core	1180	1106
Multi-Core	4137	3869

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	MediaTek Dimensity 8100-Max	Snapdragon 870 5G
Frequency	2900 MHz	3200 MHz
Cores	8	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	5 nm	7 nm
Transistors count	6200 millions
Core configuration	4x2.9 GHz ARM Cortex-A78 4x2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A55	1x3.2 GHz Kryo 585 Prime 3x2.48 GHz Kryo 585 Gold 4x2.0 GHz Kryo 585 Silver
Power consumption (TDP)	8 W	10 W
Memory type	LPDDR5	LPDDR5 (Quad Channel)
Max. Memory	32 Gb	16 Gb
Memory Frequency	6400	2750
Memory bandwidth	48	44
Neural Processor (NPU)	Yes	Yes
L1 cache	64 KB	512 KB
L2 cache	640 KB	1 MB
L3 cache	16 MB	4 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 Snapdragon 870 5G is 9% 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 650
GPU Frequency	600 MHz	645 MHz
GFloPS	912	1348
# of Cores	6
# of Shader Units		512
Display	2560 x 1440 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	31.5	26.4
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	94.1	82.2
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	56.2	50.3
Call of Duty: Mobile	52.5	46.3
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	81.1	71.4
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	117.8	103.8
Real Racing 3	113.7	62.9
Sniper 3D	125.1	95.6
Need for Speed No Limits	79.5	90.5
Mortal Kombat X	82.4	65.4
CSR Racing 2	68.4	65.4

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	25 MP
Image Signal Processor (ISP)		Qualcomm Spectra 480
Video Encoding FPS	240	60
Video Encoding resolution	4K, 2K, FullHD	8K, 4K (Ultra HD), 2K, FullHD
Codec support	H.264, H.265/HEVC, AV1	H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC, HDR10+, HLG, HDR10

Networks and Navigation

Modem	Sub 6GHz 5G Multi-Mode	Qualcomm Snapdragon X55 Modem-RF System 5G
Download speed	4700 MBit/s.	7500 MBit/s.
Upload speed	2500 MBit/s.	3000 MBit/s.
Navigation	BeiDou B1I+ B2a + B1C, GPS L1CA+L5, Glonass L1OF, Galileo E1 + E5a, NavIC, QZSS L1CA+ L5	Beidou, GPS, Galileo, NavIC enabled, Dual frequency GNSS, QZSS, GNSS, SBAS, GLONASS
NFC support	Yes	Yes
5G support	Yes	Yes

Result:
The number of parameters for which MediaTek Dimensity 8100-Max is better: 28
The number of parameters for which Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G is better: 12
Please note that you do not need to sightlessly trust the automatic comparison of the table. You can watch video from beginning to end of parallel comparison and listen to what those who really appreciated the capabilities of both CPUs think, 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 870 5G SoC - all data

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

• Snapdragon 870 5G specs and review.