MediaTek Dimensity 8100 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 780G

Comparisons 17-05-2022

Comprehensive comparison data of MediaTek Dimensity 8100 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 780G, examination of graphics processors (GPU). A step-by-step analysis of all the specifications, to make it easier to read, is presented in the form of the table. From the video comparison, you can get the results of joint testing in software tests like Geekbench, PCMark, Neocore, GFXBench, AnTuTu, PassMark, 3DMark, Quadrant, Vellamo, and how good the chips are in games PUBG, Madout2, GTA, Minecraft, Asphalt 9, Fortnite, Call of Duty etc.
After looking at the data these tests and videos, you already be able to know which processors is better to buy MediaTek Dimensity 8100 or Snapdragon 780G.

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

97%

Snapdragon 780G

97%

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

MediaTek Dimensity 8100

89%

Snapdragon 780G

99%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

MediaTek Dimensity 8100

92%

Snapdragon 780G

90%

Antutu 8

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

	MediaTek Dimensity 8100	Snapdragon 780G
Total score	785369	718020
CPU	219905	201053
GPU	298431	272842
MEM	125656	114874
UX	141372	129242

GeekBench 5.2

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

	MediaTek Dimensity 8100	Snapdragon 780G
Single-Core	1157	1608
Multi-Core	4056	5467

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	MediaTek Dimensity 8100	Snapdragon 780G
Frequency	2850 MHz	2400 MHz
Cores	8	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	5 nm	5 nm
Transistors count	6200 millions
Core configuration	4x2.85 GHz ARM Cortex-A78 4x2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A55	2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55
Power consumption (TDP)	8 W	5 W
Memory type	LPDDR5	LPDDR5
Max. Memory	32 Gb	16 Gb
Memory Frequency	6400	4666
Memory bandwidth	48	17
Neural Processor (NPU)	Yes	Yes
L1 cache	64 KB	512 KB
L2 cache	640 KB	1 MB
L3 cache	16 MB	2 MB
Instruction set architecture (ISA)	ARMv8-A	ARMv8.3-A

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here MediaTek Dimensity 8100 is 15% better than Snapdragon 780G 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 640
GPU Frequency	600 MHz	750 MHz
GFloPS	912	986
# of Cores	6
# of Shader Units		384
Display	2560 x 1440 pixels	3360 x 1600 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	30.6	27.6
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	93.9	84.2
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	55.2	51.4
Call of Duty: Mobile	51.1	47.2
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	79.8	72.3
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	114.9	105.3
Real Racing 3	112.8	64.2
Sniper 3D	122.7	67.6
Need for Speed No Limits	77.4	72.6
Mortal Kombat X	81.3	75.4
CSR Racing 2	67.5	72.2

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	192 MP
Dual Camera resolution	32 MP	64 MP
Image Signal Processor (ISP)		Qualcomm Spectra 570
Video Encoding FPS	240	60
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 X55 Modem-RF System 5G
Download speed	4700 MBit/s.	7000 MBit/s.
Upload speed	2500 MBit/s.	3500 MBit/s.
Navigation	QZSS L1CA+ L5, Galileo E1 + E5a, Glonass L1OF, NavIC, BeiDou B1I+ B2a + B1C, 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 8100 is better: 25
The number of parameters for which Qualcomm Snapdragon 780G is better: 14
You need to understand that you should not blindly trust the software comparison on the table. You can watch video from beginning to end of joint comparison and hear what people say who really appreciated the capabilities of both chipsets, as well as read the test results at the links below.

MediaTek Dimensity 8100 SoC - all data

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

• MediaTek Dimensity 8100 specs and review.

Snapdragon 780G SoC - all data

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

• Snapdragon 780G specs and review.