MediaTek Dimensity 8100 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 895

Comparisons 17-05-2022

Comprehensive testing data of MediaTek Dimensity 8100 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 895, compare of graphics processors (GPU). A careful analysis of all the specifications of the processors, so that it can be 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 Neocore, PassMark, Geekbench, AnTuTu, GFXBench, Quadrant, PCMark, 3DMark, Vellamo, even the gaming performance of CPUs in Minecraft, Call of Duty, GTA, Madout2, Fortnite, PUBG, Asphalt 9 etc.
After looking at the data of joint tests and videos, you already be able to know which chipset is better to buy MediaTek Dimensity 8100 or Snapdragon 895.

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

56%

Snapdragon 895

65%

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

MediaTek Dimensity 8100

83%

Snapdragon 895

83%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

MediaTek Dimensity 8100

54%

Snapdragon 895

62%

Antutu 8

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

	MediaTek Dimensity 8100	Snapdragon 895
Total score	785369	913355
CPU	219905	255748
GPU	298431	347074
MEM	125656	146131
UX	141372	164393

GeekBench 5.2

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

	MediaTek Dimensity 8100	Snapdragon 895
Single-Core	1157	1274
Multi-Core	4056	4016

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	MediaTek Dimensity 8100	Snapdragon 895
Frequency	2850 MHz	2900 MHz
Cores	8	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	5 nm	4 nm
Transistors count	6200 millions
Core configuration	4x2.85 GHz ARM Cortex-A78 4x2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A55	1x2.9 GHz Cortex-X2 3x2.5 GHz Cortex-A710 2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A510 2x1.8 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 Snapdragon 895 is 1% better than MediaTek Dimensity 8100 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	30.6	34.2
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	93.9	108.5
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	55.2	63.8
Call of Duty: Mobile	51.1	59.1
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	79.8	92.5
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	114.9	133.9
Real Racing 3	112.8	129.8
Sniper 3D	122.7	143.5
Need for Speed No Limits	77.4	90.4
Mortal Kombat X	81.3	93.3
CSR Racing 2	67.5	78.8

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.	10000 MBit/s.
Upload speed	2500 MBit/s.	3000 MBit/s.
Navigation	QZSS L1CA+ L5, Galileo E1 + E5a, Glonass L1OF, NavIC, BeiDou B1I+ B2a + B1C, GPS L1CA+L5	SBAS, NavIC, QZSS, Galileo, GPS, GLONASS, Dual frequency GNSS, NavIC enabled, Beidou, GNSS
NFC support	Yes	Yes
5G support	Yes	Yes

Result:
The number of parameters for which MediaTek Dimensity 8100 is better: 7
The number of parameters for which Qualcomm Snapdragon 895 is better: 32
Please note that you do not need to sightlessly trust the automatic comparison of the table. It is better to just watch the full video of parallel testing and listen to what people think who really appreciated the capabilities of both processors, and also read the test results on the links under the article.

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 895 SoC - all data

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

• Snapdragon 895 specs and review.