MediaTek Dimensity 8300-Ultra vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2

Comparisons 18-01-2024

Comprehensive compare data of MediaTek Dimensity 8300-Ultra vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2, examination of graphics chips (GPU). A step-by-step analysis of all the technical characteristics of the chips, so that it can be easier to read, is made by the table. From the video comparison, you can get the results of parallel examination in special test applications like AnTuTu, 3DMark, GFXBench, PCMark, Geekbench, Quadrant, Neocore, Vellamo, PassMark, and how good the CPUs are in games Madout2, Minecraft, GTA, Asphalt 9, Call of Duty, PUBG, Fortnite etc.
After reading the results of all tests and videos, you can already make an informed decision about which chip is better to buy MediaTek Dimensity 8300-Ultra or Snapdragon 4 Gen 2.

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

Dimensity 8300-Ultra

50%

Snapdragon 4 Gen 2

39%

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

Dimensity 8300-Ultra

89%

Snapdragon 4 Gen 2

88%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

Dimensity 8300-Ultra

47%

Snapdragon 4 Gen 2

38%

Antutu v10, 9

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

	Dimensity 8300-Ultra	Snapdragon 4 Gen 2
Total score	1087280	546249
CPU	304447	152941
GPU	413163	207568
MEM	173955	87399
UX	195710	98334

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	Dimensity 8300-Ultra	Snapdragon 4 Gen 2
Single-Core	1243	852
Multi-Core	4520	2555

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	Dimensity 8300-Ultra	Snapdragon 4 Gen 2
Frequency	2800 MHz	2200 MHz
Cores	8	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	4 nm	4 nm
Transistors count	8800 millions	8000 millions
Core configuration	4x2.8 GHz ARM Cortex-A715 4x1.5 GHz ARM Cortex-A510	4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A710 4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A510
Power consumption (TDP)	7 W	7 W
Memory type	LPDDR5x	LPDDR4x1, LPDDR5
Max. Memory	32 Gb	12 Gb
Memory Frequency	7500	3200
Memory bandwidth	52	64
Neural Processor (NPU)	Yes	Yes
L1 cache	1 MB	1 MB
L2 cache	8 MB	2 MB
L3 cache	32 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 Dimensity 8300-Ultra is 21% better than Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 in terms of CPU frequency. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption.

GPU and Media

GPU	Mali-G615	Adreno 660
GPU Frequency	700 MHz	700 MHz
GFloPS	1064	1486
# of Cores	6
# of Shader Units		512
Display	2560 x 1440 pixels	2520 x 1200 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		28.1
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)		58.8
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra		54.5
Call of Duty: Mobile		54.3
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)		45.6
Minecraft: Pocket Edition		71.1
Real Racing 3		94.8
Sniper 3D		69.7
Need for Speed No Limits		64.2
Mortal Kombat X		70.7
CSR Racing 2		65.2

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 v10, 9 and GeekBench 6, 5.2 becnmarks.

Cameras

Camera resolution	320 MP	108 MP
Dual Camera resolution	64 MP	16 MP
Image Signal Processor (ISP)		Qualcomm Spectra 680
Video Encoding FPS	240	240
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 X61 5G Modem-RF System
Download speed	7500 MBit/s.	2500 MBit/s.
Upload speed	2500 MBit/s.	900 MBit/s.
Navigation	Glonass L1OF, GPS L1CA+L5, Galileo E1 + E5a, QZSS L1CA+ L5, BeiDou B1I+ B2a + B1C, NavIC	Beidou, GPS, Galileo, SBAS, GLONASS, GNSS, QZSS, NavIC, Dual frequency GNSS, NavIC enabled
NFC support	Yes	Yes
5G support	Yes	Yes

Result:
The number of parameters for which MediaTek Dimensity 8300-Ultra is better: 20
The number of parameters for which Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 is better: 16
You need to understand that you should not blindly 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 processors, as well as read the test results at the links below.

Dimensity 8300-Ultra SoC - all data

• Devices lists
• Benchmarks
• PUBG mobile
• Fortnite Mobile
• Antutu v10
• 3DMark
• GeekBench 6, 5 mobile

• Dimensity 8300-Ultra specs and review.

Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 SoC - all data

• Devices lists
• Benchmarks
• PUBG mobile
• Fortnite Mobile
• Antutu v10
• 3DMark
• GeekBench 6, 5 mobile

• Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 specs and review.