MediaTek Dimensity 8300-Ultra vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1

Comparisons 18-01-2024

Detailed testing data of MediaTek Dimensity 8300-Ultra vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, compare of graphics processors (GPU). A thorough review of all the technical characteristics of the SoCs, so that it can be easier to understand, is summarized in the table. From the comparison video, you can get the results of parallel examination in special test applications such as Geekbench, Quadrant, PassMark, Neocore, GFXBench, 3DMark, Vellamo, PCMark, AnTuTu, even the gaming performance of CPUs in Madout2, GTA, Asphalt 9, Call of Duty, Minecraft, PUBG, Fortnite etc.
After reading the results of joint tests and videos, you can already make an briefed decision about which SoCs is better to buy MediaTek Dimensity 8300-Ultra 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

Dimensity 8300-Ultra

50%

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1

73%

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

Dimensity 8300-Ultra

89%

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1

82%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

Dimensity 8300-Ultra

47%

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1

72%

Antutu v10, 9

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

	Dimensity 8300-Ultra	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
Total score	1087280	1014839
CPU	304447	284157
GPU	413163	385631
MEM	173955	162372
UX	195710	182662

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	Dimensity 8300-Ultra	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
Single-Core	1243	1415
Multi-Core	4520	4462

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	Dimensity 8300-Ultra	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
Frequency	2800 MHz	3000 MHz
Cores	8	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	4 nm	4 nm
Transistors count	8800 millions
Core configuration	4x2.8 GHz ARM Cortex-A715 4x1.5 GHz ARM Cortex-A510	1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X2 3x2.5 GHz Cortex-A710 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A510
Power consumption (TDP)	7 W	6 W
Memory type	LPDDR5x	LPDDR5 (Quad Channel)
Max. Memory	32 Gb	32 Gb
Memory Frequency	7500	3200
Memory bandwidth	52	88
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 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 is 6% better than Dimensity 8300-Ultra 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 730
GPU Frequency	700 MHz	970 MHz
GFloPS	1064	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		38.1
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)		120.7
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra		71.1
Call of Duty: Mobile		65.7
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)		102.4
Minecraft: Pocket Edition		148.7
Real Racing 3		144.2
Sniper 3D		158.9
Need for Speed No Limits		100.7
Mortal Kombat X		103.4
CSR Racing 2		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 v10, 9 and GeekBench 6, 5.2 becnmarks.

Cameras

Camera resolution	320 MP	200 MP
Dual Camera resolution	64 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	7500 MBit/s.	15000 MBit/s.
Upload speed	2500 MBit/s.	6000 MBit/s.
Navigation	Glonass L1OF, GPS L1CA+L5, Galileo E1 + E5a, QZSS L1CA+ L5, BeiDou B1I+ B2a + B1C, NavIC	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 8300-Ultra is better: 13
The number of parameters for which Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 is better: 24
Please note that you do not need to sightlessly 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 chips, 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.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC - all data

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

• Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 specs and review.