MediaTek Dimensity 9300 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3

Comparisons 07-06-2023

Comprehensive testing data of MediaTek Dimensity 9300 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, compare 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 comparison video, you can get the results of joint testing in synthetic type tests like PassMark, Neocore, Geekbench, 3DMark, Quadrant, PCMark, GFXBench, AnTuTu, Vellamo, and how good the CPUs are in games Minecraft, Fortnite, Asphalt 9, PUBG, Madout2, GTA, Call of Duty etc.
After looking at the data of joint tests and videos, you already be able to figure out which CPU is better to buy Dimensity 9300 or Snapdragon 8 Gen 3.

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 9300

100%

Snapdragon 8 Gen 3

100%

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

Dimensity 9300

86%

Snapdragon 8 Gen 3

87%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

Dimensity 9300

97%

Snapdragon 8 Gen 3

99%

Antutu v10, 9

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

	Dimensity 9300	Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
Total score	1391808	2166423
CPU	389698	606599
GPU	528887	823250
MEM	222686	346627
UX	250527	389957

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	Dimensity 9300	Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
Single-Core	1591	2475
Multi-Core	5786	7865

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	Dimensity 9300	Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
Frequency	3000 MHz	3720 MHz
Cores	8	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	4 nm	3 nm
Transistors count	9200 millions	14000 millions
Core configuration	2x3.0 GHz ARM Cortex-X3 4x2.6 GHz ARM Cortex-A720 2x1.7 GHz ARM Cortex-A520	1x3.72 GHz Cortex-X4 4x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 3x2.2 GHz Cortex-A515
Power consumption (TDP)	7 W	5 W
Memory type	LPDDR5x	LPDDR5 (Quad Channel)
Max. Memory	32 Gb	64 Gb
Memory Frequency	7500	4266
Memory bandwidth	52	92
Neural Processor (NPU)	Yes	Yes
L1 cache	1 MB	4 MB
L2 cache	8 MB	8 MB
L3 cache	32 MB	32 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 8 Gen 3 is 19% better than Dimensity 9300 in terms of CPU frequency. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption.

GPU and Media

GPU	Immortalis-G720 MC20	Adreno 740
GPU Frequency	800 MHz	980 MHz
GFloPS	3600	2138
# of Cores	20
# of Shader Units		2048
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	52.1	52.3
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	165.9	164.5
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	98.4	98.2
Call of Duty: Mobile	91.5	91.2
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	140.1	140.3
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	202.7	202.1
Real Racing 3	198.2	197.6
Sniper 3D	216.2	216.1
Need for Speed No Limits	137.9	137.3
Mortal Kombat X	143.1	142.8
CSR Racing 2	118.5	118.4

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 v10, 9 and GeekBench 6, 5.2 becnmarks.

Cameras

Camera resolution	320 MP	360 MP
Dual Camera resolution	64 MP	240 MP
Image Signal Processor (ISP)		Qualcomm Spectra 770
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 X75 Modem-RF System 5G
Download speed	7500 MBit/s.	29000 MBit/s.
Upload speed	3100 MBit/s.	9000 MBit/s.
Navigation	BeiDou B1I+ B2a + B1C, Glonass L1OF, QZSS L1CA+ L5, GPS L1CA+L5, Galileo E1 + E5a, NavIC	NavIC enabled, QZSS, SBAS, NavIC, GNSS, Galileo, Dual frequency GNSS, GLONASS, GPS, Beidou
NFC support	Yes	Yes
5G support	Yes	Yes

Result:
The number of parameters for which MediaTek Dimensity 9300 is better: 14
The number of parameters for which Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 is better: 25
You need to understand that you should not blindly trust the software comparison on the table. It is better to just watch the full video of parallel comparison and listen to what people think who really appreciated the capabilities of both SoCs, as well as read the test results at the links below.

Dimensity 9300 SoC - all data

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

• Dimensity 9300 specs and review.

Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC - all data

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

• Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 specs and review.