MediaTek Dimensity 9300 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon G3x Gen 1

Comparisons 07-06-2023

Detailed testing data of MediaTek Dimensity 9300 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon G3x Gen 1, comparison of graphics processors (GPU). A thorough analysis of all the technical characteristics of the chips, to make it easier to understand, is summarized in the table. From the comparison video, you can get the results of joint testing in special test applications like 3DMark, Quadrant, Geekbench, PCMark, Neocore, Vellamo, AnTuTu, GFXBench, PassMark, even the gaming performance of SoCs in GTA, Asphalt 9, Minecraft, Call of Duty, Fortnite, Madout2, PUBG etc.
After looking at the data these tests and videos, you already be able to figure out which chipset is better to buy Dimensity 9300 or Snapdragon G3x 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 9300

100%

Snapdragon G3x Gen 1

79%

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

Dimensity 9300

86%

Snapdragon G3x Gen 1

82%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

Dimensity 9300

97%

Snapdragon G3x Gen 1

77%

Antutu v10, 9

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

	Dimensity 9300	Snapdragon G3x Gen 1
Total score	1391808	1096026
CPU	389698	306879
GPU	528887	416493
MEM	222686	175369
UX	250527	197274

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	Dimensity 9300	Snapdragon G3x Gen 1
Single-Core	1591	1528
Multi-Core	5786	4819

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	Dimensity 9300	Snapdragon G3x Gen 1
Frequency	3000 MHz	3200 MHz
Cores	8	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	4 nm	4 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	1x3.2 GHz Cortex-X2 3x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510
Power consumption (TDP)	7 W	12 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 Snapdragon G3x Gen 1 is 6% 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 730
GPU Frequency	800 MHz	970 MHz
GFloPS	3600	1800
# of Cores	20
# 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	52.1	41.6
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	165.9	129.5
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	98.4	78.3
Call of Duty: Mobile	91.5	71.9
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	140.1	111.9
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	202.7	160.3
Real Racing 3	198.2	156.2
Sniper 3D	216.2	171.1
Need for Speed No Limits	137.9	108.9
Mortal Kombat X	143.1	112.1
CSR Racing 2	118.5	93.5

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	3100 MBit/s.	6000 MBit/s.
Navigation	BeiDou B1I+ B2a + B1C, Glonass L1OF, QZSS L1CA+ L5, GPS L1CA+L5, Galileo E1 + E5a, NavIC	SBAS, QZSS, Galileo, NavIC enabled, NavIC, GPS, Beidou, GNSS, Dual frequency GNSS, GLONASS
NFC support	Yes	Yes
5G support	Yes	Yes

Result:
The number of parameters for which MediaTek Dimensity 9300 is better: 26
The number of parameters for which Qualcomm Snapdragon G3x Gen 1 is better: 11
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 those who really appreciated the capabilities of both CPUs think, 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 G3x Gen 1 SoC - all data

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

• Snapdragon G3x Gen 1 specs and review.