Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 vs MediaTek Dimensity 800U

Comparisons   11-09-2022
   Comprehensive testing data of Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 vs MediaTek Dimensity 800U, comparison of graphics processors (GPU). A step-by-step analysis of all the specifications of the chips, so that it can be easier to read, is summarized in the table. From the comparison video, you can get the results of parallel examination in software tests like AnTuTu, Neocore, GFXBench, Geekbench, PassMark, Quadrant, PCMark, Vellamo, 3DMark, even the gaming performance of CPUs in Fortnite, PUBG, Madout2, Minecraft, GTA, Asphalt 9, Call of Duty etc.
   After reading the results these tests and videos, you already be able to understand which processors is better to buy Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 or Dimensity 800U.

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

Snapdragon 4 Gen 1

28%

Dimensity 800U

23%

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

Snapdragon 4 Gen 1

82%

Dimensity 800U

76%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

Snapdragon 4 Gen 1

25%

Dimensity 800U

22%

Antutu v10, 9

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

	Snapdragon 4 Gen 1	Dimensity 800U
Total score	396715	329621
CPU	111073	92292
GPU	150757	125254
MEM	63474	52742
UX	71401	59341

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	Snapdragon 4 Gen 1	Dimensity 800U
Single-Core	619	738
Multi-Core	1856	2510

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	Snapdragon 4 Gen 1	Dimensity 800U
Frequency	2000 MHz	2400 MHz
Cores	8	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	6 nm	7 nm
Transistors count	8000 millions
Core configuration	4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A710 4x1.4 GHz Cortex-A510	4x2.4 GHz ARM Cortex-A76 4x2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A55
Power consumption (TDP)	7 W	10 W
Memory type	LPDDR5 (Quad Channel)	LPDDR4x
Max. Memory	12 Gb	12 Gb
Memory Frequency	2133	2133
Memory bandwidth	64	17.07
Neural Processor (NPU)	Yes	Yes
L1 cache	1 MB
L2 cache	2 MB
L3 cache	8 MB
Instruction set architecture (ISA)	ARMv8.2-A	ARMv8-A

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here Dimensity 800U is 16% better than Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 in terms of CPU frequency. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption.

GPU and Media

GPU	Adreno 660	Mali-G57 MC3
GPU Frequency	700 MHz	650 MHz
GFloPS	1486	512
# of Cores		3
# of Shader Units	512
Display	2520 x 1080 pixels	2520 x 1080 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	28.8	30.3
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	44.6	42.6
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	54.7	53.3
Call of Duty: Mobile	37.3	48.7
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	36.6	35.3
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	54.8	59.7
Real Racing 3	68.7	66.6
Sniper 3D	70.6	101.3
Need for Speed No Limits	76.7	95.9
Mortal Kombat X	70.9	61.3
CSR Racing 2	65.8	58.6

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	200 MP	64 MP
Dual Camera resolution	25 MP	20 MP
Image Signal Processor (ISP)	Qualcomm Spectra 680
Video Encoding FPS	240	240
Video Encoding resolution	8K, 4K (Ultra HD), 2K, FullHD	4K, 2K, FullHD
Codec support	Dolby Vision, H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC, HDR10+, HLG, HDR10	H.264, H.265/HEVC

Networks and Navigation

Modem	Qualcomm Snapdragon X51 5G Modem-RF System	5G Multi-Mode
Download speed	2500 MBit/s.	2300 MBit/s.
Upload speed	900 MBit/s.	1200 MBit/s.
Navigation	GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, Dual frequency GNSS, GNSS, SBAS, NavIC enabled, NavIC, Beidou, QZSS	BeiDou B1I, QZSS L1CA, Glonass L1OF, Galileo E1, GPS L1CA
NFC support	Yes	Yes
5G support	Yes	Yes

Result:
The number of parameters for which Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 is better: 26
The number of parameters for which MediaTek Dimensity 800U is better: 10
You need to understand that you should not sightlessly trust the software comparison of the table. You can watch video from beginning to end of parallel comparison and hear what those who really appreciated the capabilities of both chips think, as well as read the test results at the links below.

Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 SoC - all data

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

• Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 specs and review.

Dimensity 800U SoC - all data

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

• Dimensity 800U specs and review.