Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 vs MediaTek Dimensity 1050

Comparisons 07-12-2023

Detailed compare data of Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 vs MediaTek Dimensity 1050, testing of graphics chips (GPU). A thorough analysis of all the specifications, so that it can be easier to understand, is made by the table. From the video comparison, you can get the results of parallel examination in software tests like PassMark, PCMark, Quadrant, AnTuTu, GFXBench, 3DMark, Neocore, Geekbench, Vellamo, and how good the CPUs are in games GTA, Minecraft, Madout2, Asphalt 9, Call of Duty, Fortnite, PUBG etc.
After reading the results of joint tests and videos, you can already make an briefed decision about which SoCs is better to buy Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 or Dimensity 1050.

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 7 Gen 3

42%

Dimensity 1050

41%

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

Snapdragon 7 Gen 3

87%

Dimensity 1050

81%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

Snapdragon 7 Gen 3

40%

Dimensity 1050

39%

Antutu v10, 9

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

	Snapdragon 7 Gen 3	Dimensity 1050
Total score	913715	574847
CPU	255850	160957
GPU	347209	218450
MEM	146184	91981
UX	164466	103470

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	Snapdragon 7 Gen 3	Dimensity 1050
Single-Core	1274	1223
Multi-Core	4018	3794

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	Snapdragon 7 Gen 3	Dimensity 1050
Frequency	2630 MHz	2500 MHz
Cores	8	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	4 nm	6 nm
Transistors count	10200 millions	5600 millions
Core configuration	1x2.63 GHz Cortex-X2 3x2.4 GHz Cortex-A710 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A510	4x2.5 GHz ARM Cortex-A78 4x2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A55
Power consumption (TDP)	6 W	9 W
Memory type	LPDDR5 (Quad Channel)	LPDDR4x, LPDDR5
Max. Memory	32 Gb	16 Gb
Memory Frequency	2910	4266
Memory bandwidth	86	29
Neural Processor (NPU)	Yes	Yes
L1 cache	1 MB	32 KB
L2 cache	2 MB	320 KB
L3 cache	8 MB	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 Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 is 4% better than Dimensity 1050 in terms of CPU frequency. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption.

GPU and Media

GPU	Adreno 730	Mali-G610 MC3
GPU Frequency	900 MHz	600 MHz
GFloPS	1840	1008
# of Cores		3
# of Shader Units	1024
Display	7680 x 4320 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	34.3	28.3
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	107.9	61.5
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	64.5	57.7
Call of Duty: Mobile	59.4	58.9
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	91.4	48.9
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	133.3	75.1
Real Racing 3	129.3	72.5
Sniper 3D	143.9	109.9
Need for Speed No Limits	91.5	92.3
Mortal Kombat X	92.2	83.3
CSR Racing 2	78.1	69.8

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	108 MP
Dual Camera resolution	32 MP	20 MP
Image Signal Processor (ISP)	Qualcomm Spectra 680
Video Encoding FPS	120	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, VP9, VP8, Hybrid Log Gamma (HLG)	H.264, H.265/HEVC

Networks and Navigation

Modem	Qualcomm Snapdragon X63 Modem-RF System 5G	Sub 6GHz 5G Multi-Mode
Download speed	5500 MBit/s.	4700 MBit/s.
Upload speed	3700 MBit/s.	2500 MBit/s.
Navigation	Galileo, NavIC, GPS, QZSS, Dual frequency GNSS, SBAS, NavIC enabled, GNSS, GLONASS, Beidou	BeiDou B1I+ B2a, GPS L1CA+L5, NavIC, QZSS L1CA+ L5, Glonass L1OF, Galileo E1 + E5a
NFC support	Yes	Yes
5G support	Yes	Yes

Result:
The number of parameters for which Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 is better: 34
The number of parameters for which MediaTek Dimensity 1050 is better: 6
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 joint testing and listen to what those who really appreciated the capabilities of both SoCs think, and also read the test results on the links under the article.

Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 SoC - all data

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

• Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 specs and review.

Dimensity 1050 SoC - all data

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

• Dimensity 1050 specs and review.