Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c vs MediaTek Dimensity 800U

Comparisons 28-02-2023

Comprehensive testing data of Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c vs MediaTek Dimensity 800U, compare of graphics processors (GPU). A careful analysis of all the specifications, to make it easier to read, is summarized in the table. From the video comparison, you can get the results of parallel examination in synthetic type tests like Quadrant, PassMark, Geekbench, AnTuTu, Vellamo, PCMark, GFXBench, Neocore, 3DMark, even the gaming performance of chips in Asphalt 9, Madout2, Call of Duty, GTA, Fortnite, Minecraft, PUBG etc.
After looking at the data these tests and videos, you already be able to figure out which processors is better to buy Snapdragon 7c 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 7c

16%

Dimensity 800U

23%

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

Snapdragon 7c

78%

Dimensity 800U

76%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

Snapdragon 7c

13%

Dimensity 800U

22%

Antutu v10, 9

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

	Snapdragon 7c	Dimensity 800U
Total score	222661	329621
CPU	62334	92292
GPU	84620	125254
MEM	35625	52742
UX	40088	59341

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	Snapdragon 7c	Dimensity 800U
Single-Core	499	738
Multi-Core	1696	2510

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	Snapdragon 7c	Dimensity 800U
Frequency	2400 MHz	2400 MHz
Cores	8	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	7 nm	7 nm
Transistors count
Core configuration	8x2.4 GHz Kryo 468	4x2.4 GHz ARM Cortex-A76 4x2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A55
Power consumption (TDP)	8 W	10 W
Memory type	LPDDR4x (Dual Channel)	LPDDR4x
Max. Memory	12 Gb	12 Gb
Memory Frequency	2133	2133
Memory bandwidth	17	17.07
Neural Processor (NPU)	Yes	Yes
L1 cache
L2 cache
L3 cache
Instruction set architecture (ISA)	ARMv8.3-A	ARMv8-A

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption.

GPU and Media

GPU	Adreno 618	Mali-G57 MC3
GPU Frequency	750 MHz	650 MHz
GFloPS	452.14	512
# of Cores		3
# of Shader Units	256
Display	2560 x 1440 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	21.5	30.3
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	43.3	42.6
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	48.9	53.3
Call of Duty: Mobile	38.3	48.7
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	37.1	35.3
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	52.4	59.7
Real Racing 3	84.2	66.6
Sniper 3D	105.7	101.3
Need for Speed No Limits	87.5	95.9
Mortal Kombat X	69.9	61.3
CSR Racing 2	57.9	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	32 MP	64 MP
Dual Camera resolution	16 MP	20 MP
Image Signal Processor (ISP)	Qualcomm Spectra 255
Video Encoding FPS	60	240
Video Encoding resolution	4K (Ultra HD), 2K, FullHD	4K, 2K, FullHD
Codec support	H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC, VP8, VP9	H.264, H.265/HEVC

Networks and Navigation

Modem	Qualcomm Snapdragon X15 LTE modem	5G Multi-Mode
Download speed	600 MBit/s.	2300 MBit/s.
Upload speed	300 MBit/s.	1200 MBit/s.
Navigation	NavIC, QZSS, GLONASS, GPS, Galileo, Beidou, SBAS	BeiDou B1I, QZSS L1CA, Glonass L1OF, Galileo E1, GPS L1CA
NFC support	No	Yes
5G support	No	Yes

Result:
The number of parameters for which Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c is better: 12
The number of parameters for which MediaTek Dimensity 800U is better: 23
You need to understand that you should not sightlessly trust the software comparison of the table. It is better to just watch the full video of joint comparison and listen to what those who really appreciated the capabilities of both CPUs think, as well as read the test results at the links below.

Snapdragon 7c SoC - all data

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

• Snapdragon 7c 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.