Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 vs MediaTek Dimensity 7030

Comparisons 23-10-2023

Comprehensive testing data of Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 vs MediaTek Dimensity 7030, comparison of graphics processors (GPU). A thorough analysis of all the specifications, to make it easier to understand, is summarized in the table. From the video comparison, you can get the results of joint testing in software tests such as AnTuTu, GFXBench, 3DMark, PCMark, Quadrant, Neocore, Vellamo, Geekbench, PassMark, even the gaming performance of chipsets in Call of Duty, Madout2, GTA, PUBG, Asphalt 9, Fortnite, Minecraft etc.
After looking at the data of joint tests and videos, you can already make an briefed decision about which chipset is better to buy Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 or MediaTek Dimensity 7030.

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 7s Gen 2

64%

MediaTek Dimensity 7030

43%

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

Snapdragon 7s Gen 2

88%

MediaTek Dimensity 7030

83%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

Snapdragon 7s Gen 2

61%

MediaTek Dimensity 7030

42%

Antutu v10, 9

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

	Snapdragon 7s Gen 2	MediaTek Dimensity 7030
Total score	903674	599129
CPU	253026	167753
GPU	343396	227667
MEM	144586	95853
UX	162661	107843

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	Snapdragon 7s Gen 2	MediaTek Dimensity 7030
Single-Core	1260	960
Multi-Core	3974	3342

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	Snapdragon 7s Gen 2	MediaTek Dimensity 7030
Frequency	2400 MHz	2500 MHz
Cores	8	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	4 nm	6 nm
Transistors count	9800 millions
Core configuration	4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 4x1.95 GHz Cortex-A55	2x2.5 GHz ARM Cortex-A78 6x2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A55
Power consumption (TDP)	5 W	7 W
Memory type	LPDDR5 (Quad Channel)	LPDDR4x, LPDDR5
Max. Memory	32 Gb	16 Gb
Memory Frequency	3200	2133
Memory bandwidth	92	24
Neural Processor (NPU)	Yes	Yes
L1 cache	1 MB
L2 cache	2 MB
L3 cache	8 MB
Instruction set architecture (ISA)	ARMv8.2-A	ARMv8.4-A

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here MediaTek Dimensity 7030 is 4% better than Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 in terms of CPU frequency. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption.

GPU and Media

GPU	Adreno 690	Mali-G610 MC3
GPU Frequency	600 MHz	600 MHz
GFloPS	740	1008
# of Cores		3
# of Shader Units	512
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	33.5	27.5
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	107.5	67.4
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	63.3	92.6
Call of Duty: Mobile	58.2	51.5
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	91.8	57.4
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	132.8	83.9
Real Racing 3	128.9	186.9
Sniper 3D	141.8	204.3
Need for Speed No Limits	89.8	147.9
Mortal Kombat X	92.3	148.5
CSR Racing 2	77.3	129.3

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	48 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	H.264, H.265/HEVC

Networks and Navigation

Modem	Qualcomm Snapdragon X62 Modem-RF System 5G	5G Multi-Mode
Download speed	2900 MBit/s.	3500 MBit/s.
Upload speed	1500 MBit/s.	2000 MBit/s.
Navigation	NavIC, GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, GNSS, QZSS, SBAS, NavIC enabled, Dual frequency GNSS, Beidou	QZSS L1CA+ L5, Galileo E1 + E5a, NavIC, GPS L1CA+L5, BeiDou B1I+ B2a, Glonass L1OF
NFC support	Yes	No
5G support	Yes	Yes

Result:
The number of parameters for which Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 is better: 27
The number of parameters for which MediaTek Dimensity 7030 is better: 14
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 listen to what those who really appreciated the capabilities of both chipsets think, as well as read the test results at the links below.

Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 SoC - all data

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

• Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 specs and review.

MediaTek Dimensity 7030 SoC - all data

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

• MediaTek Dimensity 7030 specs and review.