Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 vs MediaTek Dimensity 8100-Max

Comparisons 23-10-2023

Comprehensive compare data of Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 vs MediaTek Dimensity 8100-Max, examination of graphics chips (GPU). A step-by-step analysis of all the specifications, so that it can be easier to read, is presented in the form of the table. From the comparison video, you can get the results of joint testing in software tests like Neocore, Vellamo, PCMark, GFXBench, 3DMark, Geekbench, AnTuTu, PassMark, Quadrant, even the gaming performance of processors in Fortnite, Minecraft, Call of Duty, Madout2, PUBG, GTA, Asphalt 9 etc.
After reading the results these tests and videos, you already be able to know which chip is better to buy Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 or MediaTek Dimensity 8100-Max.

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 8100-Max

57%

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

Snapdragon 7s Gen 2

88%

MediaTek Dimensity 8100-Max

83%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

Snapdragon 7s Gen 2

61%

MediaTek Dimensity 8100-Max

55%

Antutu v10, 9

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

	Snapdragon 7s Gen 2	MediaTek Dimensity 8100-Max
Total score	903674	801076
CPU	253026	224307
GPU	343396	304401
MEM	144586	128182
UX	162661	144193

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	Snapdragon 7s Gen 2	MediaTek Dimensity 8100-Max
Single-Core	1260	1180
Multi-Core	3974	4137

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	Snapdragon 7s Gen 2	MediaTek Dimensity 8100-Max
Frequency	2400 MHz	2900 MHz
Cores	8	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	4 nm	5 nm
Transistors count	9800 millions	6200 millions
Core configuration	4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 4x1.95 GHz Cortex-A55	4x2.9 GHz ARM Cortex-A78 4x2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A55
Power consumption (TDP)	5 W	8 W
Memory type	LPDDR5 (Quad Channel)	LPDDR5
Max. Memory	32 Gb	32 Gb
Memory Frequency	3200	6400
Memory bandwidth	92	48
Neural Processor (NPU)	Yes	Yes
L1 cache	1 MB	64 KB
L2 cache	2 MB	640 KB
L3 cache	8 MB	16 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 MediaTek Dimensity 8100-Max is 17% 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 MP6
GPU Frequency	600 MHz	600 MHz
GFloPS	740	912
# of Cores		6
# of Shader Units	512
Display	7680 x 4320 pixels	2560 x 1440 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	31.5
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	107.5	94.1
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	63.3	56.2
Call of Duty: Mobile	58.2	52.5
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	91.8	81.1
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	132.8	117.8
Real Racing 3	128.9	113.7
Sniper 3D	141.8	125.1
Need for Speed No Limits	89.8	79.5
Mortal Kombat X	92.3	82.4
CSR Racing 2	77.3	68.4

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	200 MP
Dual Camera resolution	32 MP	32 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, AV1

Networks and Navigation

Modem	Qualcomm Snapdragon X62 Modem-RF System 5G	Sub 6GHz 5G Multi-Mode
Download speed	2900 MBit/s.	4700 MBit/s.
Upload speed	1500 MBit/s.	2500 MBit/s.
Navigation	NavIC, GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, GNSS, QZSS, SBAS, NavIC enabled, Dual frequency GNSS, Beidou	BeiDou B1I+ B2a + B1C, GPS L1CA+L5, Glonass L1OF, Galileo E1 + E5a, NavIC, QZSS L1CA+ L5
NFC support	Yes	Yes
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 8100-Max is better: 11
Please note that you do not need to sightlessly trust the automatic comparison of the table. It is better to just watch the full video of parallel testing and hear what people say who really appreciated the capabilities of both chipsets, and also read the test results on the links under the article.

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 8100-Max SoC - all data

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

• MediaTek Dimensity 8100-Max specs and review.