Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite vs MediaTek Dimensity 8000

Comparisons   01-11-2024
   Comprehensive comparison data of Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite vs MediaTek Dimensity 8000, testing of graphics processors (GPU). A careful analysis of all the specifications of the chipsets, so that it can be 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 Geekbench, 3DMark, PCMark, PassMark, Quadrant, AnTuTu, Vellamo, Neocore, GFXBench, even the gaming performance of chips in Asphalt 9, PUBG, Minecraft, GTA, Madout2, Fortnite, Call of Duty etc.
   After looking at the data of all tests and videos, you can already make an informed decision about which chip is better to buy Snapdragon 8 Elite or MediaTek Dimensity 8000.

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 8 Elite

100%

MediaTek Dimensity 8000

56%

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

Snapdragon 8 Elite

88%

MediaTek Dimensity 8000

83%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

Snapdragon 8 Elite

98%

MediaTek Dimensity 8000

54%

Antutu v10, 9

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

	Snapdragon 8 Elite	MediaTek Dimensity 8000
Total score	3123644	777515
CPU	874624	217705
GPU	1186984	295455
MEM	499774	124392
UX	562252	139951

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	Snapdragon 8 Elite	MediaTek Dimensity 8000
Single-Core	3395	1145
Multi-Core	10489	4015

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	Snapdragon 8 Elite	MediaTek Dimensity 8000
Frequency	4320 MHz	2750 MHz
Cores	8	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	3 nm	5 nm
Transistors count	14000 millions	6200 millions
Core configuration	2x4.32 GHz Oryon (Phoenix L) 6x3.53 GHz Oryon (Phoenix M)	4x2.75 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	64 Gb	32 Gb
Memory Frequency	5300	6400
Memory bandwidth	92	48
Neural Processor (NPU)	Yes	Yes
L1 cache	4 MB	64 KB
L2 cache	8 MB	640 KB
L3 cache	32 MB	16 MB
Instruction set architecture (ISA)	ARMv9.2-A	ARMv8-A

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here Snapdragon 8 Elite is 36% better than MediaTek Dimensity 8000 in terms of CPU frequency. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption.

GPU and Media

GPU	Adreno 830	Mali-G610 MP6
GPU Frequency	1100 MHz	600 MHz
GFloPS	3382	912
# of Cores		6
# of Shader Units	3072
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	116.6	30.3
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	372.6	92.3
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	220.1	54.5
Call of Duty: Mobile	205.1	51.6
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	314.4	78.8
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	454.5	113.7
Real Racing 3	444.4	110.5
Sniper 3D	485.2	121.1
Need for Speed No Limits	309.7	77.1
Mortal Kombat X	321.3	80.8
CSR Racing 2	265.5	66.7

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	320 MP	200 MP
Dual Camera resolution	240 MP	32 MP
Image Signal Processor (ISP)	Qualcomm Spectra 770
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 X80 Modem-RF System 5G	Sub 6GHz 5G Multi-Mode
Download speed	10000 MBit/s.	4700 MBit/s.
Upload speed	3500 MBit/s.	2500 MBit/s.
Navigation	GNSS, QZSS, GPS, NavIC, Galileo, Dual frequency GNSS, SBAS, GLONASS, Beidou, NavIC enabled	QZSS L1CA+ L5, BeiDou B1I+ B2a + B1C, Glonass L1OF, Galileo E1 + E5a, GPS L1CA+L5, NavIC
NFC support	Yes	Yes
5G support	Yes	Yes

Result:
The number of parameters for which Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite is better: 37
The number of parameters for which MediaTek Dimensity 8000 is better: 4
Please note that you do not need to blindly trust the software comparison of the table. It is better to just watch the full video of joint comparison and hear what people think who really appreciated the capabilities of both SoCs, and also read the test results on the links under the article.

Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC - all data

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

• Snapdragon 8 Elite specs and review.

MediaTek Dimensity 8000 SoC - all data

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

• MediaTek Dimensity 8000 specs and review.