Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite vs MediaTek Dimensity 8000-Max

Comparisons   01-11-2024
   Full testing data of Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite vs MediaTek Dimensity 8000-Max, comparison of graphics processors (GPU). A thorough review of all the specifications of the chipsets, 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 such as Neocore, AnTuTu, 3DMark, Quadrant, Geekbench, GFXBench, PCMark, Vellamo, PassMark, and how good the chips are in games Asphalt 9, Call of Duty, Madout2, Fortnite, PUBG, GTA, Minecraft etc.
   After looking at the data these tests and videos, you already be able to understand which SoCs is better to buy Snapdragon 8 Elite or MediaTek Dimensity 8000-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 8 Elite

100%

MediaTek Dimensity 8000-Max

57%

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

Snapdragon 8 Elite

88%

MediaTek Dimensity 8000-Max

83%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

Snapdragon 8 Elite

98%

MediaTek Dimensity 8000-Max

56%

Antutu v10, 9

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

	Snapdragon 8 Elite	MediaTek Dimensity 8000-Max
Total score	3123644	793065
CPU	874624	222056
GPU	1186984	301360
MEM	499774	126886
UX	562252	142757

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	Snapdragon 8 Elite	MediaTek Dimensity 8000-Max
Single-Core	3395	1168
Multi-Core	10489	4095

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	Snapdragon 8 Elite	MediaTek Dimensity 8000-Max
Frequency	4320 MHz	2800 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)	4x2.8 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 35% better than MediaTek Dimensity 8000-Max 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	31.9
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	372.6	94.3
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	220.1	55.9
Call of Duty: Mobile	205.1	52.2
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	314.4	80.4
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	454.5	115.8
Real Racing 3	444.4	113.4
Sniper 3D	485.2	123.8
Need for Speed No Limits	309.7	78.2
Mortal Kombat X	321.3	81.1
CSR Racing 2	265.5	67.3

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	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, Galileo E1 + E5a, BeiDou B1I+ B2a + B1C, Glonass L1OF, 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-Max is better: 4
You need to understand that you should not sightlessly trust the automatic comparison on the table. You can watch video from beginning to end of joint testing and hear what those who really appreciated the capabilities of both chips think, as well as read the test results at the links below.

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-Max SoC - all data

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

• MediaTek Dimensity 8000-Max specs and review.