Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite vs MediaTek Dimensity 8050

Comparisons   01-11-2024
   Full testing data of Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite vs MediaTek Dimensity 8050, compare of graphics processors (GPU). A careful analysis of all the specifications of the processors, to make it easier to understand, is presented in the form of the table. From the video comparison, you can get the results of parallel examination in special testing software such as PCMark, Quadrant, 3DMark, AnTuTu, Vellamo, Neocore, GFXBench, Geekbench, PassMark, even the gaming performance of processors in Call of Duty, Fortnite, Minecraft, Madout2, GTA, Asphalt 9, PUBG etc.
   After reading the results of all tests and videos, you already be able to know which SoCs is better to buy Snapdragon 8 Elite or Dimensity 8050.

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%

Dimensity 8050

54%

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

Snapdragon 8 Elite

88%

Dimensity 8050

82%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

Snapdragon 8 Elite

98%

Dimensity 8050

52%

Antutu v10, 9

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

	Snapdragon 8 Elite	Dimensity 8050
Total score	3123644	760798
CPU	874624	213023
GPU	1186984	289096
MEM	499774	121725
UX	562252	136943

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	Snapdragon 8 Elite	Dimensity 8050
Single-Core	3395	1219
Multi-Core	10489	4243

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	Snapdragon 8 Elite	Dimensity 8050
Frequency	4320 MHz	3000 MHz
Cores	8	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	3 nm	6 nm
Transistors count	14000 millions
Core configuration	2x4.32 GHz Oryon (Phoenix L) 6x3.53 GHz Oryon (Phoenix M)	1x3.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A78 3x2.6 GHz ARM Cortex-A78 4x2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A55
Power consumption (TDP)	5 W	7 W
Memory type	LPDDR5 (Quad Channel)	LPDDR4x
Max. Memory	64 Gb	16 Gb
Memory Frequency	5300	4266
Memory bandwidth	92	24
Neural Processor (NPU)	Yes	Yes
L1 cache	4 MB
L2 cache	8 MB
L3 cache	32 MB
Instruction set architecture (ISA)	ARMv9.2-A	ARMv8.4-A

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here Snapdragon 8 Elite is 30% better than Dimensity 8050 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-G77 MC9
GPU Frequency	1100 MHz	800 MHz
GFloPS	3382	504
# of Cores		9
# of Shader Units	3072
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	116.6	30.1
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	372.6	90.3
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	220.1	53.7
Call of Duty: Mobile	205.1	50.5
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	314.4	77.9
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	454.5	111.9
Real Racing 3	444.4	108.7
Sniper 3D	485.2	119.1
Need for Speed No Limits	309.7	75.8
Mortal Kombat X	321.3	79.9
CSR Racing 2	265.5	65.7

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

Networks and Navigation

Modem	Qualcomm Snapdragon X80 Modem-RF System 5G	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	Galileo E1 + E5a, GPS L1CA+L5, QZSS L1CA+ L5, NavIC, Glonass L1OF, BeiDou B1I+ B2a
NFC support	Yes	No
5G support	Yes	Yes

Result:
The number of parameters for which Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite is better: 40
The number of parameters for which MediaTek Dimensity 8050 is better: 2
Please note that you do not need to sightlessly trust the software comparison on the table. You can watch video from beginning to end of joint testing and listen to what people say 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.

Dimensity 8050 SoC - all data

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

• Dimensity 8050 specs and review.