Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite vs MediaTek Dimensity 8300

Comparisons   01-11-2024
   Detailed compare data of Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite vs MediaTek Dimensity 8300, testing of graphics processors (GPU). A thorough review of all the specifications, to make it easier to read, is made by the table. From the video comparison, you can get the results of parallel examination in software tests like Vellamo, Geekbench, Neocore, GFXBench, PCMark, AnTuTu, PassMark, Quadrant, 3DMark, and how good the processors are in games Asphalt 9, Call of Duty, Madout2, GTA, Fortnite, Minecraft, PUBG etc.
   After reading the results of all tests and videos, you already be able to understand which chip is better to buy Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite or Dimensity 8300.

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 8300

74%

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

Snapdragon 8 Elite

88%

Dimensity 8300

87%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

Snapdragon 8 Elite

98%

Dimensity 8300

72%

Antutu v10, 9

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

	Snapdragon 8 Elite	Dimensity 8300
Total score	3123644	1035505
CPU	874624	289949
GPU	1186984	393482
MEM	499774	165670
UX	562252	186390

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	Snapdragon 8 Elite	Dimensity 8300
Single-Core	3395	1184
Multi-Core	10489	4305

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	Snapdragon 8 Elite	Dimensity 8300
Frequency	4320 MHz	2800 MHz
Cores	8	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	3 nm	4 nm
Transistors count	14000 millions	8800 millions
Core configuration	2x4.32 GHz Oryon (Phoenix L) 6x3.53 GHz Oryon (Phoenix M)	1x2.8 GHz ARM Cortex-X3 3x2.4 GHz ARM Cortex-A714 4x1.6 GHz ARM Cortex-A510
Power consumption (TDP)	5 W	7 W
Memory type	LPDDR5 (Quad Channel)	LPDDR5x
Max. Memory	64 Gb	32 Gb
Memory Frequency	5300	7500
Memory bandwidth	92	52
Neural Processor (NPU)	Yes	Yes
L1 cache	4 MB	1 MB
L2 cache	8 MB	8 MB
L3 cache	32 MB	32 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 Dimensity 8300 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-G52 MP6
GPU Frequency	1100 MHz	850 MHz
GFloPS	3382	426
# 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	39.3
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	372.6	122.6
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	220.1	73.4
Call of Duty: Mobile	205.1	67.5
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	314.4	104.9
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	454.5	151.2
Real Racing 3	444.4	147.5
Sniper 3D	485.2	162.4
Need for Speed No Limits	309.7	102.1
Mortal Kombat X	321.3	105.3
CSR Racing 2	265.5	88.3

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	320 MP
Dual Camera resolution	240 MP	64 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.	7500 MBit/s.
Upload speed	3500 MBit/s.	2500 MBit/s.
Navigation	GNSS, QZSS, GPS, NavIC, Galileo, Dual frequency GNSS, SBAS, GLONASS, Beidou, NavIC enabled	NavIC, GPS L1CA+L5, BeiDou B1I+ B2a + B1C, Glonass L1OF, Galileo E1 + E5a, QZSS L1CA+ L5
NFC support	Yes	Yes
5G support	Yes	Yes

Result:
The number of parameters for which Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite is better: 34
The number of parameters for which MediaTek Dimensity 8300 is better: 4
Please note that you do not need to blindly trust the automatic comparison of the table. You can watch video from beginning to end of joint comparison and listen to what those who really appreciated the capabilities of both SoCs 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.

Dimensity 8300 SoC - all data

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

• Dimensity 8300 specs and review.