Qualcomm Snapdragon 898 vs MediaTek Dimensity 1000L

Comparisons 29-07-2021

Comprehensive testing data of Qualcomm Snapdragon 898 vs MediaTek Dimensity 1000L, compare of graphics processors (GPU). A careful analysis of all the specifications, to make it easier to read, is summarized in the table. From the video comparison, you can get the results of parallel examination in synthetic type tests like Quadrant, PassMark, Geekbench, AnTuTu, Vellamo, PCMark, GFXBench, Neocore, 3DMark, even the gaming performance of chips in Asphalt 9, Madout2, Call of Duty, GTA, Fortnite, Minecraft, PUBG etc.
After looking at the data these tests and videos, you already be able to figure out which processors is better to buy Qualcomm Snapdragon 898 or Dimensity 1000L.

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 898

72%

Dimensity 1000L

37%

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

Snapdragon 898

82%

Dimensity 1000L

73%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

Snapdragon 898

69%

Dimensity 1000L

36%

Antutu 8

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

	Snapdragon 898	Dimensity 1000L
Total score	1004791	522216
CPU	281332	146217
GPU	381820	198442
MEM	160773	83552
UX	180867	94008

GeekBench 5.2

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

	Snapdragon 898	Dimensity 1000L
Single-Core	1401	1111
Multi-Core	4418	3446

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	Snapdragon 898	Dimensity 1000L
Frequency	3090 MHz	2600 MHz
Cores	8	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	4 nm	7 nm
Transistors count
Core configuration	1x3.09 GHz Cortex-X2 3x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A510 2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A510	4x2.6 GHz ARM Cortex-A77 4x2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A55
Power consumption (TDP)	6 W	10 W
Memory type	LPDDR5 (Quad Channel)	LPDDR4x
Max. Memory	32 Gb	16 Gb
Memory Frequency	3200	2133
Memory bandwidth	88	29.87
Neural Processor (NPU)	Yes	Yes
L1 cache	1 MB
L2 cache	2 MB
L3 cache	8 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 Snapdragon 898 is 15% better than Dimensity 1000L in terms of CPU frequency. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption.

GPU and Media

GPU	Adreno 730	Mali-G77 MC9
GPU Frequency	970 MHz	800 MHz
GFloPS	1800	504
# of Cores		9
# of Shader Units	1024
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	37.5	25.1
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	119.4	54.6
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	70.5	51.3
Call of Duty: Mobile	65.5	52.1
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	101.1	42.9
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	147.2	67.9
Real Racing 3	142.7	102.6
Sniper 3D	157.3	112.9
Need for Speed No Limits	99.7	61.6
Mortal Kombat X	102.3	66.7
CSR Racing 2	86.6	71.8

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 8 and GeekBench 5.2 becnmarks.

Cameras

Camera resolution	320 MP	80 MP
Dual Camera resolution	128 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

Networks and Navigation

Modem	Qualcomm Snapdragon X65 Modem-RF System 5G	5G Multi-Mode
Download speed	15000 MBit/s.	4700 MBit/s.
Upload speed	6000 MBit/s.	2500 MBit/s.
Navigation	NavIC enabled, GLONASS, Galileo, GPS, SBAS, GNSS, Dual frequency GNSS, Beidou, NavIC, QZSS	GPS, Galileo, Glonass, Beidou
NFC support	Yes	No
5G support	Yes	No

Result:
The number of parameters for which Qualcomm Snapdragon 898 is better: 40
The number of parameters for which MediaTek Dimensity 1000L is better: 2
You need to understand that you should not sightlessly trust the automatic comparison on 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 CPUs, and also read the test results on the links under the article.

Snapdragon 898 SoC - all data

• Devices lists
• Benchmarks
• PUBG mobile
• Fortnite Mobile
• Antutu 8
• 3DMark
• GeekBench 5 mobile

• Snapdragon 898 specs and review.

Dimensity 1000L SoC - all data

• Devices lists
• Benchmarks
• PUBG mobile
• Fortnite Mobile
• Antutu 8
• 3DMark
• GeekBench 5 mobile

• Dimensity 1000L specs and review.