Qualcomm Snapdragon 898 vs Mediatek Dimensity 900

Comparisons 29-07-2021

Full testing data of Qualcomm Snapdragon 898 vs Mediatek Dimensity 900, compare of graphics processors (GPU). A step-by-step analysis of all the specifications, so that it can be easier to understand, is made by the table. From the video comparison, you can get the results of joint testing in special test applications like AnTuTu, PCMark, Quadrant, GFXBench, 3DMark, PassMark, Geekbench, Vellamo, Neocore, and how good the processors are in games GTA, PUBG, Madout2, Fortnite, Asphalt 9, Call of Duty, Minecraft etc.
After looking at the data these tests and videos, you can already make an informed decision about which CPU is better to buy Qualcomm Snapdragon 898 or Dimensity 900.

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 900

35%

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

Snapdragon 898

82%

Dimensity 900

77%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

Snapdragon 898

69%

Dimensity 900

34%

Antutu 8

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

	Snapdragon 898	Dimensity 900
Total score	1004791	489934
CPU	281332	137187
GPU	381820	186170
MEM	160773	78388
UX	180867	88196

GeekBench 5.2

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

	Snapdragon 898	Dimensity 900
Single-Core	1401	1049
Multi-Core	4418	3464

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	Snapdragon 898	Dimensity 900
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	4x2.4 GHz ARM Cortex-A78 4x2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A55
Power consumption (TDP)	6 W	7 W
Memory type	LPDDR5 (Quad Channel)	LPDDR4x, LPDDR5
Max. Memory	32 Gb	16 Gb
Memory Frequency	3200	2133
Memory bandwidth	88	24
Neural Processor (NPU)	Yes	Yes
L1 cache	1 MB
L2 cache	2 MB
L3 cache	8 MB
Instruction set architecture (ISA)	ARMv8.2-A	ARMv8.4-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 900 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-G68 MP6
GPU Frequency	970 MHz	700 MHz
GFloPS	1800	684
# of Cores		24
# 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	29.4
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	119.4	43.8
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	70.5	56.9
Call of Duty: Mobile	65.5	53.3
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	101.1	35.5
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	147.2	55.2
Real Racing 3	142.7	112.8
Sniper 3D	157.3	106.1
Need for Speed No Limits	99.7	78.7
Mortal Kombat X	102.3	90.5
CSR Racing 2	86.6	67.1

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	108 MP
Dual Camera resolution	128 MP	20 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.	2770 MBit/s.
Upload speed	6000 MBit/s.	1800 MBit/s.
Navigation	NavIC enabled, GLONASS, Galileo, GPS, SBAS, GNSS, Dual frequency GNSS, Beidou, NavIC, QZSS	Glonass L1OF, BeiDou B1I+ B2a, GPS L1CA+L5, QZSS L1CA+ L5, NavIC, Galileo E1 + E5a
NFC support	Yes	No
5G support	Yes	Yes

Result:
The number of parameters for which Qualcomm Snapdragon 898 is better: 38
The number of parameters for which Mediatek Dimensity 900 is better: 3
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 testing and hear what people say who really appreciated the capabilities of both chips, as well as read the test results at the links below.

Snapdragon 898 SoC - all data

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

• Snapdragon 898 specs and review.

Dimensity 900 SoC - all data

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

• Dimensity 900 specs and review.