Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 vs MediaTek Dimensity 1100

Comparisons   02-08-2021
   Full testing data of Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 vs MediaTek Dimensity 1100, compare of graphics processors (GPU). A thorough review of all the technical characteristics of the chipsets, to make it easier to read, is summarized in the table. From the video comparison, you can get the results of joint testing in software tests such as GFXBench, PCMark, Neocore, Quadrant, AnTuTu, Geekbench, PassMark, Vellamo, 3DMark, and how good the SoCs are in games GTA, PUBG, Asphalt 9, Madout2, Minecraft, Fortnite, Call of Duty etc.
   After looking at the data these tests and videos, you can already make an briefed decision about which CPU is better to buy Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 or Dimensity 1100.

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 8cx Gen 3

35%

Dimensity 1100

42%

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

Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3

76%

Dimensity 1100

79%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3

32%

Dimensity 1100

39%

Antutu v10, 9

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

	Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3	Dimensity 1100
Total score	491882	592862
CPU	137723	165998
GPU	186921	225277
MEM	78707	94858
UX	88528	106709

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3	Dimensity 1100
Single-Core	1027	1261
Multi-Core	4002	3913

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3	Dimensity 1100
Frequency	3050 MHz	2600 MHz
Cores	8	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	7 nm	6 nm
Transistors count		5600 millions
Core configuration	4x3.05 GHz Cortex-A76 4x2.64 GHz Cortex-A55	4x2.6 GHz ARM Cortex-A78 4x2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A55
Power consumption (TDP)	10 W	10 W
Memory type	LPDDR5 (Quad Channel)	LPDDR4x
Max. Memory	32 Gb	16 Gb
Memory Frequency	3200	4266
Memory bandwidth	96	29
Neural Processor (NPU)	Yes	Yes
L1 cache	384 KB	32 KB
L2 cache	768 KB	320 KB
L3 cache	2 MB	8 MB
Instruction set architecture (ISA)	ARMv8.1-A	ARMv8-A

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 is 14% better than Dimensity 1100 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	3840 x 2400 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	29.9	26.7
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	44.5	67.2
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	57.8	92.9
Call of Duty: Mobile	54.6	51.5
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	35.8	57.1
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	56.6	84.7
Real Racing 3	113.7	116.1
Sniper 3D	106.7	148.6
Need for Speed No Limits	78.8	130.1
Mortal Kombat X	91.2	120.8
CSR Racing 2	67.3	120.8

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 v10, 9 and GeekBench 6, 5.2 becnmarks.

Cameras

Camera resolution	32 MP	108 MP
Dual Camera resolution	16 MP	32 MP
Image Signal Processor (ISP)	Qualcomm Spectra 395
Video Encoding FPS	120	240
Video Encoding resolution	4K (Ultra HD), 2K, FullHD	4K, 2K, FullHD
Codec support	H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC	H.264, H.265/HEVC

Networks and Navigation

Modem	Qualcomm Snapdragon X50 LTE modem	Sub 6GHz 5G Multi-Mode
Download speed	9000 MBit/s.	4700 MBit/s.
Upload speed	4500 MBit/s.	2500 MBit/s.
Navigation	GPS, Galileo, Glonass, Beidou, QZSS, SBAS	Galileo E1 + E5a, GPS L1CA+L5, NavIC, BeiDou B1I+ B2a, Glonass L1OF, QZSS L1CA+ L5
NFC support	Yes	Yes
5G support	Yes	Yes

Result:
The number of parameters for which Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 is better: 17
The number of parameters for which MediaTek Dimensity 1100 is better: 23
You need to understand that you should not sightlessly trust the software comparison on 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 processors, as well as read the test results at the links below.

Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 SoC - all data

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

• Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 specs and review.

Dimensity 1100 SoC - all data

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

• Dimensity 1100 specs and review.