Qualcomm Snapdragon G3x Gen 1 vs MediaTek Dimensity 8100

Comparisons 22-05-2022

Detailed compare data of Qualcomm Snapdragon G3x Gen 1 vs MediaTek Dimensity 8100, examination of graphics processors (GPU). A thorough review of all the specifications of the SoCs, so that it can be easier to understand, is summarized in the table. From the video comparison, you can get the results of parallel examination in special testing software like Neocore, PassMark, AnTuTu, Quadrant, PCMark, Vellamo, 3DMark, Geekbench, GFXBench, even the gaming performance of SoCs in Call of Duty, Madout2, GTA, Minecraft, Asphalt 9, Fortnite, PUBG etc.
After reading the results these tests and videos, you already be able to understand which SoCs is better to buy Qualcomm Snapdragon G3x Gen 1 or MediaTek Dimensity 8100.

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 G3x Gen 1

79%

MediaTek Dimensity 8100

56%

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

Snapdragon G3x Gen 1

82%

MediaTek Dimensity 8100

83%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

Snapdragon G3x Gen 1

77%

MediaTek Dimensity 8100

54%

Antutu v10, 9

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

	Snapdragon G3x Gen 1	MediaTek Dimensity 8100
Total score	1096026	785369
CPU	306879	219905
GPU	416493	298431
MEM	175369	125656
UX	197274	141372

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	Snapdragon G3x Gen 1	MediaTek Dimensity 8100
Single-Core	1528	1157
Multi-Core	4819	4056

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	Snapdragon G3x Gen 1	MediaTek Dimensity 8100
Frequency	3200 MHz	2850 MHz
Cores	8	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	4 nm	5 nm
Transistors count	14000 millions	6200 millions
Core configuration	1x3.2 GHz Cortex-X2 3x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510	4x2.85 GHz ARM Cortex-A78 4x2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A55
Power consumption (TDP)	12 W	8 W
Memory type	LPDDR5 (Quad Channel)	LPDDR5
Max. Memory	32 Gb	32 Gb
Memory Frequency	3200	6400
Memory bandwidth	88	48
Neural Processor (NPU)	Yes	Yes
L1 cache	1 MB	64 KB
L2 cache	2 MB	640 KB
L3 cache	8 MB	16 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 G3x Gen 1 is 10% better than MediaTek Dimensity 8100 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-G610 MP6
GPU Frequency	970 MHz	600 MHz
GFloPS	1800	912
# of Cores		6
# of Shader Units	1024
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	41.6	30.6
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	129.5	93.9
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	78.3	55.2
Call of Duty: Mobile	71.9	51.1
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	111.9	79.8
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	160.3	114.9
Real Racing 3	156.2	112.8
Sniper 3D	171.1	122.7
Need for Speed No Limits	108.9	77.4
Mortal Kombat X	112.1	81.3
CSR Racing 2	93.5	67.5

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	200 MP	200 MP
Dual Camera resolution	64 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, AV1

Networks and Navigation

Modem	Qualcomm Snapdragon X65 Modem-RF System 5G	Sub 6GHz 5G Multi-Mode
Download speed	15000 MBit/s.	4700 MBit/s.
Upload speed	6000 MBit/s.	2500 MBit/s.
Navigation	SBAS, QZSS, Galileo, NavIC enabled, NavIC, GPS, Beidou, GNSS, Dual frequency GNSS, GLONASS	QZSS L1CA+ L5, Galileo E1 + E5a, Glonass L1OF, NavIC, BeiDou B1I+ B2a + B1C, GPS L1CA+L5
NFC support	Yes	Yes
5G support	Yes	Yes

Result:
The number of parameters for which Qualcomm Snapdragon G3x Gen 1 is better: 33
The number of parameters for which MediaTek Dimensity 8100 is better: 6
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 parallel comparison and listen to what those who really appreciated the capabilities of both SoCs think, and also read the test results on the links under the article.

Snapdragon G3x Gen 1 SoC - all data

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

• Snapdragon G3x Gen 1 specs and review.

MediaTek Dimensity 8100 SoC - all data

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

• MediaTek Dimensity 8100 specs and review.