MediaTek Dimensity 930 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 865

Comparisons   27-05-2022
   Comprehensive testing data of MediaTek Dimensity 930 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, compare of graphics processors (GPU). A step-by-step analysis of all the specifications, to make it easier to understand, is summarized in the table. From the video comparison, you can get the results of joint testing in special test applications such as 3DMark, PCMark, Neocore, Geekbench, Vellamo, PassMark, Quadrant, AnTuTu, GFXBench, and how good the processors are in games Fortnite, GTA, Call of Duty, Madout2, Asphalt 9, Minecraft, PUBG etc.
   After reading the results of joint tests and videos, you already be able to know which SoCs is better to buy Dimensity 930 or Snapdragon 865.

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

Dimensity 930

35%

Snapdragon 865

42%

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

Dimensity 930

82%

Snapdragon 865

73%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

Dimensity 930

33%

Snapdragon 865

39%

Antutu v10, 9

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

	Dimensity 930	Snapdragon 865
Total score	497466	583551
CPU	139284	163401
GPU	189042	221754
MEM	79595	93372
UX	89538	105047

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	Dimensity 930	Snapdragon 865
Single-Core	797	934
Multi-Core	2774	3435

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	Dimensity 930	Snapdragon 865
Frequency	2200 MHz	2840 MHz
Cores	8	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	6 nm	7 nm
Transistors count
Core configuration	2x2.2 GHz ARM Cortex-A78 6x2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A55	8x2.84 GHz Kryo 585
Power consumption (TDP)	7 W	10 W
Memory type	LPDDR4x, LPDDR5	4x16bit, LPDDR5
Max. Memory	16 Gb	16 Gb
Memory Frequency	2133	2750
Memory bandwidth	24	44
Neural Processor (NPU)	Yes	Yes
L1 cache		512 KB
L2 cache		1 MB
L3 cache		4 MB
Instruction set architecture (ISA)	ARMv8.4-A	ARMv8.2-A

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here Snapdragon 865 is 22% better than Dimensity 930 in terms of CPU frequency. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption.

GPU and Media

GPU	PowerVR BXM-8-256	Adreno 650
GPU Frequency	800 MHz	600 MHz
GFloPS	208	989
# of Cores	8
# of Shader Units	256	512
Display	2520 x 1080 pixels	2840 x 2160 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	29.8	29.4
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	44.8	62.8
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	57.6	58.6
Call of Duty: Mobile	54.9	59.2
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	36.2	49.6
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	56.5	76.5
Real Racing 3	114.3	73.3
Sniper 3D	108.7	111.3
Need for Speed No Limits	80.4	93.8
Mortal Kombat X	91.8	85
CSR Racing 2	68.1	70.3

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	108 MP	200 MP
Dual Camera resolution	20 MP	25 MP
Image Signal Processor (ISP)		Qualcomm Spectra 480
Video Encoding FPS	240	960
Video Encoding resolution	4K, 2K, FullHD	4K (Ultra HD), 2K, FullHD
Codec support	H.264, H.265/HEVC	Dolby Vision, H.265 (HEVC), HDR10+, HLG, HDR10, H.264 (AVC), VP8, VP9

Networks and Navigation

Modem	5G Multi-Mode	Qualcomm Snapdragon X55 Modem-RF System 5G
Download speed	3500 MBit/s.	7500 MBit/s.
Upload speed	2000 MBit/s.	3000 MBit/s.
Navigation	GPS L1CA+L5, QZSS L1CA+ L5, Galileo E1 + E5a, BeiDou B1I+ B2a, Glonass L1OF, NavIC	SBAS, NavIC enabled, Galileo, GPS, GNSS, QZSS, Dual frequency GNSS, GLONASS, Beidou
NFC support	No	No
5G support	Yes	Yes

Result:
The number of parameters for which MediaTek Dimensity 930 is better: 9
The number of parameters for which Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 is better: 30
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.

Dimensity 930 SoC - all data

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

• Dimensity 930 specs and review.

Snapdragon 865 SoC - all data

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

• Snapdragon 865 specs and review.