Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 vs MediaTek Dimensity 8300

Comparisons   08-07-2023
   Comprehensive testing data of Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 vs MediaTek Dimensity 8300, comparison 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 parallel examination in special testing software like PassMark, 3DMark, Quadrant, GFXBench, Neocore, Geekbench, AnTuTu, Vellamo, PCMark, and how good the SoCs are in games Minecraft, Asphalt 9, Call of Duty, Fortnite, Madout2, PUBG, GTA etc.
   After reading the results these tests and videos, you can already make an briefed decision about which chip is better to buy Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 or Dimensity 8300.

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 4 Gen 2

39%

Dimensity 8300

74%

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

Snapdragon 4 Gen 2

88%

Dimensity 8300

87%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

Snapdragon 4 Gen 2

38%

Dimensity 8300

72%

Antutu v10, 9

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

	Snapdragon 4 Gen 2	Dimensity 8300
Total score	546249	1035505
CPU	152941	289949
GPU	207568	393482
MEM	87399	165670
UX	98334	186390

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	Snapdragon 4 Gen 2	Dimensity 8300
Single-Core	852	1184
Multi-Core	2555	4305

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	Snapdragon 4 Gen 2	Dimensity 8300
Frequency	2200 MHz	2800 MHz
Cores	8	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	4 nm	4 nm
Transistors count	8000 millions	8800 millions
Core configuration	4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A710 4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A510	1x2.8 GHz ARM Cortex-X3 3x2.4 GHz ARM Cortex-A714 4x1.6 GHz ARM Cortex-A510
Power consumption (TDP)	7 W	7 W
Memory type	LPDDR4x1, LPDDR5	LPDDR5x
Max. Memory	12 Gb	32 Gb
Memory Frequency	3200	7500
Memory bandwidth	64	52
Neural Processor (NPU)	Yes	Yes
L1 cache	1 MB	1 MB
L2 cache	2 MB	8 MB
L3 cache	8 MB	32 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 Dimensity 8300 is 21% better than Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 in terms of CPU frequency. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption.

GPU and Media

GPU	Adreno 660	Mali-G52 MP6
GPU Frequency	700 MHz	850 MHz
GFloPS	1486	426
# of Cores		6
# of Shader Units	512
Display	2520 x 1200 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	28.1	39.3
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	58.8	122.6
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	54.5	73.4
Call of Duty: Mobile	54.3	67.5
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	45.6	104.9
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	71.1	151.2
Real Racing 3	94.8	147.5
Sniper 3D	69.7	162.4
Need for Speed No Limits	64.2	102.1
Mortal Kombat X	70.7	105.3
CSR Racing 2	65.2	88.3

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	320 MP
Dual Camera resolution	16 MP	64 MP
Image Signal Processor (ISP)	Qualcomm Spectra 680
Video Encoding FPS	240	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 X61 5G Modem-RF System	Sub 6GHz 5G Multi-Mode
Download speed	2500 MBit/s.	7500 MBit/s.
Upload speed	900 MBit/s.	2500 MBit/s.
Navigation	Beidou, GPS, Galileo, SBAS, GLONASS, GNSS, QZSS, NavIC, Dual frequency GNSS, NavIC enabled	NavIC, GPS L1CA+L5, BeiDou B1I+ B2a + B1C, Glonass L1OF, Galileo E1 + E5a, QZSS L1CA+ L5
NFC support	Yes	Yes
5G support	Yes	Yes

Result:
The number of parameters for which Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 is better: 5
The number of parameters for which MediaTek Dimensity 8300 is better: 32
Please note that you do not need to blindly trust the software comparison on the table. You can watch video from beginning to end of joint comparison and hear what those who really appreciated the capabilities of both CPUs think, as well as read the test results at the links below.

Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 SoC - all data

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

• Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 specs and review.

Dimensity 8300 SoC - all data

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

• Dimensity 8300 specs and review.