MediaTek Dimensity 6300 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
25.4CPU34.4
21.3GPU29.8
33.9Benchmarks47.7
54.9Efficiency37
3 spec wins — MediaTek Dimensity 63007 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
InnoReviews verdict
Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 36.5 to 31.1, pulling ahead mainly in benchmarks (+14) and CPU (+9). MediaTek Dimensity 6300 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the MediaTek Dimensity 6300
- Stronger efficiency score: 55 vs 37
- 37% lower TDP (typical): 5 W vs 8 W
- 14% lower process: 6 nm vs 7 nm
Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
- Stronger CPU score: 34 vs 25
- Stronger GPU score: 30 vs 21
- Stronger benchmarks score: 48 vs 34
- 242% higher 3DMark Wild Life Extreme: 1,250 vs 365
- 171% higher Max download: 7.5 Gbps vs 2.8 Gbps
General
| Spec | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2021 |
| Process | 6 nm+14% | 7 nm |
| TDP (typical) | 5 W+37% | 8 W |
| Architecture | Armv8.2 | Armv8.2 |
CPU
| Spec | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Core configuration | 2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 | 1x3.2 GHz Kryo 585 Prime + 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 585 Gold + 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 585 Silver |
| Max clock | 2.4 GHz | 3.2 GHz+33% |
GPU
| Spec | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 |
|---|---|---|
| GPU | Arm Mali-G57 MC2 | Adreno 650 |
| GPU clock | — | 670 MHz |
AI
| Spec | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 |
|---|---|---|
| NPU | MediaTek APU | Hexagon 698 |
Memory
| Spec | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory type | LPDDR4X-4266 | LPDDR5-5500 |
| Max bandwidth | 17.1 GB/s | 44 GB/s+157% |
Connectivity
| Spec | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 |
|---|---|---|
| Modem | Integrated 5G modem | Snapdragon X55 5G (external) |
| Max download | 2.8 Gbps | 7.5 Gbps+171% |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2 |
Media
| Spec | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 |
|---|---|---|
| Max display | FHD+ @ 120Hz | 4K @ 60Hz / QHD+ @ 144Hz |
| Video capture | 1080p@60fps | 8K@30fps |
Benchmarks
| Spec | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 |
|---|---|---|
| AnTuTu 10 | 435,000 | 750,000+72% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 771 | 1,050+36% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,980 | 3,000+52% |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 365 | 1,250+242% |
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